2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1487814166 MD
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Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD

Rheumatology Physician in Miami, 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 6,181 in Rheumatology 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
25
Medicare Part D claims · 11 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
56%
generic claims · 44% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.3/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.3/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 25 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

81.3/100
MIPS score · -2 vs avg
25
Part D claims, 2023
56%
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.

Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure

81 36th percentile higher than 36% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD sits

This provider among rheumatology physician peers

Across the 2,181 rheumatology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD writes more Part D claims than 1% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 40% - placing this provider in the lower-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

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100024.949.974.899.8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 32Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 38Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 32Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 2Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 3Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 1 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one rheumatology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, 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 Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/16/2008

NPI 1487814166

Primary specialty

Rheumatology Physician

Mid-sized

6,181 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

25 99% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,054

MIPS final score

81.3/100 1.8 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers
Behavior Technician - 16.1%Behavior Technician16.1%Mental Health Counselor - 4.8%Mental Health Counselor4.8%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.5%Family Nurse Practitioner4.5%Pharmacist - 4.2%Pharmacist4.2%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.8%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.8%Physical Therapist - 3.1%Physical Therapist3.1%Rheumatology Physician - 0.1%Rheumatology Physician0.1%
Largest specialties in Florida (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Rheumatology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.3/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Rheumatology Physician) - 81.3/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%81.3%
MIPS final score (Rheumatology Physician) - 81.3/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1475 NW 12TH AVE, Miami, FL, 33136, with a listed phone of (305) 243-7545. NPI 1487814166 was issued on 06/16/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Chung Nakandakari 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 25 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 11 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $74K in drug spend, split 44% brand-name and 56% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 81.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.5, Cost 50.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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

1475 NW 12TH AVE
Miami, FL 33136

Provider Details

NPI 1487814166
Specialty Rheumatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/16/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

81.3101
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.455
Quality
50.5984
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, 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.

University OF Miami
Miami, 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 Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD. To verify Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD - brand share 44.0%
Rheumatology Physician average

44% brand-name claims vs 56% generic, on 25 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.

25
Total Claims
$74K
Total Drug Cost
11
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
32
Total Day Supply
936
Brand vs Generic
44% brand / 56% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$74K
Generic Drug Cost
$209

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.38

Rheumatology Physician Overview

How Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.

6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider

Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD's 25 claims are below the specialty average of 2,054.

Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Florida

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Chung Nakandakari.

Compare Rheumatology 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 Rheumatology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD's specialty?
Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in Miami, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD wrote 25 Medicare Part D claims totaling $74K in drug costs for 11 beneficiaries.
What is Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD's Medicare quality score?
Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.3/100 (Quality: 78.5, Cost: 50.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD located?
Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD is located at 1475 NW 12TH AVE, Miami, FL, 33136. Phone: (305) 243-7545.
What is Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD's NPI number?
Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487814166, issued on 06/16/2008.
Does Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD's prescribing is 44% brand-name and 56% generic drugs by claim count, with $74K in brand drug costs.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD accept Medicare?
Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 25 Part D claims and 11 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD's credentials?
Cecilia Chung Nakandakari, MD's NPI is 1487814166 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

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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