2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1821452954 MD
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KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in COVINGTON, Georgia. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 445 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.2066/100
▲ 0 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$184.98
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COVINGTON, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 445 beneficiaries — 18% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.2066/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $184.98 across 8 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.2066 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,848 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)

KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/05/2016

NPI 1821452954

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,848 6% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

MIPS final score

83.2066/100 0.10660000000000025% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Georgia

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.2066/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 83.2066/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%83.2%
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 83.2066/100 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).

KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in COVINGTON, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1821452954. 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.

KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 9202 HIGHWAY 278 NE STE 100E, COVINGTON, GA, 30014, with a listed phone of (678) 342-8671. NPI 1821452954 was issued on 04/05/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ELANGO 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 2,848 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 445 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $575K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 83.2066/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.7387, Cost 71.2832), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

9202 HIGHWAY 278 NE STE 100E
COVINGTON, GA 30014

Provider Details

NPI 1821452954
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/05/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

83.2066
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.7387
Quality
71.2832
Cost
82
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD 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.

PIEDMONT CARDIOLOGY OF ATLANTA, LLC
CONYERS, GA

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 KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$185

Largest payer

CVRx, 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 · Typical

KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 2,848 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.

2,848
Total Claims
$575K
Total Drug Cost
445
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,572
Total Day Supply
226,111
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$534K
Generic Drug Cost
$41K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.64
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 58, 65-74: 192, 75-84: 156, 85+: 39

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
364
Metoprolol Succinate
362
Lisinopril
266
Eliquis
Apixaban
189
Metoprolol Tartrate
172
Amlodipine Besylate
157
Furosemide
130
Losartan Potassium
113
Carvedilol
107
Spironolactone
102

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD's 2,848 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD's specialty?
KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in COVINGTON, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD wrote 2,848 Medicare Part D claims totaling $575K in drug costs for 445 beneficiaries.
What is KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD's Medicare quality score?
KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.2066/100 (Quality: 87.7387, Cost: 71.2832). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD located?
KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD is located at 9202 HIGHWAY 278 NE STE 100E, COVINGTON, GA, 30014. Phone: (678) 342-8671.
What is KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD's NPI number?
KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821452954, issued on 04/05/2016.
Does KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $534K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD accept Medicare?
KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,848 Part D claims and 445 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD's credentials?
KALAIMANI ELANGO, MD's NPI is 1821452954 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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