2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1861500985 MD
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CHANDRASHEKAR KRISHNASWAMY, MD

Neurology Physician in HAZARD, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 272 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
97.4009/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$802.19
44 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHANDRASHEKAR KRISHNASWAMY, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.4009/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,424 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.4009/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
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.

CHANDRASHEKAR KRISHNASWAMY, MD'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

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHANDRASHEKAR KRISHNASWAMY, 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 CHANDRASHEKAR KRISHNASWAMY, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/28/2006

NPI 1861500985

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,424 9% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

97.4009/100 14.300899999999999% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Neurology Physician share within Kentucky

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHANDRASHEKAR KRISHNASWAMY, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.4009/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 97.4009/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.4%
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 97.4009/100 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).

CHANDRASHEKAR KRISHNASWAMY, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 200 MEDICAL CENTER DR, HAZARD, KY, 41701, with a listed phone of (606) 487-7955. NPI 1861500985 was issued on 08/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KRISHNASWAMY 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 1,424 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 272 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $204K in drug spend. 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 97.4009/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.5564), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

200 MEDICAL CENTER DR
HAZARD, KY 41701

Provider Details

NPI 1861500985
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/28/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.4009
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.5564
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHANDRASHEKAR KRISHNASWAMY, 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.

APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE INC
HAZARD, 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).

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 CHANDRASHEKAR KRISHNASWAMY, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$802

Largest payer

UCB, Inc.

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,424
Total Claims
$204K
Total Drug Cost
272
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,694
Total Day Supply
50,211
Generic Drug Cost
$128K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.55
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 98, 65-74: 100, 75-84: 63, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHANDRASHEKAR KRISHNASWAMY, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Levetiracetam
182
Baclofen
156
Pregabalin
75
Carbamazepine
73
Amitriptyline Hcl
67
Donepezil Hcl
65
Primidone
59
Lacosamide
56
Topiramate
54
Tizanidine Hcl
49

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How CHANDRASHEKAR KRISHNASWAMY, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

CHANDRASHEKAR KRISHNASWAMY, MD's 1,424 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHANDRASHEKAR KRISHNASWAMY, MD's specialty?
CHANDRASHEKAR KRISHNASWAMY, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in HAZARD, Kentucky. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHANDRASHEKAR KRISHNASWAMY, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHANDRASHEKAR KRISHNASWAMY, MD wrote 1,424 Medicare Part D claims totaling $204K in drug costs for 272 beneficiaries.
What is CHANDRASHEKAR KRISHNASWAMY, MD's Medicare quality score?
CHANDRASHEKAR KRISHNASWAMY, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.4009/100 (Quality: 76.5564). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHANDRASHEKAR KRISHNASWAMY, MD located?
CHANDRASHEKAR KRISHNASWAMY, MD is located at 200 MEDICAL CENTER DR, HAZARD, KY, 41701. Phone: (606) 487-7955.
What is CHANDRASHEKAR KRISHNASWAMY, MD's NPI number?
CHANDRASHEKAR KRISHNASWAMY, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861500985, issued on 08/28/2006.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHANDRASHEKAR KRISHNASWAMY, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHANDRASHEKAR KRISHNASWAMY, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levetiracetam, Baclofen, Pregabalin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHANDRASHEKAR KRISHNASWAMY, MD accept Medicare?
CHANDRASHEKAR KRISHNASWAMY, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,424 Part D claims and 272 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHANDRASHEKAR KRISHNASWAMY, MD's credentials?
CHANDRASHEKAR KRISHNASWAMY, MD's NPI is 1861500985 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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