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2026 NPPES data Vascular Neurology Physician NPI 1609866136 MD
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Vascular Neurology Physician in Melbourne, Florida.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 561 in Vascular Neurology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 628 beneficiaries · Vascular Neurology Physician avg: 378
MIPS score
85.4/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.4/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,902 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 85.4/100
- MIPS score · +2 vs avg
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
85 49th percentile higher than 49% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD sits
This provider among vascular neurology physician peers
Across the 141 vascular neurology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD writes more Part D claims than 96% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 45% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one vascular neurology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Vascular Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,902 8× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
85.4/100 2.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Vascular Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Vascular Neurology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 85.4/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Vascular Neurology Physician) - 85.4/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vascular Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1223 GATEWAY DR STE 2G, Melbourne, FL, 32901, with a listed phone of (321) 473-4704. NPI 1609866136 was issued on 10/26/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,902 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 628 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $268K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 85.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.7), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Vascular Neurology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 561 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 378 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1609866136 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Vascular Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/26/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
85.3855
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.653
Quality
78
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD 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.
Health First Medical Group, LLC
Melbourne, FL
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD. To verify Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases
FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
2,902
Total Claims
$268K
Total Drug Cost
628
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,730
- Total Day Supply
- 199,038
- Generic Drug Cost
- $157K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.75
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 39, 65-74: 195, 75-84: 265, 85+: 129
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
592 claims
- Memantine Hcl
Memantine Hcl
255 claims
- Carbidopa-Levodopa 189
Carbidopa-Levodopa
189 claims
- Levetiracetam 149
Levetiracetam
149 claims
- Donepezil Hcl 144
Donepezil Hcl
144 claims
- Rivastigmine 131
Rivastigmine
131 claims
- Primidone 120
Primidone
120 claims
- Clonazepam 113
Clonazepam
113 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 592 |
| Memantine Hcl | 255 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Carbidopa/Levodopa | 189 |
| Levetiracetam | 149 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 144 |
| Rivastigmine | 131 |
| Primidone | 120 |
| Clonazepam | 113 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 101 |
| Pregabalin | 87 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Vascular Neurology Physician Overview
How Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD fits within the Vascular Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
561
Vascular Neurology Physician Providers in US
49
States with Vascular Neurology Physician
378
Avg Claims per Provider
Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD's 2,902 claims are above the specialty average of 378.
Nearby Vascular Neurology Physician Providers in Florida
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Dandapani.
Dr. Sheyar Amin
MD
Lakeland, FL
Dr. Trevor Barton
DO
Coral Springs, FL
Mehdi Bouslama
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Dr. William Burgin
M.D.
Tampa, FL
John Cassel
Tampa, FL
Compare Vascular Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Florida medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Vascular Neurology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD's specialty? ▼
Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD specializes in Vascular Neurology Physician and practices in Melbourne, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD wrote 2,902 Medicare Part D claims totaling $268K in drug costs for 628 beneficiaries.
What is Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.4/100 (Quality: 81.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD located? ▼
Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD is located at 1223 GATEWAY DR STE 2G, Melbourne, FL, 32901. Phone: (321) 473-4704.
What is Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD's NPI number? ▼
Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609866136, issued on 10/26/2005.
How many Vascular Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 561 Vascular Neurology Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Vascular Neurology Physician provider writes 378 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Memantine Hcl, Carbidopa-Levodopa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,902 Part D claims and 628 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD's credentials? ▼
Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, MD's NPI is 1609866136 with credentials MD. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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