2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1013098557 M.D.
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JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in INDIO, 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
13K
Medicare Part D claims · 905 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.7089/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.1K
40 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in INDIO, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 13K claims across 905 beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.7089/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.1K across 40 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.7089 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 12,843 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)

JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/18/2006

NPI 1013098557

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

12,843 783% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

93.7089/100 10.608900000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Nephrology Physician share within California

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.7089/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 93.7089/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.7%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 93.7089/100 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).

JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in INDIO, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1013098557. 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.

JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 81719 DR. CARREON BLVD, INDIO, CA, 92201, with a listed phone of (760) 347-0707. NPI 1013098557 was issued on 10/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHANDRASHEKAR 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 12,843 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 905 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.2 million in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%. 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 93.7089/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 89.3522, Cost 59.8933), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

81719 DR. CARREON BLVD
INDIO, CA 92201

Provider Details

NPI 1013098557
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/18/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

93.7089
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
89.3522
Quality
59.8933
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

COACHELLA VALLEY NEPHROLOGY INC
INDIO, CA
VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL GROUP INC
INDIO, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.1K

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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 — 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 JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D.. To verify JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, 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

JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D. — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 12,843 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.

12,843
Total Claims
$2.2M
Total Drug Cost
905
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
31,661
Total Day Supply
931,213
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.9M
Generic Drug Cost
$330K
Opioid Claims
61 (0.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
400

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.03
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 180, 65-74: 394, 75-84: 224, 85+: 107

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
1,055
Amlodipine Besylate
663
Metformin Hcl
525
Levothyroxine Sodium
506
Losartan Potassium
501
Lisinopril
463
Simvastatin
342
Omeprazole
336
Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
258
Furosemide
245

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D.'s 12,843 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D.'s specialty?
JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in INDIO, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D. wrote 12,843 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.2M in drug costs for 905 beneficiaries.
What is JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.7089/100 (Quality: 89.3522, Cost: 59.8933). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D. located?
JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D. is located at 81719 DR. CARREON BLVD, INDIO, CA, 92201. Phone: (760) 347-0707.
What is JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D.'s NPI number?
JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013098557, issued on 10/18/2006.
Does JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.9M in brand drug costs.
Does JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D. had 61 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D. accept Medicare?
JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 12,843 Part D claims and 905 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D.'s credentials?
JAMBUR CHANDRASHEKAR, M.D.'s NPI is 1013098557 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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