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2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1326012162 M.D.
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General Practice Physician in Indianapolis, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,725 in General Practice 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
62K
Medicare Part D claims · 703 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$217.78
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Chijioke Kalu, M.D. filed 61,764 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Physician in Indianapolis, Indiana, prescribing 91% generic.
- 62K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- 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.
Chijioke Kalu, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
61,764 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Chijioke Kalu, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Chijioke Kalu, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
General Practice Physician
Medicare Part D claims
61,764 22× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for General Practice Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Chijioke Kalu, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3834 S EMERSON AVE, Indianapolis, IN, 46203, with a listed phone of (317) 782-1577. NPI 1326012162 was issued on 02/16/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 61,764 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 703 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.5 million in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%.
General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,725 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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 | 1326012162 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | General Practice Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/16/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Chijioke Kalu, 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.
Altea Medical Indiana PC
Kokomo, IN
Post Acute Medical PLLC
Michigan City, IN
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 Chijioke Kalu, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$218
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Chijioke Kalu, M.D. - brand share 9.0%
General Practice Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 61,764 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.
61,764
Total Claims
$2.5M
Total Drug Cost
703
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 62,326
- Total Day Supply
- 705,559
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.7M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $850K
- Opioid Claims
- 413 (0.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 866
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 78.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.76
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 77, 65-74: 180, 75-84: 208, 85+: 238
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Chijioke Kalu, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
4,202 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
3,325 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
2,343 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
1,959 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
1,913 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
1,781 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
1,765 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
1,699 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 4,202 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 3,325 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 2,343 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 1,959 |
| Gabapentin | 1,913 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 1,781 |
| Furosemide | 1,765 |
| Omeprazole | 1,699 |
| Lisinopril | 1,600 |
| Potassium Chloride | 1,516 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
General Practice Physician Overview
How Chijioke Kalu, M.D. fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.
16,725
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider
Chijioke Kalu, M.D.'s 61,764 claims are above the specialty average of 2,872.
Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kalu.
Dr. Raechel Ackerman
DO
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Jerome Adams
MD
Muncie, IN
Dr. Jerry Adams
MD
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Peter Adams
M.D.
Charlestown, IN
Dr. John Addo
MD
Fort Wayne, IN
Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chijioke Kalu, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Chijioke Kalu, M.D. specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in Indianapolis, Indiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Chijioke Kalu, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Chijioke Kalu, M.D. wrote 61,764 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.5M in drug costs for 703 beneficiaries.
Where is Chijioke Kalu, M.D. located? ▼
Chijioke Kalu, M.D. is located at 3834 S EMERSON AVE, Indianapolis, IN, 46203. Phone: (317) 782-1577.
What is Chijioke Kalu, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Chijioke Kalu, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326012162, issued on 02/16/2006.
Does Chijioke Kalu, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Chijioke Kalu, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.7M in brand drug costs.
Does Chijioke Kalu, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Chijioke Kalu, M.D. had 413 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,725 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Chijioke Kalu, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Chijioke Kalu, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Chijioke Kalu, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Chijioke Kalu, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 61,764 Part D claims and 703 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Chijioke Kalu, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Chijioke Kalu, M.D.'s NPI is 1326012162 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
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.
- 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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