NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1700816600 MD
Verify on CMS → Keshav Chander, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 25,298 in Cardiovascular Disease 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 442 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
45.8/100
▼ 38 pts below national avg 83.5 · Below average
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Keshav Chander, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 45.8/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 3,281 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 45.8/100
- MIPS score · -38 vs avg
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 88%
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Keshav Chander, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1700816600), first enumerated 07/04/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 3,281 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 45.8/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1700816600 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · MIPS-LOW · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1700816600
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 25K Cardiovascular Disease
- MIPS-LOW 45.8/100
- RX-MID 3,281
- BOOK-THIN 189 in Nevada
- PHOTO-FINISH Shahid Malik · ±0.1
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Shahid Malik · l…
Shahid Malik
45.7 MIPS pts
- Chander · this p…
Chander · this provider
45.8 MIPS pts
- Ramachandra Vemu…
Ramachandra Vemuri
46 MIPS pts
- Roberto Arce · h…
Roberto Arce
46.3 MIPS pts
- Percy Aitken · n…
Percy Aitken
46.3 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Keshav Chander, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
46 ≥ 4th percentile 4% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured 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.
The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Keshav Chander, MD sits
This provider among cardiovascular disease physician peers
Across the 7,999 cardiovascular disease physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Keshav Chander, MD writes more Part D claims than 56% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 6% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one cardiovascular disease physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Keshav Chander, 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)
Keshav Chander, 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).
What does the federal data show about Keshav Chander, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,281 4% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
45.8/100 37.7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Nevada
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Nevada providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Keshav Chander, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 45.8/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1700816600 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/04/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
45.8153
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
0
Quality
52.7175
Cost
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Keshav Chander, 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.
Chander PLLC
Las Vegas, NV
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Keshav Chander, MD - brand share 12.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 3,281 2024 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 2024.
3,281
Total Claims
$425K
Total Drug Cost
442
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 7,986.2
- Total Day Supply
- 238,763
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $385K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $40K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.34
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 27, 65-74: 190, 75-84: 181, 85+: 44
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Keshav Chander, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
431 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
415 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
292 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
200 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
178 claims
- Carvedilol 131
Carvedilol
131 claims
- Lisinopril 126
Lisinopril
126 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate 102
Metoprolol Succinate
102 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 431 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 415 |
| Losartan Potassium | 292 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 200 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 178 |
| Carvedilol | 131 |
| Lisinopril | 126 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 102 |
| Furosemide | 98 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 86 |
* 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 Keshav Chander, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.
25,298
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,149
Avg Claims per Provider
Keshav Chander, MD's 3,281 claims are above the specialty average of 3,149.
Nationwide Cardiovascular Disease Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Chander, both outside Nevada so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (45.8 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Nevada
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nevada, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Chander.
One of 189 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers enrolled in Nevada, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Mohammad Abu Sheikha
MD
Reno, NV
Dr. Ramon Acevedo
M.D.
North Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Chowdhury Ahsan
MD
Las Vegas, NV
William Aitken
Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Salman Akhtar
MD
Las Vegas, NV
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keshav Chander, MD's specialty? ▼
Keshav Chander, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Las Vegas, Nevada. Credentials: MD.
How much does Keshav Chander, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Keshav Chander, MD wrote 3,281 Medicare Part D claims totaling $425K in drug costs for 442 beneficiaries.
What is Keshav Chander, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Keshav Chander, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 45.8/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 52.7). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Keshav Chander, MD located? ▼
Keshav Chander, MD is located at 8970 W TROPICANA AVE STE 6, Las Vegas, NV, 89147. Phone: (702) 473-5333.
What is Keshav Chander, MD's NPI number? ▼
Keshav Chander, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700816600, issued on 07/04/2006.
Does Keshav Chander, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Keshav Chander, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $385K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 25,298 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,149 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Keshav Chander, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Keshav Chander, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Tartrate, Amlodipine Besylate, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Keshav Chander, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Keshav Chander, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,281 Part D claims and 442 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Keshav Chander, MD's credentials? ▼
Keshav Chander, MD's NPI is 1700816600 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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