2026 NPPES data Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician NPI 1427071729 MD
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MURALIDHAR KRISHNAIAH, MD

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician in TOMS RIVER, New Jersey. 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
623
Medicare Part D claims · 84 beneficiaries · Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician avg: 359
MIPS score
93.7128/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$524.73
29 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MURALIDHAR KRISHNAIAH, MD is a Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in TOMS RIVER, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 623 claims across 84 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.7128/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $524.73 across 29 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MURALIDHAR KRISHNAIAH, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.7128 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 623 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MURALIDHAR KRISHNAIAH, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MURALIDHAR KRISHNAIAH, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/26/2006

NPI 1427071729

Primary specialty

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician

Niche

1,803 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

623 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 359

MIPS final score

93.7128/100 10.612800000000007% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician share within New Jersey

1. Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MURALIDHAR KRISHNAIAH, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.7128/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician) — 93.7128/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.7%
MIPS final score (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician) — 93.7128/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

MURALIDHAR KRISHNAIAH, MD is a Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician provider practicing in TOMS RIVER, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1427071729. 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.

MURALIDHAR KRISHNAIAH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1691 ROUTE 9, TOMS RIVER, NJ, 08755, with a listed phone of (732) 914-3843. NPI 1427071729 was issued on 07/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KRISHNAIAH 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 623 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 84 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $212K 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.7128/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.7931), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,803 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 359 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

1691 ROUTE 9
TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755

Provider Details

NPI 1427071729
Specialty Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/26/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

93.7128
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.7931
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MURALIDHAR KRISHNAIAH, 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.

BARNABAS HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP, PC
TOMS RIVER, NJ

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 MURALIDHAR KRISHNAIAH, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$525

Largest payer

Janssen 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

623
Total Claims
$212K
Total Drug Cost
84
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
724
Total Day Supply
20,746
Generic Drug Cost
$15K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
49.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.28
Gender Split
42% female / 58% 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
Invega Sustenna
Paliperidone Palmitate
49
Risperidone
39
Olanzapine
36
Gabapentin
27
Topiramate
27
Divalproex Sodium
25
Lithium Carbonate Er
Lithium Carbonate
23
Metformin Hcl
23
Atorvastatin Calcium
22
Mirtazapine
19

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

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Overview

How MURALIDHAR KRISHNAIAH, MD fits within the Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

1,803
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Providers in US
51
States with Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician
359
Avg Claims per Provider

MURALIDHAR KRISHNAIAH, MD's 623 claims are above the specialty average of 359.

Nearby Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KRISHNAIAH.

Compare Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MURALIDHAR KRISHNAIAH, MD's specialty?
MURALIDHAR KRISHNAIAH, MD specializes in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician and practices in TOMS RIVER, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does MURALIDHAR KRISHNAIAH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MURALIDHAR KRISHNAIAH, MD wrote 623 Medicare Part D claims totaling $212K in drug costs for 84 beneficiaries.
What is MURALIDHAR KRISHNAIAH, MD's Medicare quality score?
MURALIDHAR KRISHNAIAH, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.7128/100 (Quality: 77.7931). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MURALIDHAR KRISHNAIAH, MD located?
MURALIDHAR KRISHNAIAH, MD is located at 1691 ROUTE 9, TOMS RIVER, NJ, 08755. Phone: (732) 914-3843.
What is MURALIDHAR KRISHNAIAH, MD's NPI number?
MURALIDHAR KRISHNAIAH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427071729, issued on 07/26/2006.
How many Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,803 Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician provider writes 359 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MURALIDHAR KRISHNAIAH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MURALIDHAR KRISHNAIAH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Invega Sustenna, Risperidone, Olanzapine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MURALIDHAR KRISHNAIAH, MD accept Medicare?
MURALIDHAR KRISHNAIAH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 623 Part D claims and 84 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MURALIDHAR KRISHNAIAH, MD's credentials?
MURALIDHAR KRISHNAIAH, MD's NPI is 1427071729 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.
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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