NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1497831978 M.D.
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Gastroenterology Physician in Pomona, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,601 in Gastroenterology 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
614
Medicare Part D claims · 238 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Krishan Malhotra, M.D. filed 614 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gastroenterology Physician in Pomona, California, prescribing 91% generic.
- 614
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- generic prescribing
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.
Krishan Malhotra, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
614 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Krishan Malhotra, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Krishan Malhotra, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gastroenterology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
614 26% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Gastroenterology Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Krishan Malhotra, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1902 ROYALTY DR, Pomona, CA, 91767, with a listed phone of (909) 629-2290. NPI 1497831978 was issued on 10/27/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 614 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 238 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $25K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count.
Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,601 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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 | 1497831978 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gastroenterology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/27/2006 |
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Krishan Malhotra, M.D.. To verify Krishan Malhotra, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Krishan Malhotra, M.D. - brand share 9.0%
Gastroenterology Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 614 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.
614
Total Claims
$25K
Total Drug Cost
238
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 954
- Total Day Supply
- 22,092
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $7K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $19K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 38
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.48
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 23, 65-74: 131, 75-84: 70, 85+: 14
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Krishan Malhotra, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
195 claims
- Peg 3350-Electrolyte
Peg 3350-Electrolyte
125 claims
- Famotidine 52
Famotidine
52 claims
- Dicyclomine Hcl 18
Dicyclomine Hcl
18 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium 16
Pantoprazole Sodium
16 claims
- Sulfasalazine 16
Sulfasalazine
16 claims
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl 13
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
13 claims
- Loperamide 12
Loperamide
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 195 |
| Peg 3350-Electrolyte Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg | 125 |
| Famotidine | 52 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 18 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 16 |
| Sulfasalazine | 16 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 13 |
| Loperamide Loperamide Hcl | 12 |
| Propranolol Hcl | 11 |
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf "Sodium | N/A |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gastroenterology Physician Overview
How Krishan Malhotra, M.D. fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.
16,601
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider
Krishan Malhotra, M.D.'s 614 claims are below the specialty average of 833.
Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Malhotra.
Dr. David Aarons
MD
Lodi, CA
Dr. Constante Abaya
MD
Oxnard, CA
Dr. Homan Abdollahzadeh
MD
Palm Springs, CA
Dr. John Abdulian
M.D.
Fresno, CA
Dr. Hussein Abidali
DO
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Krishan Malhotra, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Krishan Malhotra, M.D. specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in Pomona, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Krishan Malhotra, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Krishan Malhotra, M.D. wrote 614 Medicare Part D claims totaling $25K in drug costs for 238 beneficiaries.
Where is Krishan Malhotra, M.D. located? ▼
Krishan Malhotra, M.D. is located at 1902 ROYALTY DR, Pomona, CA, 91767. Phone: (909) 629-2290.
What is Krishan Malhotra, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Krishan Malhotra, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497831978, issued on 10/27/2006.
Does Krishan Malhotra, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Krishan Malhotra, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,601 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Krishan Malhotra, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Krishan Malhotra, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Peg 3350-Electrolyte, Famotidine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Krishan Malhotra, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Krishan Malhotra, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 614 Part D claims and 238 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Krishan Malhotra, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Krishan Malhotra, M.D.'s NPI is 1497831978 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
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.
- 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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