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2026 NPPES data Nuclear Cardiology Physician NPI 1871552232 MD
Verify on CMS → Chandra Polam, MD
Nuclear Cardiology Physician in Blawnox, Pennsylvania.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 374 in Nuclear Cardiology 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 · 390 beneficiaries · Nuclear Cardiology Physician avg: 4K
MIPS score
41/100
▼ 42 pts below national avg 83.1 · Below average
Industry payments
$1.1K
61 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Chandra Polam, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 41/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,984 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 41/100
- MIPS score · -42 vs avg
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Chandra Polam, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
41 4th percentile higher than 4% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Chandra Polam, MD sits
This provider among nuclear cardiology physician peers
Across the 162 nuclear cardiology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Chandra Polam, MD writes more Part D claims than 38% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 5% - 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
Each dot is one nuclear cardiology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Chandra Polam, 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)
Chandra Polam, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Chandra Polam, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Nuclear Cardiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,984 26% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
41/100 42.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania
How Nuclear Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Chandra Polam, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nuclear Cardiology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 41/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Nuclear Cardiology Physician) - 41/100 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).
Chandra Polam, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nuclear Cardiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 121 FREEPORT RD STE 200, Blawnox, PA, 15238, with a listed phone of (412) 784-7180. NPI 1871552232 was issued on 03/22/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,984 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 390 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $322K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 41/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 15, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Nuclear Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 374 enrolled providers across 37 states and an average of 4,019 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 | 1871552232 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nuclear Cardiology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/22/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
41
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
15
Quality
100
Cost
Reporting: Individual
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 Chandra Polam, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.1K
Largest payer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
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 - Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Chandra Polam, MD. To verify Chandra Polam, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases
PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania 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.
2,984
Total Claims
$322K
Total Drug Cost
390
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 7,248
- Total Day Supply
- 216,746
- Generic Drug Cost
- $54K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.57
- Gender Split
- 44% female / 56% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 11, 65-74: 125, 75-84: 168, 85+: 86
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Chandra Polam, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
360 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
191 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
177 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
167 claims
- Isosorbide Mononit…
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
158 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
157 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
155 claims
- Amiodarone Hcl 123
Amiodarone Hcl
123 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 360 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 191 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 177 |
| Lisinopril | 167 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate Er Isosorbide Mononitrate | 158 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 157 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 155 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 123 |
| Furosemide | 123 |
| Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd) Diltiazem Hcl | 119 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nuclear Cardiology Physician Overview
How Chandra Polam, MD fits within the Nuclear Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.
374
Nuclear Cardiology Physician Providers in US
37
States with Nuclear Cardiology Physician
4,019
Avg Claims per Provider
Chandra Polam, MD's 2,984 claims are below the specialty average of 4,019.
Nearby Nuclear Cardiology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Polam.
Dr. Paco Bravo
MD
Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Neil Clark
M.D.
Lancaster, PA
Dr. Eric Gejer
DO
Doylestown, PA
Dr. Howard Gitter
MD
Ridley Park, PA
Dr. Gagandeep Gurm
MD
Hanover, PA
Compare Nuclear Cardiology 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 Pennsylvania medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Nuclear Cardiology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chandra Polam, MD's specialty? ▼
Chandra Polam, MD specializes in Nuclear Cardiology Physician and practices in Blawnox, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does Chandra Polam, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Chandra Polam, MD wrote 2,984 Medicare Part D claims totaling $322K in drug costs for 390 beneficiaries.
What is Chandra Polam, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Chandra Polam, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 41/100 (Quality: 15, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Chandra Polam, MD located? ▼
Chandra Polam, MD is located at 121 FREEPORT RD STE 200, Blawnox, PA, 15238. Phone: (412) 784-7180.
What is Chandra Polam, MD's NPI number? ▼
Chandra Polam, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871552232, issued on 03/22/2006.
How many Nuclear Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 374 Nuclear Cardiology Physician providers across 37 states in the US. The average Nuclear Cardiology Physician provider writes 4,019 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Chandra Polam, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Chandra Polam, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Metoprolol Tartrate, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Chandra Polam, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Chandra Polam, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,984 Part D claims and 390 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Chandra Polam, MD's credentials? ▼
Chandra Polam, MD's NPI is 1871552232 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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