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2026 NPPES data Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1851377196 MD
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Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician in Asheville, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,436 in Hematology (Internal Medicine) 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
975
Medicare Part D claims · 165 beneficiaries · Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 693
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$54.22
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Mridu Chand, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 975 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 975
- Part D claims, 2023
- 80%
- 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.
Mridu Chand, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Mridu Chand, MD sits
This provider among hematology (internal medicine) physician peers
Across the 570 hematology (internal medicine) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Mridu Chand, MD writes more Part D claims than 69% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 8% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one hematology (internal medicine) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Mridu Chand, 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)
Mridu Chand, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Mridu Chand, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
975 41% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100 8.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Mridu Chand, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician) - 75/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Mridu Chand, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 551 BREVARD RD, Asheville, NC, 28806, with a listed phone of (828) 212-7021. NPI 1851377196 was issued on 12/19/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 975 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 165 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.1 million in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,436 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 693 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 | 1851377196 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 12/19/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
Reporting: Individual
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 Mridu Chand, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$54
Largest payer
Janssen Biotech, 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
Mridu Chand, MD - brand share 20.0%
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician average
20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 975 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.
975
Total Claims
$2.1M
Total Drug Cost
165
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,717
- Total Day Supply
- 48,698
- Brand vs Generic
- 20% brand / 80% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2.0M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $85K
- Opioid Claims
- 42 (4.3% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.69
- Gender Split
- 73% female / 27% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 13, 65-74: 78, 75-84: 60, 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 Mridu Chand, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Anastrozole
Anastrozole
161 claims
- Hydroxyurea
Hydroxyurea
77 claims
- Letrozole 52
Letrozole
52 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium 52
Levothyroxine Sodium
52 claims
- Imbruvica 48
Imbruvica
48 claims
- Tamoxifen Citrate 44
Tamoxifen Citrate
44 claims
- Gabapentin 37
Gabapentin
37 claims
- Imatinib Mesylate 34
Imatinib Mesylate
34 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 161 |
| Hydroxyurea | 77 |
| Letrozole | 52 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 52 |
| Imbruvica Ibrutinib | 48 |
| Tamoxifen Citrate | 44 |
| Gabapentin | 37 |
| Imatinib Mesylate | 34 |
| Prednisone | 32 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 29 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Mridu Chand, MD fits within the Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
1,436
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
50
States with Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
693
Avg Claims per Provider
Mridu Chand, MD's 975 claims are above the specialty average of 693.
Nearby Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Chand.
Dr. Charles Agbemabiese
M.D.
Thomasville, NC
Dr. Gowthami Arepally
MD
Durham, NC
Dr. Swetha Arshanapally
M.D.
Salisbury, NC
Dr. Trevor Austin
MD
Asheville, NC
Dr. Andrew Beardsley
M.D.
Asheville, NC
Compare Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mridu Chand, MD's specialty? ▼
Mridu Chand, MD specializes in Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Asheville, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Mridu Chand, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Mridu Chand, MD wrote 975 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.1M in drug costs for 165 beneficiaries.
What is Mridu Chand, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Mridu Chand, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Mridu Chand, MD located? ▼
Mridu Chand, MD is located at 551 BREVARD RD, Asheville, NC, 28806. Phone: (828) 212-7021.
What is Mridu Chand, MD's NPI number? ▼
Mridu Chand, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851377196, issued on 12/19/2005.
Does Mridu Chand, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Mridu Chand, MD's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.0M in brand drug costs.
Does Mridu Chand, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Mridu Chand, MD had 42 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%.
How many Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,436 Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 693 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Mridu Chand, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Mridu Chand, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Anastrozole, Hydroxyurea, Letrozole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Mridu Chand, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Mridu Chand, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 975 Part D claims and 165 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Mridu Chand, MD's credentials? ▼
Mridu Chand, MD's NPI is 1851377196 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 (2023). 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 April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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