2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1396876801 MD
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GURLEEN SIKAND, MD

Neurology Physician in SHREVEPORT, Louisiana. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 446 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
63.1724/100
▼ 20 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.0K
110 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: GURLEEN SIKAND, MD is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SHREVEPORT, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 446 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 63.1724/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $2.0K across 110 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: GURLEEN SIKAND, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 63.1724 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,880 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

GURLEEN SIKAND, MD 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).

GURLEEN SIKAND, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/08/2007

NPI 1396876801

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,880 196% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

63.1724/100 19.92759999999999% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Neurology Physician share within Louisiana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

GURLEEN SIKAND, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
63.1724/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 63.1724/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%63.2%
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 63.1724/100 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).

GURLEEN SIKAND, MD is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1396876801. 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.

GURLEEN SIKAND, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2551 GREENWOOD RD, SHREVEPORT, LA, 71103, with a listed phone of (318) 212-8675. NPI 1396876801 was issued on 03/08/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SIKAND 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 3,880 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 446 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $828K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%. 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 63.1724/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.6287), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

2551 GREENWOOD RD
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103

Provider Details

NPI 1396876801
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/08/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

63.1724
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.6287
Quality
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

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 GURLEEN SIKAND, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.0K

Largest payer

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals 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

GURLEEN SIKAND, MD — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 3,880 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.

3,880
Total Claims
$828K
Total Drug Cost
446
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,153
Total Day Supply
180,489
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$713K
Generic Drug Cost
$114K
Opioid Claims
64 (1.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.62
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 60, 65-74: 162, 75-84: 169, 85+: 55

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Donepezil Hcl
507
Memantine Hcl
293
Levetiracetam
279
Gabapentin
189
Amitriptyline Hcl
177
Escitalopram Oxalate
137
Primidone
130
Nortriptyline Hcl
126
Galantamine Hbr
118
Clonazepam
111

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How GURLEEN SIKAND, 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

GURLEEN SIKAND, MD's 3,880 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GURLEEN SIKAND, MD's specialty?
GURLEEN SIKAND, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in SHREVEPORT, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does GURLEEN SIKAND, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GURLEEN SIKAND, MD wrote 3,880 Medicare Part D claims totaling $828K in drug costs for 446 beneficiaries.
What is GURLEEN SIKAND, MD's Medicare quality score?
GURLEEN SIKAND, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 63.1724/100 (Quality: 80.6287). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GURLEEN SIKAND, MD located?
GURLEEN SIKAND, MD is located at 2551 GREENWOOD RD, SHREVEPORT, LA, 71103. Phone: (318) 212-8675.
What is GURLEEN SIKAND, MD's NPI number?
GURLEEN SIKAND, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396876801, issued on 03/08/2007.
Does GURLEEN SIKAND, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GURLEEN SIKAND, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $713K in brand drug costs.
Does GURLEEN SIKAND, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, GURLEEN SIKAND, MD had 64 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%.
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 GURLEEN SIKAND, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GURLEEN SIKAND, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Donepezil Hcl, Memantine Hcl, Levetiracetam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GURLEEN SIKAND, MD accept Medicare?
GURLEEN SIKAND, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,880 Part D claims and 446 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GURLEEN SIKAND, MD's credentials?
GURLEEN SIKAND, MD's NPI is 1396876801 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.
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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