NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1669493912 M.D.
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Neurology Physician in Huntington Woods, Michigan.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 19,885 in Neurology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 250 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.5K
31 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Haranath Policherla, M.D. filed 3,864 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology Physician in Huntington Woods, Michigan, prescribing 97% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 97%
- generic prescribing
- $1.5K
- 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.
Haranath Policherla, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,864 Top 9% higher than 91% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Haranath Policherla, M.D. 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 Haranath Policherla, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,864 195% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Michigan
How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Neurology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Haranath Policherla, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 26635 WOODWARD AVE, Huntington Woods, MI, 48070, with a listed phone of (248) 548-6400. NPI 1669493912 was issued on 07/22/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,864 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 250 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $529K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 28.1%.
Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,885 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1669493912 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/22/2006 |
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 Haranath Policherla, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.5K
Largest payer
Philips North America LLC
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.
License & disciplinary context - Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Haranath Policherla, M.D.. To verify Haranath Policherla, M.D.'s current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases
MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Haranath Policherla, M.D. - brand share 2.0%
Neurology Physician average
2% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 3,864 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.
3,864
Total Claims
$529K
Total Drug Cost
250
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,399
- Total Day Supply
- 128,166
- Brand vs Generic
- 2% brand / 97% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $372K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $157K
- Opioid Claims
- 1,086 (28.1% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 60.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.39
- Gender Split
- 70% female / 30% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 146, 65-74: 92, 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.
What Haranath Policherla, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
1,047 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
432 claims
- Gabapentin 279
Gabapentin
279 claims
- Levetiracetam 240
Levetiracetam
240 claims
- Pregabalin 153
Pregabalin
153 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate 128
Escitalopram Oxalate
128 claims
- Topiramate 126
Topiramate
126 claims
- Ibuprofen 120
Ibuprofen
120 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 1,047 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 432 |
| Gabapentin | 279 |
| Levetiracetam | 240 |
| Pregabalin | 153 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 128 |
| Topiramate | 126 |
| Ibuprofen | 120 |
| Clonazepam | 110 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl Er Venlafaxine Hcl | 93 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurology Physician Overview
How Haranath Policherla, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
19,885
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider
Haranath Policherla, M.D.'s 3,864 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.
Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Michigan
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Policherla.
Dr. Shan Abbas
M.D.
Grand Rapids, MI
Dr. Faith Abbott
DO
Saginaw, MI
Dr. Amjad Abdallah
MD
Grand Rapids, MI
Dr. Esam Abobaker
DO
Grand Rapids, MI
Dr. Andrea Abousamra
DO
Clinton Township, MI
Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haranath Policherla, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Haranath Policherla, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in Huntington Woods, Michigan. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Haranath Policherla, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Haranath Policherla, M.D. wrote 3,864 Medicare Part D claims totaling $529K in drug costs for 250 beneficiaries.
Where is Haranath Policherla, M.D. located? ▼
Haranath Policherla, M.D. is located at 26635 WOODWARD AVE, Huntington Woods, MI, 48070. Phone: (248) 548-6400.
What is Haranath Policherla, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Haranath Policherla, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669493912, issued on 07/22/2006.
Does Haranath Policherla, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Haranath Policherla, M.D.'s prescribing is 2% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $372K in brand drug costs.
Does Haranath Policherla, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Haranath Policherla, M.D. had 1,086 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 28.1%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 19,885 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 Haranath Policherla, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Haranath Policherla, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Clopidogrel, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Haranath Policherla, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Haranath Policherla, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,864 Part D claims and 250 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Haranath Policherla, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Haranath Policherla, M.D.'s NPI is 1669493912 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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