2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1336636844 MD
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CHANDAN BUTTAR-GAKHAL, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. 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
348
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$401.53
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHANDAN BUTTAR-GAKHAL, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 348 claims across 34 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $401.53 across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHANDAN BUTTAR-GAKHAL, MD filed 348 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHANDAN BUTTAR-GAKHAL, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHANDAN BUTTAR-GAKHAL, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/19/2018

NPI 1336636844

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

348 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Louisiana

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Cardiovascular Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease 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).

CHANDAN BUTTAR-GAKHAL, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1336636844. 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.

CHANDAN BUTTAR-GAKHAL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3715 PRYTANIA ST STE 400, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70115, with a listed phone of (504) 897-8276. NPI 1336636844 was issued on 04/19/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUTTAR-GAKHAL 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 348 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 34 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $43K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% 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.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

3715 PRYTANIA ST STE 400
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115

Provider Details

NPI 1336636844
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/19/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHANDAN BUTTAR-GAKHAL, 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.

CRESCENT CITY PHYSICIANS INC
NEW ORLEANS, LA

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 CHANDAN BUTTAR-GAKHAL, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$402

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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

CHANDAN BUTTAR-GAKHAL, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 348 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.

348
Total Claims
$43K
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
738
Total Day Supply
21,963
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$38K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.86
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 20, 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
Metoprolol Succinate
47
Atorvastatin Calcium
33
Lisinopril
30
Furosemide
29
Hydrochlorothiazide
22
Carvedilol
20
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
16
Losartan Potassium
14
Potassium Chloride
14
Amlodipine Besylate
13

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How CHANDAN BUTTAR-GAKHAL, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

CHANDAN BUTTAR-GAKHAL, MD's 348 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Louisiana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BUTTAR-GAKHAL.

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHANDAN BUTTAR-GAKHAL, MD's specialty?
CHANDAN BUTTAR-GAKHAL, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHANDAN BUTTAR-GAKHAL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHANDAN BUTTAR-GAKHAL, MD wrote 348 Medicare Part D claims totaling $43K in drug costs for 34 beneficiaries.
Where is CHANDAN BUTTAR-GAKHAL, MD located?
CHANDAN BUTTAR-GAKHAL, MD is located at 3715 PRYTANIA ST STE 400, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70115. Phone: (504) 897-8276.
What is CHANDAN BUTTAR-GAKHAL, MD's NPI number?
CHANDAN BUTTAR-GAKHAL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336636844, issued on 04/19/2018.
Does CHANDAN BUTTAR-GAKHAL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHANDAN BUTTAR-GAKHAL, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $38K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHANDAN BUTTAR-GAKHAL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHANDAN BUTTAR-GAKHAL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHANDAN BUTTAR-GAKHAL, MD accept Medicare?
CHANDAN BUTTAR-GAKHAL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 348 Part D claims and 34 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHANDAN BUTTAR-GAKHAL, MD's credentials?
CHANDAN BUTTAR-GAKHAL, MD's NPI is 1336636844 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.
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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