2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1740388933 MD
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CHITRA CHINNASWAMY, MD

Psychiatry Physician in RIVERSIDE, Missouri. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 255 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: CHITRA CHINNASWAMY, MD is a Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RIVERSIDE, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 255 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: CHITRA CHINNASWAMY, MD filed 5,474 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across RIVERSIDE, Missouri. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CHITRA CHINNASWAMY, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHITRA CHINNASWAMY, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/20/2006

NPI 1740388933

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,474 427% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Missouri

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry 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.

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CHITRA CHINNASWAMY, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in RIVERSIDE, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1740388933. 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.

CHITRA CHINNASWAMY, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1801 NW PLATTE RD, RIVERSIDE, MO, 64150, with a listed phone of (816) 454-8475. NPI 1740388933 was issued on 09/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHINNASWAMY 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 5,474 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 255 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $853K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

1801 NW PLATTE RD
RIVERSIDE, MO 64150

Provider Details

NPI 1740388933
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/20/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CHITRA CHINNASWAMY, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 5,474 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.

5,474
Total Claims
$853K
Total Drug Cost
255
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,338
Total Day Supply
214,210
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$692K
Generic Drug Cost
$161K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
59.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 133, 65-74: 83, 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
Trazodone Hcl
361
Sertraline Hcl
297
Quetiapine Fumarate
265
Alprazolam
246
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
226
Fluoxetine Hcl
222
Clonazepam
200
Olanzapine
191
Benztropine Mesylate
181
Lorazepam
166

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How CHITRA CHINNASWAMY, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

CHITRA CHINNASWAMY, MD's 5,474 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Missouri

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHITRA CHINNASWAMY, MD's specialty?
CHITRA CHINNASWAMY, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in RIVERSIDE, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHITRA CHINNASWAMY, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHITRA CHINNASWAMY, MD wrote 5,474 Medicare Part D claims totaling $853K in drug costs for 255 beneficiaries.
Where is CHITRA CHINNASWAMY, MD located?
CHITRA CHINNASWAMY, MD is located at 1801 NW PLATTE RD, RIVERSIDE, MO, 64150. Phone: (816) 454-8475.
What is CHITRA CHINNASWAMY, MD's NPI number?
CHITRA CHINNASWAMY, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740388933, issued on 09/20/2006.
Does CHITRA CHINNASWAMY, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHITRA CHINNASWAMY, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $692K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHITRA CHINNASWAMY, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHITRA CHINNASWAMY, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Sertraline Hcl, Quetiapine Fumarate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHITRA CHINNASWAMY, MD accept Medicare?
CHITRA CHINNASWAMY, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,474 Part D claims and 255 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHITRA CHINNASWAMY, MD's credentials?
CHITRA CHINNASWAMY, MD's NPI is 1740388933 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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