2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1356517593 MD
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GUHA VENKATRAMAN, MD

Neurology Physician in LIVINGSTON, New Jersey. 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
451
Medicare Part D claims · 136 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.0K
53 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

GUHA VENKATRAMAN, MD filed 451 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology Physician in LIVINGSTON, New Jersey, prescribing 91% generic.

451
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
$1.0K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

GUHA VENKATRAMAN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

451 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

GUHA VENKATRAMAN, 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 GUHA VENKATRAMAN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/07/2008

NPI 1356517593

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

451 66% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Neurology Physician share within New Jersey

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology 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).

GUHA VENKATRAMAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 340 E NORTHFIELD RD STE 1B, LIVINGSTON, NJ, 07039, with a listed phone of (973) 255-8920. NPI 1356517593 was issued on 05/07/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VENKATRAMAN 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 451 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 136 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $281K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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.

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

340 E NORTHFIELD RD STE 1B
LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039

Provider Details

NPI 1356517593
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/07/2008

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 GUHA VENKATRAMAN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.0K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 · Generic-heavy

GUHA VENKATRAMAN, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 451 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.

451
Total Claims
$281K
Total Drug Cost
136
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
756
Total Day Supply
21,094
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$271K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.56
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What GUHA VENKATRAMAN, 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
Gabapentin
77
Nortriptyline Hcl
21
Donepezil Hcl
20
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
19
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
18
Pregabalin
17
Memantine Hcl
15
Escitalopram Oxalate
14
Tizanidine Hcl
14
Amitriptyline Hcl
13

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How GUHA VENKATRAMAN, 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

GUHA VENKATRAMAN, MD's 451 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as VENKATRAMAN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GUHA VENKATRAMAN, MD's specialty?
GUHA VENKATRAMAN, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in LIVINGSTON, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does GUHA VENKATRAMAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GUHA VENKATRAMAN, MD wrote 451 Medicare Part D claims totaling $281K in drug costs for 136 beneficiaries.
Where is GUHA VENKATRAMAN, MD located?
GUHA VENKATRAMAN, MD is located at 340 E NORTHFIELD RD STE 1B, LIVINGSTON, NJ, 07039. Phone: (973) 255-8920.
What is GUHA VENKATRAMAN, MD's NPI number?
GUHA VENKATRAMAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356517593, issued on 05/07/2008.
Does GUHA VENKATRAMAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GUHA VENKATRAMAN, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $271K in brand drug costs.
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 GUHA VENKATRAMAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GUHA VENKATRAMAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Nortriptyline Hcl, Donepezil Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GUHA VENKATRAMAN, MD accept Medicare?
GUHA VENKATRAMAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 451 Part D claims and 136 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GUHA VENKATRAMAN, MD's credentials?
GUHA VENKATRAMAN, MD's NPI is 1356517593 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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