2026 NPPES data Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician NPI 1396778973 M.D.
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MUTHUKUMAR VELLAICHAMY, M.D.

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician in TOPEKA, Kansas. 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
64
Medicare Part D claims · Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician avg: 91
What the federal data reveals: MUTHUKUMAR VELLAICHAMY, M.D. is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in TOPEKA, Kansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 64 claims .

What stands out: MUTHUKUMAR VELLAICHAMY, M.D. filed 64 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across TOPEKA, Kansas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MUTHUKUMAR VELLAICHAMY, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MUTHUKUMAR VELLAICHAMY, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/08/2006

NPI 1396778973

Primary specialty

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician

Niche

2,247 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

64 30% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 91

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician share within Kansas

1. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician share within Kansas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine 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).

MUTHUKUMAR VELLAICHAMY, M.D. is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician provider practicing in TOPEKA, Kansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1396778973. 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.

MUTHUKUMAR VELLAICHAMY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1500 SW 10TH AVE, TOPEKA, KS, 66604, with a listed phone of (785) 354-5242. NPI 1396778973 was issued on 07/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VELLAICHAMY 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 64 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.0%. 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.

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,247 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 91 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

1500 SW 10TH AVE
TOPEKA, KS 66604

Provider Details

NPI 1396778973
Specialty Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/08/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MUTHUKUMAR VELLAICHAMY, 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.

KSPEDIATRICS LLC
WICHITA, KS

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

64
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
74
Total Day Supply
2,123
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
16 (25.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
46.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.72

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician Overview

How MUTHUKUMAR VELLAICHAMY, M.D. fits within the Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

2,247
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician Providers in US
52
States with Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician
91
Avg Claims per Provider

MUTHUKUMAR VELLAICHAMY, M.D.'s 64 claims are below the specialty average of 91.

Nearby Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician Providers in Kansas

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

Compare Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MUTHUKUMAR VELLAICHAMY, M.D.'s specialty?
MUTHUKUMAR VELLAICHAMY, M.D. specializes in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician and practices in TOPEKA, Kansas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MUTHUKUMAR VELLAICHAMY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MUTHUKUMAR VELLAICHAMY, M.D. wrote 64 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is MUTHUKUMAR VELLAICHAMY, M.D. located?
MUTHUKUMAR VELLAICHAMY, M.D. is located at 1500 SW 10TH AVE, TOPEKA, KS, 66604. Phone: (785) 354-5242.
What is MUTHUKUMAR VELLAICHAMY, M.D.'s NPI number?
MUTHUKUMAR VELLAICHAMY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396778973, issued on 07/08/2006.
Does MUTHUKUMAR VELLAICHAMY, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MUTHUKUMAR VELLAICHAMY, M.D. had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.0%.
How many Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,247 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician provider writes 91 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does MUTHUKUMAR VELLAICHAMY, M.D. accept Medicare?
MUTHUKUMAR VELLAICHAMY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 64 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MUTHUKUMAR VELLAICHAMY, M.D.'s credentials?
MUTHUKUMAR VELLAICHAMY, M.D.'s NPI is 1396778973 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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