2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1699066068 M.D.
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CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D.

Surgery Physician in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. 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
74
Medicare Part D claims · 17 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
57%
generic claims · 43% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.1279/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$5.7K
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D. is a Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 74 claims across 17 beneficiaries — 43% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.1279/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $5.7K across 14 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.1279/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 74 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.1279/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
74
Part D claims, 2023
57%
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.

CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

97 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D. 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).

CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/20/2011

NPI 1699066068

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

74 56% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

MIPS final score

97.1279/100 14.027900000000002% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Surgery Physician share within Tennessee

1. Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgery Physician share within Tennessee

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.1279/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 97.1279/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.1%
MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 97.1279/100 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).

CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1699066068. 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.

CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN, 37232, with a listed phone of (615) 322-3000. NPI 1699066068 was issued on 04/20/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PADMANABHAN 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 74 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 17 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $126K in drug spend, split 43% brand-name and 57% 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 97.1279/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.6458), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232

Provider Details

NPI 1699066068
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/20/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.1279
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.6458
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D. 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.

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
★★★★★ 5/5
NASHVILLE, TN
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 440039

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 CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$5.7K

Largest payer

Intera Oncology, Inc

Most common payment type

Travel and Lodging

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 · Above average

CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D. — brand share 43.0%
Specialty average (est.)

43% brand-name claims vs 57% generic, on 74 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.

74
Total Claims
$126K
Total Drug Cost
17
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
85
Total Day Supply
1,735
Brand vs Generic
43% brand / 57% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$104K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.39

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Creon
Lipase/Protease/Amylase
29

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D. fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D.'s 74 claims are below the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D.'s specialty?
CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D. wrote 74 Medicare Part D claims totaling $126K in drug costs for 17 beneficiaries.
What is CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.1279/100 (Quality: 85.6458). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D. located?
CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D. is located at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN, 37232. Phone: (615) 322-3000.
What is CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699066068, issued on 04/20/2011.
Does CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 43% brand-name and 57% generic drugs by claim count, with $104K in brand drug costs.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Creon. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 74 Part D claims and 17 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D.'s credentials?
CHANDRASEKHAR PADMANABHAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1699066068 with credentials M.D.. 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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