2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1568690253 MD
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MELLEKATE VISHWAS, MD

Neurology Physician in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina. 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
289
Medicare Part D claims · 66 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.3K
66 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MELLEKATE VISHWAS, MD filed 289 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology Physician in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina, prescribing 84% generic.

289
Part D claims, 2023
84%
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.

MELLEKATE VISHWAS, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

289 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

MELLEKATE VISHWAS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 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 MELLEKATE VISHWAS, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/01/2009

NPI 1568690253

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

289 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Neurology Physician share within North Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (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).

MELLEKATE VISHWAS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, WINSTON SALEM, NC, 27157, with a listed phone of (336) 716-2255. NPI 1568690253 was issued on 07/01/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VISHWAS 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 289 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 66 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $712K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157

Provider Details

NPI 1568690253
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/01/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELLEKATE VISHWAS, 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.

COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERS
FRESNO, CA
FRESNO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
FRESNO, CA

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 MELLEKATE VISHWAS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.3K

Largest payer

NEUROPACE, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MELLEKATE VISHWAS, MD — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 289 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.

289
Total Claims
$712K
Total Drug Cost
66
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
402
Total Day Supply
11,658
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$670K
Generic Drug Cost
$41K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.83
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: 21, 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.

What MELLEKATE VISHWAS, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Pyridostigmine Bromide
45
Pyridostigmine Bromide Er
Pyridostigmine Bromide
36
Memantine Hcl
20
Azathioprine
18
Prednisone
15
Glycopyrrolate
13
Austedo
Deutetrabenazine
11
Lamotrigine
11
Levetiracetam
11

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How MELLEKATE VISHWAS, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

MELLEKATE VISHWAS, MD's 289 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as VISHWAS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELLEKATE VISHWAS, MD's specialty?
MELLEKATE VISHWAS, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does MELLEKATE VISHWAS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELLEKATE VISHWAS, MD wrote 289 Medicare Part D claims totaling $712K in drug costs for 66 beneficiaries.
Where is MELLEKATE VISHWAS, MD located?
MELLEKATE VISHWAS, MD is located at MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, WINSTON SALEM, NC, 27157. Phone: (336) 716-2255.
What is MELLEKATE VISHWAS, MD's NPI number?
MELLEKATE VISHWAS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568690253, issued on 07/01/2009.
Does MELLEKATE VISHWAS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELLEKATE VISHWAS, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $670K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELLEKATE VISHWAS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELLEKATE VISHWAS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pyridostigmine Bromide, Pyridostigmine Bromide Er, Memantine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELLEKATE VISHWAS, MD accept Medicare?
MELLEKATE VISHWAS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 289 Part D claims and 66 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELLEKATE VISHWAS, MD's credentials?
MELLEKATE VISHWAS, MD's NPI is 1568690253 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

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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