2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1518270552 M.D.
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ASHOK PRASAD, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology Physician in FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 362 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.4K
70 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ASHOK PRASAD, M.D. filed 2,347 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Interventional Cardiology Physician in FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, prescribing 88% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ASHOK PRASAD, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,347 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ASHOK PRASAD, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ASHOK PRASAD, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/20/2010

NPI 1518270552

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,347 21% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Virginia

1. Interventional Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Interventional Cardiology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Interventional Cardiology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ASHOK PRASAD, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider practicing in FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1518270552. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ASHOK PRASAD, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1300 HOSPITAL DR STE 302, FREDERICKSBURG, VA, 22401, with a listed phone of (855) 739-9953. NPI 1518270552 was issued on 07/20/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PRASAD most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,347 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 362 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $346K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1300 HOSPITAL DR STE 302
FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22401

Provider Details

NPI 1518270552
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/20/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ASHOK PRASAD, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

MARY WASHINGTON HEALTHCARE PHYSICIANS
FREDERICKSBURG, VA
ORACLE HEART AND VASCULAR INC
FREDERICKSBURG, VA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ASHOK PRASAD, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.4K

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ASHOK PRASAD, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 2,347 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,347
Total Claims
$346K
Total Drug Cost
362
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,257
Total Day Supply
187,344
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$292K
Generic Drug Cost
$54K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.48
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 159, 75-84: 132, 85+: 34

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
222
Carvedilol
203
Metoprolol Succinate
188
Amlodipine Besylate
161
Eliquis
Apixaban
152
Rosuvastatin Calcium
121
Lisinopril
119
Furosemide
98
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
96
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
90

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How ASHOK PRASAD, M.D. fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

ASHOK PRASAD, M.D.'s 2,347 claims are below the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Virginia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as PRASAD.

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASHOK PRASAD, M.D.'s specialty?
ASHOK PRASAD, M.D. specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ASHOK PRASAD, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ASHOK PRASAD, M.D. wrote 2,347 Medicare Part D claims totaling $346K in drug costs for 362 beneficiaries.
Where is ASHOK PRASAD, M.D. located?
ASHOK PRASAD, M.D. is located at 1300 HOSPITAL DR STE 302, FREDERICKSBURG, VA, 22401. Phone: (855) 739-9953.
What is ASHOK PRASAD, M.D.'s NPI number?
ASHOK PRASAD, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518270552, issued on 07/20/2010.
Does ASHOK PRASAD, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ASHOK PRASAD, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $292K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ASHOK PRASAD, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ASHOK PRASAD, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Carvedilol, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ASHOK PRASAD, M.D. accept Medicare?
ASHOK PRASAD, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,347 Part D claims and 362 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ASHOK PRASAD, M.D.'s credentials?
ASHOK PRASAD, M.D.'s NPI is 1518270552 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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