2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1629051875 M.D.
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AZARIAH KIRUBAKARAN, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology Physician in NORFOLK, Nebraska. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 352 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$37.81
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: AZARIAH KIRUBAKARAN, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NORFOLK, Nebraska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 352 beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $37.81 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: AZARIAH KIRUBAKARAN, M.D. filed 4,495 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NORFOLK, Nebraska. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

AZARIAH KIRUBAKARAN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

AZARIAH KIRUBAKARAN, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/22/2005

NPI 1629051875

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,495 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Nebraska

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

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).

AZARIAH KIRUBAKARAN, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider practicing in NORFOLK, Nebraska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1629051875. 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.

AZARIAH KIRUBAKARAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 110 N 29TH ST, NORFOLK, NE, 68701, with a listed phone of (402) 844-8284. NPI 1629051875 was issued on 11/22/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KIRUBAKARAN 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 4,495 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 352 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $550K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% 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

110 N 29TH ST
NORFOLK, NE 68701

Provider Details

NPI 1629051875
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/22/2005

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 AZARIAH KIRUBAKARAN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$38

Largest payer

E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.

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

AZARIAH KIRUBAKARAN, M.D. — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 4,495 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.

4,495
Total Claims
$550K
Total Drug Cost
352
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,862
Total Day Supply
231,975
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$451K
Generic Drug Cost
$100K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.70
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 138, 75-84: 129, 85+: 48

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Rosuvastatin Calcium
578
Spironolactone
289
Atorvastatin Calcium
275
Ezetimibe
249
Eliquis
Apixaban
194
Potassium Chloride
186
Carvedilol
179
Lisinopril
127
Metoprolol Tartrate
121
Pantoprazole Sodium
116

* 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 AZARIAH KIRUBAKARAN, 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

AZARIAH KIRUBAKARAN, M.D.'s 4,495 claims are above the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Nebraska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AZARIAH KIRUBAKARAN, M.D.'s specialty?
AZARIAH KIRUBAKARAN, M.D. specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in NORFOLK, Nebraska. Credentials: M.D..
How much does AZARIAH KIRUBAKARAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AZARIAH KIRUBAKARAN, M.D. wrote 4,495 Medicare Part D claims totaling $550K in drug costs for 352 beneficiaries.
Where is AZARIAH KIRUBAKARAN, M.D. located?
AZARIAH KIRUBAKARAN, M.D. is located at 110 N 29TH ST, NORFOLK, NE, 68701. Phone: (402) 844-8284.
What is AZARIAH KIRUBAKARAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
AZARIAH KIRUBAKARAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629051875, issued on 11/22/2005.
Does AZARIAH KIRUBAKARAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AZARIAH KIRUBAKARAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $451K 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 AZARIAH KIRUBAKARAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AZARIAH KIRUBAKARAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Spironolactone, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AZARIAH KIRUBAKARAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
AZARIAH KIRUBAKARAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,495 Part D claims and 352 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AZARIAH KIRUBAKARAN, M.D.'s credentials?
AZARIAH KIRUBAKARAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1629051875 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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