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DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D

Pulmonary Disease Physician in LANCASTER, California. 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
15K
Medicare Part D claims · 763 beneficiaries · Pulmonary Disease Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 15,157 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
15K
Part D claims, 2023
78%
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.

DODDANNA KRISHNA, 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

100 Top 7% higher than 93% 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)

DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D 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 DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/27/2006

NPI 1285725945

Primary specialty

Pulmonary Disease Physician

Mid-sized

9,271 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

15,157 940% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,457

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Pulmonary Disease Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Pulmonary Disease Physician share within California

1. Pulmonary Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pulmonary Disease Physician share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pulmonary Disease Physician national average

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

MIPS final score (Pulmonary Disease Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Pulmonary Disease Physician) — 100/100 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).

DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider holding M D credentials at 44215 15TH STREET WEST, LANCASTER, CA, 93534, with a listed phone of (661) 726-6600. NPI 1285725945 was issued on 09/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KRISHNA 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 15,157 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 763 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.8 million in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.8%. 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 77.6614), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pulmonary Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,271 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,457 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

44215 15TH STREET WEST
LANCASTER, CA 93534

Provider Details

NPI 1285725945
Specialty Pulmonary Disease Physician
Credentials M D
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/27/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
77.6614
Cost

Reporting: Individual

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D. To verify DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 15,157 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.

15,157
Total Claims
$1.8M
Total Drug Cost
763
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
18,894
Total Day Supply
472,864
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.3M
Generic Drug Cost
$496K
Opioid Claims
570 (3.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
715

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.42
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 172, 65-74: 332, 75-84: 181, 85+: 78

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
579
Gabapentin
382
Furosemide
381
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
372
Pantoprazole Sodium
368
Famotidine
343
Amlodipine Besylate
337
Eliquis
Apixaban
333
Ventolin Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
322
Potassium Chloride
317

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

Pulmonary Disease Physician Overview

How DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D fits within the Pulmonary Disease Physician landscape nationally.

9,271
Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pulmonary Disease Physician
1,457
Avg Claims per Provider

DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D's 15,157 claims are above the specialty average of 1,457.

Nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Pulmonary Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D's specialty?
DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D specializes in Pulmonary Disease Physician and practices in LANCASTER, California. Credentials: M D.
How much does DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D wrote 15,157 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.8M in drug costs for 763 beneficiaries.
What is DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D's Medicare quality score?
DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 77.6614). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D located?
DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D is located at 44215 15TH STREET WEST, LANCASTER, CA, 93534. Phone: (661) 726-6600.
What is DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D's NPI number?
DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285725945, issued on 09/27/2006.
Does DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.3M in brand drug costs.
Does DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D prescribe opioids?
Yes, DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D had 570 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.8%.
How many Pulmonary Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 9,271 Pulmonary Disease Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pulmonary Disease Physician provider writes 1,457 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D accept Medicare?
DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D appears in CMS Medicare data with 15,157 Part D claims and 763 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D's credentials?
DODDANNA KRISHNA, M D's NPI is 1285725945 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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