2026 NPPES data Mental Health Counselor NPI 1982799490 M.D.
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MAHIPAL CHAUDHRI, M.D.

Mental Health Counselor in SANTEE, California. 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 · 111 beneficiaries · Mental Health Counselor avg: 1K
Industry payments
$17.91
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MAHIPAL CHAUDHRI, M.D. is a Mental Health Counselor ([object Object]) practicing in SANTEE, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 111 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $17.91 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MAHIPAL CHAUDHRI, M.D. filed 1,768 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SANTEE, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MAHIPAL CHAUDHRI, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/03/2006

NPI 1982799490

Primary specialty

Mental Health Counselor

High-volume

292,612 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,768 66% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,063

Specialty distribution in California

How Mental Health Counselor compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Mental Health Counselor share within California

1. Mental Health Counselor42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Mental Health Counselor share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Mental Health Counselor (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Mental Health Counselor ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Mental Health Counselor) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Mental Health Counselor) — 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).

MAHIPAL CHAUDHRI, M.D. is a Mental Health Counselor provider practicing in SANTEE, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1982799490. 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.

MAHIPAL CHAUDHRI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Mental Health Counselor provider holding M.D. credentials at 8770 CUYAMACA ST STE 4, SANTEE, CA, 92071, with a listed phone of (619) 596-9890. NPI 1982799490 was issued on 10/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHAUDHRI 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 1,768 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 111 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $65K in drug spend. 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.

Mental Health Counselor is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 292,612 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,063 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

8770 CUYAMACA ST STE 4
SANTEE, CA 92071

Provider Details

NPI 1982799490
Specialty Mental Health Counselor
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/03/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MAHIPAL CHAUDHRI, 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.

NEW YORK MEDICAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, PC
ROCHESTER, NY

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 MAHIPAL CHAUDHRI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$18

Largest payer

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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 — 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 MAHIPAL CHAUDHRI, M.D.. To verify MAHIPAL CHAUDHRI, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,768
Total Claims
$65K
Total Drug Cost
111
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,197
Total Day Supply
64,985
Generic Drug Cost
$46K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.98
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 63, 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.

Drug Claims
Escitalopram Oxalate
139
Clonazepam
111
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
102
Trazodone Hcl
101
Duloxetine Hcl
93
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
87
Quetiapine Fumarate
82
Lamotrigine
77
Lorazepam
57
Alprazolam
54

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

Mental Health Counselor Overview

How MAHIPAL CHAUDHRI, M.D. fits within the Mental Health Counselor landscape nationally.

292,612
Mental Health Counselor Providers in US
55
States with Mental Health Counselor
1,063
Avg Claims per Provider

MAHIPAL CHAUDHRI, M.D.'s 1,768 claims are above the specialty average of 1,063.

Nearby Mental Health Counselor Providers in California

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

Compare Mental Health Counselor nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MAHIPAL CHAUDHRI, M.D.'s specialty?
MAHIPAL CHAUDHRI, M.D. specializes in Mental Health Counselor and practices in SANTEE, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MAHIPAL CHAUDHRI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MAHIPAL CHAUDHRI, M.D. wrote 1,768 Medicare Part D claims totaling $65K in drug costs for 111 beneficiaries.
Where is MAHIPAL CHAUDHRI, M.D. located?
MAHIPAL CHAUDHRI, M.D. is located at 8770 CUYAMACA ST STE 4, SANTEE, CA, 92071. Phone: (619) 596-9890.
What is MAHIPAL CHAUDHRI, M.D.'s NPI number?
MAHIPAL CHAUDHRI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982799490, issued on 10/03/2006.
How many Mental Health Counselor providers are there in the US?
There are 292,612 Mental Health Counselor providers across 55 states in the US. The average Mental Health Counselor provider writes 1,063 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MAHIPAL CHAUDHRI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MAHIPAL CHAUDHRI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Escitalopram Oxalate, Clonazepam, Bupropion Xl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MAHIPAL CHAUDHRI, M.D. accept Medicare?
MAHIPAL CHAUDHRI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,768 Part D claims and 111 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MAHIPAL CHAUDHRI, M.D.'s credentials?
MAHIPAL CHAUDHRI, M.D.'s NPI is 1982799490 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.
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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