2026 NPPES data Hematology & Oncology Physician NPI 1770837270 MBBS
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CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS

Hematology & Oncology Physician in LEXINGTON, Kentucky. 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
917
Medicare Part D claims · 116 beneficiaries · Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 847
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS is a Hematology & Oncology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LEXINGTON, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 917 claims across 116 beneficiaries — 23% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 917 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS 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).

CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/05/2012

NPI 1770837270

Primary specialty

Hematology & Oncology Physician

Mid-sized

11,215 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

917 8% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 847

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Hematology & Oncology Physician share within Kentucky

1. Hematology & Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hematology & Oncology Physician share within Kentucky

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hematology & Oncology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hematology & Oncology Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Hematology & Oncology Physician) — 100/100 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).

CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider practicing in LEXINGTON, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MBBS. NPI: 1770837270. 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.

CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider holding MBBS credentials at UK HEMATOLOGY/ BMT CLINIC, LEXINGTON, KY, 40536, with a listed phone of (859) 257-6006. NPI 1770837270 was issued on 11/05/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what IRAGAVARAPU 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 917 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 116 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.2 million in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.3%. 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hematology & Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 11,215 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 847 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

UK HEMATOLOGY/ BMT CLINIC
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Provider Details

NPI 1770837270
Specialty Hematology & Oncology Physician
Credentials MBBS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/05/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS 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.

KENTUCKY MEDICAL SERVICES FOUNDATION, INC
LEXINGTON, KY

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS — brand share 23.0%
Specialty average (est.)

23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 917 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.

917
Total Claims
$2.2M
Total Drug Cost
116
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,019
Total Day Supply
24,030
Brand vs Generic
23% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.9M
Generic Drug Cost
$265K
Opioid Claims
85 (9.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
71

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.95
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 29, 65-74: 64, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Acyclovir
99
Gabapentin
72
Oxycodone Hcl
53
Prednisone
48
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
40
Prochlorperazine Maleate
35
Dexamethasone
32
Brukinsa
Zanubrutinib
31
Dapsone
31
Revlimid
Lenalidomide
24

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

Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview

How CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS fits within the Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

11,215
Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hematology & Oncology Physician
847
Avg Claims per Provider

CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS's 917 claims are above the specialty average of 847.

Nearby Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

Compare Hematology & Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS's specialty?
CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS specializes in Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in LEXINGTON, Kentucky. Credentials: MBBS.
How much does CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS wrote 917 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.2M in drug costs for 116 beneficiaries.
What is CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS's Medicare quality score?
CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS located?
CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS is located at UK HEMATOLOGY/ BMT CLINIC, LEXINGTON, KY, 40536. Phone: (859) 257-6006.
What is CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS's NPI number?
CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770837270, issued on 11/05/2012.
Does CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS's prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.9M in brand drug costs.
Does CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS had 85 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.3%.
How many Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 11,215 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 847 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Acyclovir, Gabapentin, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS accept Medicare?
CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS appears in CMS Medicare data with 917 Part D claims and 116 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS's credentials?
CHAITANYA IRAGAVARAPU, MBBS's NPI is 1770837270 with credentials MBBS. 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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