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2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1972651925 MD
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Psychiatry Physician in Panorama City, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 53,171 in Psychiatry 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 182 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Nareshkumar Arulampalam, MD filed 1,733 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in Panorama City, California, prescribing 96% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- 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.
Nareshkumar Arulampalam, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,733 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Nareshkumar Arulampalam, MD 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).
What does the federal data show about Nareshkumar Arulampalam, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,733 67% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Psychiatry Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Nareshkumar Arulampalam, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 13652 CANTARA ST, Panorama City, CA, 91402, with a listed phone of (818) 375-2000. NPI 1972651925 was issued on 01/08/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,733 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 182 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $203K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count.
Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,171 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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 | 1972651925 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/08/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Nareshkumar Arulampalam, 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.
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Panorama City, 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).
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Nareshkumar Arulampalam, MD. To verify Nareshkumar Arulampalam, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Nareshkumar Arulampalam, MD - brand share 4.0%
Psychiatry Physician average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 1,733 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.
1,733
Total Claims
$203K
Total Drug Cost
182
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,754
- Total Day Supply
- 110,819
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $158K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $45K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.46
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 47, 65-74: 87, 75-84: N/A, 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 Nareshkumar Arulampalam, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
167 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
109 claims
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
100 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
97 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
80 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl
Fluoxetine Hcl
77 claims
- Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hbr
71 claims
- Mirtazapine 65
Mirtazapine
65 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 167 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 109 |
| Lorazepam | 100 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 97 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 80 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 77 |
| Citalopram Hbr Citalopram Hydrobromide | 71 |
| Mirtazapine | 65 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 64 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl Er Venlafaxine Hcl | 59 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Nareshkumar Arulampalam, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
53,171
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider
Nareshkumar Arulampalam, MD's 1,733 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.
Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Arulampalam.
Dr. Nancy Aaen
MD
Napa, CA
Dr. Criselda Abad-Santos
M.D.
Woodland Hills, CA
Dr. Mekabiz Abaian
MD
San Bernardino, CA
Dr. Kafia Abbasi
M.D.
French Camp, CA
Dr. Michele Abbasi
M.D.
Westlake Village, CA
Compare Psychiatry 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 California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nareshkumar Arulampalam, MD's specialty? ▼
Nareshkumar Arulampalam, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in Panorama City, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does Nareshkumar Arulampalam, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Nareshkumar Arulampalam, MD wrote 1,733 Medicare Part D claims totaling $203K in drug costs for 182 beneficiaries.
Where is Nareshkumar Arulampalam, MD located? ▼
Nareshkumar Arulampalam, MD is located at 13652 CANTARA ST, Panorama City, CA, 91402. Phone: (818) 375-2000.
What is Nareshkumar Arulampalam, MD's NPI number? ▼
Nareshkumar Arulampalam, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972651925, issued on 01/08/2007.
Does Nareshkumar Arulampalam, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Nareshkumar Arulampalam, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $158K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 53,171 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nareshkumar Arulampalam, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nareshkumar Arulampalam, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Buspirone Hcl, Lorazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nareshkumar Arulampalam, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Nareshkumar Arulampalam, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,733 Part D claims and 182 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nareshkumar Arulampalam, MD's credentials? ▼
Nareshkumar Arulampalam, MD's NPI is 1972651925 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.
- 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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