2026 NPPES data Plastic Surgery Physician NPI 1487716692 MD
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GOVIND ACHARYA, MD

Plastic Surgery Physician in PHOENIX, Arizona. 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
189
Medicare Part D claims · 81 beneficiaries · Plastic Surgery Physician avg: 84
Generic prescribing
35%
generic claims · 65% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$26.81
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

GOVIND ACHARYA, MD filed 189 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Plastic Surgery Physician in PHOENIX, Arizona, prescribing 35% generic.

189
Part D claims, 2023
35%
generic prescribing
$26.81
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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GOVIND ACHARYA, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

189 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

GOVIND ACHARYA, 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).

What does the federal data show about GOVIND ACHARYA, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/14/2006

NPI 1487716692

Primary specialty

Plastic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

5,316 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

189 125% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 84

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Plastic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Plastic Surgery Physician share within Arizona

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Plastic Surgery 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.

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).

GOVIND ACHARYA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Plastic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5121 N CENTRAL AVE, PHOENIX, AZ, 85012, with a listed phone of (602) 266-2772. NPI 1487716692 was issued on 12/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ACHARYA 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 189 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 81 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 65% brand-name and 35% 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.

Plastic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,316 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 84 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

5121 N CENTRAL AVE
PHOENIX, AZ 85012

Provider Details

NPI 1487716692
Specialty Plastic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/14/2006

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 GOVIND ACHARYA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$27

Largest payer

HARTMANN USA, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

GOVIND ACHARYA, MD — brand share 65.0%
Specialty average (est.)

65% brand-name claims vs 35% generic, on 189 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.

189
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
81
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
200
Total Day Supply
4,217
Brand vs Generic
65% brand / 35% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$8K
Antibiotic Claims
27

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.58
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 27, 75-84: 24, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Silver Sulfadiazine
65
Ssd
Silver Sulfadiazine
45

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

Plastic Surgery Physician Overview

How GOVIND ACHARYA, MD fits within the Plastic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

5,316
Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with Plastic Surgery Physician
84
Avg Claims per Provider

GOVIND ACHARYA, MD's 189 claims are above the specialty average of 84.

Nearby Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GOVIND ACHARYA, MD's specialty?
GOVIND ACHARYA, MD specializes in Plastic Surgery Physician and practices in PHOENIX, Arizona. Credentials: MD.
How much does GOVIND ACHARYA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GOVIND ACHARYA, MD wrote 189 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 81 beneficiaries.
Where is GOVIND ACHARYA, MD located?
GOVIND ACHARYA, MD is located at 5121 N CENTRAL AVE, PHOENIX, AZ, 85012. Phone: (602) 266-2772.
What is GOVIND ACHARYA, MD's NPI number?
GOVIND ACHARYA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487716692, issued on 12/14/2006.
Does GOVIND ACHARYA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GOVIND ACHARYA, MD's prescribing is 65% brand-name and 35% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
How many Plastic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 5,316 Plastic Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Plastic Surgery Physician provider writes 84 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GOVIND ACHARYA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GOVIND ACHARYA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Silver Sulfadiazine, Ssd. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GOVIND ACHARYA, MD accept Medicare?
GOVIND ACHARYA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 189 Part D claims and 81 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GOVIND ACHARYA, MD's credentials?
GOVIND ACHARYA, MD's NPI is 1487716692 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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