2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1790917797 D.O.
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Brite Chalunkal, D.O.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Yonkers, New York. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 331,761 in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, 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 · 529 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$166.18
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Brite Chalunkal, D.O. filed 3,498 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Yonkers, New York, prescribing 98% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
98%
generic prescribing
$166.18
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

Brite Chalunkal, D.O.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,498 Top 10% higher than 90% 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

What does the federal data show about Brite Chalunkal, D.O.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/10/2009

NPI 1790917797

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,498 vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

Specialty distribution in New York

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Largest specialties in New York (% of in-state providers)

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 7.8%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program7.8%Registered Nurse — 5.2%Registered Nurse5.2%Clinical Social Worker — 4.9%Clinical Social Worker4.9%Social Worker — 4.5%Social Worker4.5%Speech-Language Pathologist — 4.5%Speech-Language Pathologist4.5%Licensed Practical Nurse — 4.3%Licensed Practical Nurse4.3%
Largest specialties in New York (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 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).

Brite Chalunkal, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding D.O. credentials at 123 KINGSTON AVE, Yonkers, NY, 10701, with a listed phone of (914) 525-4822. NPI 1790917797 was issued on 08/10/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Chalunkal 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 3,498 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 529 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $89K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 57.0%. 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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

123 KINGSTON AVE
Yonkers, NY 10701

Provider Details

NPI 1790917797
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/10/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Brite Chalunkal, D.O. 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.

Legacy Healthcare Services Inc
McKinney, TX

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 Brite Chalunkal, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$166

Largest payer

Avanos Medical

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.

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Brite Chalunkal, D.O.. To verify Brite Chalunkal, D.O.'s current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

Brite Chalunkal, D.O. — brand share 2.0%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program average

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 3,498 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.

3,498
Total Claims
$89K
Total Drug Cost
529
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,921
Total Day Supply
108,970
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$14K
Generic Drug Cost
$75K
Opioid Claims
1,995 (57.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.52
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 60, 65-74: 216, 75-84: 202, 85+: 51

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Brite Chalunkal, D.O. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
979
Gabapentin
542
Tramadol Hcl
476
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
234
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
200
Pregabalin
183
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
155
Meloxicam
136
Tizanidine Hcl
120
Methocarbamol
99

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How Brite Chalunkal, D.O. fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

Brite Chalunkal, D.O.'s 3,498 claims are above the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Chalunkal.

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brite Chalunkal, D.O.'s specialty?
Brite Chalunkal, D.O. specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in Yonkers, New York. Credentials: D.O..
How much does Brite Chalunkal, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Brite Chalunkal, D.O. wrote 3,498 Medicare Part D claims totaling $89K in drug costs for 529 beneficiaries.
Where is Brite Chalunkal, D.O. located?
Brite Chalunkal, D.O. is located at 123 KINGSTON AVE, Yonkers, NY, 10701. Phone: (914) 525-4822.
What is Brite Chalunkal, D.O.'s NPI number?
Brite Chalunkal, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790917797, issued on 08/10/2009.
Does Brite Chalunkal, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Brite Chalunkal, D.O.'s prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
Does Brite Chalunkal, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Brite Chalunkal, D.O. had 1,995 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 57.0%.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Brite Chalunkal, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Brite Chalunkal, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Brite Chalunkal, D.O. accept Medicare?
Brite Chalunkal, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,498 Part D claims and 529 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Brite Chalunkal, D.O.'s credentials?
Brite Chalunkal, D.O.'s NPI is 1790917797 with credentials D.O.. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.