2026 NPPES data Vascular Neurology Physician NPI 1871049809 M.D
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MEGHANA KINARIWALA, M.D

Vascular Neurology Physician in SPOKANE, Washington. 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
169
Medicare Part D claims · 70 beneficiaries · Vascular Neurology Physician avg: 378
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MEGHANA KINARIWALA, M.D filed 169 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Vascular Neurology Physician in SPOKANE, Washington, prescribing 92% generic.

169
Part D claims, 2023
92%
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.

MEGHANA KINARIWALA, M.D's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

169 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MEGHANA KINARIWALA, M.D practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 9 hospital affiliations — 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 MEGHANA KINARIWALA, M.D?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/30/2016

NPI 1871049809

Primary specialty

Vascular Neurology Physician

Niche

555 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

169 55% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 378

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Vascular Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Vascular Neurology Physician share within Washington

1. Vascular Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Vascular Neurology Physician share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Vascular Neurology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Vascular Neurology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Vascular Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Vascular Neurology Physician) — 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).

MEGHANA KINARIWALA, M.D is a Vascular Neurology Physician provider practicing in SPOKANE, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D. NPI: 1871049809. 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.

MEGHANA KINARIWALA, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vascular Neurology Physician provider holding M.D credentials at 105 W 8TH AVE STE 318C, SPOKANE, WA, 99204, with a listed phone of (509) 474-6650. NPI 1871049809 was issued on 08/30/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KINARIWALA 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 169 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 70 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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.

Vascular Neurology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 555 enrolled providers across 47 states and an average of 378 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

105 W 8TH AVE STE 318C
SPOKANE, WA 99204

Provider Details

NPI 1871049809
Specialty Vascular Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/30/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MEGHANA KINARIWALA, 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.

PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES - WASHINGTON
RICHLAND, WA
PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES MT
RICHLAND, WA
PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES OREGON
MEMPHIS, TN
PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES WASHINGTON
SPOKANE, WA
PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES WASHINGTON
MEMPHIS, TN
PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES- WASHINGTON
MEMPHIS, TN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MEGHANA KINARIWALA, M.D. To verify MEGHANA KINARIWALA, M.D's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

MEGHANA KINARIWALA, M.D — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 169 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.

169
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
70
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
354
Total Day Supply
10,444
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$10K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.63
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
72
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
27
Rosuvastatin Calcium
19

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

Vascular Neurology Physician Overview

How MEGHANA KINARIWALA, M.D fits within the Vascular Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

555
Vascular Neurology Physician Providers in US
47
States with Vascular Neurology Physician
378
Avg Claims per Provider

MEGHANA KINARIWALA, M.D's 169 claims are below the specialty average of 378.

Nearby Vascular Neurology Physician Providers in Washington

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

Compare Vascular Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MEGHANA KINARIWALA, M.D's specialty?
MEGHANA KINARIWALA, M.D specializes in Vascular Neurology Physician and practices in SPOKANE, Washington. Credentials: M.D.
How much does MEGHANA KINARIWALA, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MEGHANA KINARIWALA, M.D wrote 169 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 70 beneficiaries.
Where is MEGHANA KINARIWALA, M.D located?
MEGHANA KINARIWALA, M.D is located at 105 W 8TH AVE STE 318C, SPOKANE, WA, 99204. Phone: (509) 474-6650.
What is MEGHANA KINARIWALA, M.D's NPI number?
MEGHANA KINARIWALA, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871049809, issued on 08/30/2016.
Does MEGHANA KINARIWALA, M.D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MEGHANA KINARIWALA, M.D's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
How many Vascular Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 555 Vascular Neurology Physician providers across 47 states in the US. The average Vascular Neurology Physician provider writes 378 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MEGHANA KINARIWALA, M.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MEGHANA KINARIWALA, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Clopidogrel, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MEGHANA KINARIWALA, M.D accept Medicare?
MEGHANA KINARIWALA, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 169 Part D claims and 70 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MEGHANA KINARIWALA, M.D's credentials?
MEGHANA KINARIWALA, M.D's NPI is 1871049809 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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