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2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1891867115 MD
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Psychiatry Physician in Washington, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 53,171 in Psychiatry 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 207 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.3/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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
Kalavathi Kolappa, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.3/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,811 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 98.3/100
- MIPS score · +15 vs avg
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 95%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Kalavathi Kolappa, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
98 Top 11% higher than 89% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Kalavathi Kolappa, MD sits
This provider among psychiatry physician peers
Across the 4,659 psychiatry physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kalavathi Kolappa, MD writes more Part D claims than 84% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 90% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one psychiatry physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Kalavathi Kolappa, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Kalavathi Kolappa, 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).
What does the federal data show about Kalavathi Kolappa, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,811 171% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
98.3/100 15.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Kalavathi Kolappa, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychiatry Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 98.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) - 98.3/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Kalavathi Kolappa, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1308 HIGHLAND DR, Washington, NC, 27889, with a listed phone of (252) 946-3666. NPI 1891867115 was issued on 11/14/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,811 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 207 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $318K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 98.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,171 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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 | 1891867115 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 11/14/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
98.333
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
82.9398
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Kalavathi Kolappa, MD - brand share 5.0%
Psychiatry Physician average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 2,811 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.
2,811
Total Claims
$318K
Total Drug Cost
207
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,267
- Total Day Supply
- 97,192
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $249K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $69K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 64.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.30
- Gender Split
- 73% female / 27% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 91, 65-74: 81, 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 Kalavathi Kolappa, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
225 claims
- Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine
211 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
173 claims
- Benztropine Mesylate
Benztropine Mesylate
137 claims
- Olanzapine
Olanzapine
134 claims
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
133 claims
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
131 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
130 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 225 |
| Mirtazapine | 211 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 173 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 137 |
| Olanzapine | 134 |
| Alprazolam | 133 |
| Lorazepam | 131 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 130 |
| Risperidone | 120 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 114 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Kalavathi Kolappa, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
53,171
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider
Kalavathi Kolappa, MD's 2,811 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.
Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kolappa.
Dr. Ronee Aaron
D.O.
Hendersonville, NC
Dr. Mohammad Abu-Salha
MD
Clayton, NC
Dr. Julie Adams
MD
Durham, NC
Dr. Scott Adams
DO
Kings Mountain, NC
Dr. Rachel Adcock
MD
Durham, NC
Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kalavathi Kolappa, MD's specialty? ▼
Kalavathi Kolappa, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in Washington, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Kalavathi Kolappa, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kalavathi Kolappa, MD wrote 2,811 Medicare Part D claims totaling $318K in drug costs for 207 beneficiaries.
What is Kalavathi Kolappa, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Kalavathi Kolappa, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.3/100 (Quality: 82.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Kalavathi Kolappa, MD located? ▼
Kalavathi Kolappa, MD is located at 1308 HIGHLAND DR, Washington, NC, 27889. Phone: (252) 946-3666.
What is Kalavathi Kolappa, MD's NPI number? ▼
Kalavathi Kolappa, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891867115, issued on 11/14/2006.
Does Kalavathi Kolappa, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kalavathi Kolappa, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $249K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 53,171 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kalavathi Kolappa, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kalavathi Kolappa, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Mirtazapine, Sertraline Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kalavathi Kolappa, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Kalavathi Kolappa, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,811 Part D claims and 207 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kalavathi Kolappa, MD's credentials? ▼
Kalavathi Kolappa, MD's NPI is 1891867115 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
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.
- 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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