2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1699911404 M.D.
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KANISHKA MONIS, M.D.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in SAN ANTONIO, Texas. 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 · 480 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
42.4299/100
▼ 41 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.7K
85 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KANISHKA MONIS, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAN ANTONIO, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 480 beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 42.4299/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $2.7K across 85 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KANISHKA MONIS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 42.4299 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,046 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)

KANISHKA MONIS, M.D. 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).

KANISHKA MONIS, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/29/2008

NPI 1699911404

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,046 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

MIPS final score

42.4299/100 40.67009999999999% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Texas

1. Interventional Pain Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Texas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KANISHKA MONIS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
42.4299/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — 42.4299/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%42.4%
MIPS final score (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — 42.4299/100 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).

KANISHKA MONIS, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in SAN ANTONIO, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1699911404. 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.

KANISHKA MONIS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 5939 BABCOCK RD STE 112, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78240, with a listed phone of (210) 874-5260. NPI 1699911404 was issued on 12/29/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MONIS 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 3,046 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 480 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $186K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 73.3%. 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 42.4299/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 60.6499, Cost 30.783), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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

5939 BABCOCK RD STE 112
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240

Provider Details

NPI 1699911404
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/29/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

42.4299
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
60.6499
Quality
30.783
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KANISHKA MONIS, 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.

PRIVIA MEDICAL GROUP GULF COAST PLLC
SAN ANTONIO, TX

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 KANISHKA MONIS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.7K

Largest payer

Nevro Corp.

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 — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KANISHKA MONIS, M.D.. To verify KANISHKA MONIS, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

KANISHKA MONIS, M.D. — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 3,046 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.

3,046
Total Claims
$186K
Total Drug Cost
480
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,189
Total Day Supply
93,477
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$35K
Generic Drug Cost
$151K
Opioid Claims
2,232 (73.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.86
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 192, 65-74: 174, 75-84: 91, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
1,435
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
337
Gabapentin
208
Tizanidine Hcl
141
Pregabalin
121
Tramadol Hcl
109
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
105
Oxycodone Hcl
53
Chlorzoxazone
41
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
39

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

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How KANISHKA MONIS, M.D. fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider

KANISHKA MONIS, M.D.'s 3,046 claims are above the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KANISHKA MONIS, M.D.'s specialty?
KANISHKA MONIS, M.D. specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in SAN ANTONIO, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KANISHKA MONIS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KANISHKA MONIS, M.D. wrote 3,046 Medicare Part D claims totaling $186K in drug costs for 480 beneficiaries.
What is KANISHKA MONIS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
KANISHKA MONIS, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 42.4299/100 (Quality: 60.6499, Cost: 30.783). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KANISHKA MONIS, M.D. located?
KANISHKA MONIS, M.D. is located at 5939 BABCOCK RD STE 112, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78240. Phone: (210) 874-5260.
What is KANISHKA MONIS, M.D.'s NPI number?
KANISHKA MONIS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699911404, issued on 12/29/2008.
Does KANISHKA MONIS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KANISHKA MONIS, M.D.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $35K in brand drug costs.
Does KANISHKA MONIS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, KANISHKA MONIS, M.D. had 2,232 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 73.3%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KANISHKA MONIS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KANISHKA MONIS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KANISHKA MONIS, M.D. accept Medicare?
KANISHKA MONIS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,046 Part D claims and 480 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KANISHKA MONIS, M.D.'s credentials?
KANISHKA MONIS, M.D.'s NPI is 1699911404 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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