2026 NPPES data Legal Medicine NPI 1215999362 MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN
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KANCHANMALA KATAPADI, MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN

Legal Medicine in BROOKLYN, New York. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 175 beneficiaries · Legal Medicine avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$272.82
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KANCHANMALA KATAPADI, MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN filed 2,219 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Legal Medicine in BROOKLYN, New York, prescribing 82% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
82%
generic prescribing
$272.82
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.

KANCHANMALA KATAPADI, MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,219 Top 15% higher than 85% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

What does the federal data show about KANCHANMALA KATAPADI, MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/04/2006

NPI 1215999362

Primary specialty

Legal Medicine

Niche

1,067 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,219 21% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,821

Specialty distribution in New York

How Legal Medicine compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Legal Medicine share within New York

1. Legal Medicine42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Legal Medicine share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Legal Medicine (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Legal Medicine ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Legal Medicine) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Legal Medicine) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

KANCHANMALA KATAPADI, MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Legal Medicine provider holding MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN credentials at 459 7TH AVENUE GROUND FLOOR, BROOKLYN, NY, 11215, with a listed phone of (718) 832-1964. NPI 1215999362 was issued on 04/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KATAPADI 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 2,219 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 175 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $263K 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.

Legal Medicine is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,067 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,821 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

459 7TH AVENUE GROUND FLOOR
BROOKLYN, NY 11215

Provider Details

NPI 1215999362
Specialty Legal Medicine
Credentials MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/04/2006

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 KANCHANMALA KATAPADI, MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$273

Largest payer

Lilly USA, 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 — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KANCHANMALA KATAPADI, MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN. To verify KANCHANMALA KATAPADI, MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KANCHANMALA KATAPADI, MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 2,219 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.

2,219
Total Claims
$263K
Total Drug Cost
175
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,499
Total Day Supply
97,506
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$216K
Generic Drug Cost
$46K
Antibiotic Claims
51

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.02
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 63, 75-84: 56, 85+: 42

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KANCHANMALA KATAPADI, MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
148
Amlodipine Besylate
105
Metformin Hcl
89
Eliquis
Apixaban
56
Levothyroxine Sodium
55
Rosuvastatin Calcium
54
Simvastatin
53
Gabapentin
48
Furosemide
46
Lisinopril
45

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

Legal Medicine Overview

How KANCHANMALA KATAPADI, MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN fits within the Legal Medicine landscape nationally.

1,067
Legal Medicine Providers in US
51
States with Legal Medicine
2,821
Avg Claims per Provider

KANCHANMALA KATAPADI, MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN's 2,219 claims are below the specialty average of 2,821.

Nearby Legal Medicine Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KATAPADI.

Compare Legal Medicine nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KANCHANMALA KATAPADI, MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN's specialty?
KANCHANMALA KATAPADI, MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN specializes in Legal Medicine and practices in BROOKLYN, New York. Credentials: MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN.
How much does KANCHANMALA KATAPADI, MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KANCHANMALA KATAPADI, MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN wrote 2,219 Medicare Part D claims totaling $263K in drug costs for 175 beneficiaries.
Where is KANCHANMALA KATAPADI, MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN located?
KANCHANMALA KATAPADI, MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN is located at 459 7TH AVENUE GROUND FLOOR, BROOKLYN, NY, 11215. Phone: (718) 832-1964.
What is KANCHANMALA KATAPADI, MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN's NPI number?
KANCHANMALA KATAPADI, MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215999362, issued on 04/04/2006.
Does KANCHANMALA KATAPADI, MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KANCHANMALA KATAPADI, MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $216K in brand drug costs.
How many Legal Medicine providers are there in the US?
There are 1,067 Legal Medicine providers across 51 states in the US. The average Legal Medicine provider writes 2,821 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KANCHANMALA KATAPADI, MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KANCHANMALA KATAPADI, MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN'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 KANCHANMALA KATAPADI, MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN accept Medicare?
KANCHANMALA KATAPADI, MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,219 Part D claims and 175 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KANCHANMALA KATAPADI, MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN's credentials?
KANCHANMALA KATAPADI, MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN's NPI is 1215999362 with credentials MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN. 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.
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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