2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1861436628 M.D.
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NEIL CHERIAN, M.D.

Neurology Physician in CLEVELAND, Ohio. 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
644
Medicare Part D claims · 135 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$242.49
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NEIL CHERIAN, M.D. is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CLEVELAND, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 644 claims across 135 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $242.49 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NEIL CHERIAN, M.D. filed 644 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CLEVELAND, Ohio. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NEIL CHERIAN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

NEIL CHERIAN, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/15/2006

NPI 1861436628

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

644 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Neurology Physician share within Ohio

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

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).

NEIL CHERIAN, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in CLEVELAND, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1861436628. 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.

NEIL CHERIAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 9500 EUCLID AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44195, with a listed phone of (800) 223-2273. NPI 1861436628 was issued on 06/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHERIAN 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 644 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 135 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $54K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% 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

9500 EUCLID AVE
CLEVELAND, OH 44195

Provider Details

NPI 1861436628
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/15/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NEIL CHERIAN, 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.

CLEVELAND CLINIC
★★★★☆ 4/5
CLEVELAND, OH
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 360180
CENTER FOR PHYSICAL REHABILITATION AND THERAPY LP
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
CENTER FOR PHYSICAL REHABILITATION INC
GRAND RAPIDS, MI

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 NEIL CHERIAN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$242

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to NEIL CHERIAN, M.D.. To verify NEIL CHERIAN, M.D.'s current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

NEIL CHERIAN, M.D. — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 644 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.

644
Total Claims
$54K
Total Drug Cost
135
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
907
Total Day Supply
26,711
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$42K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
56% female / 44% 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
Gabapentin
259
Duloxetine Hcl
68
Aimovig Autoinjector
Erenumab-Aooe
36
Oxcarbazepine
28
Topiramate
26
Pregabalin
25
Tizanidine Hcl
19
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
16
Rosuvastatin Calcium
13
Amitriptyline Hcl
12

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How NEIL CHERIAN, M.D. 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

NEIL CHERIAN, M.D.'s 644 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Ohio

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NEIL CHERIAN, M.D.'s specialty?
NEIL CHERIAN, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in CLEVELAND, Ohio. Credentials: M.D..
How much does NEIL CHERIAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NEIL CHERIAN, M.D. wrote 644 Medicare Part D claims totaling $54K in drug costs for 135 beneficiaries.
Where is NEIL CHERIAN, M.D. located?
NEIL CHERIAN, M.D. is located at 9500 EUCLID AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44195. Phone: (800) 223-2273.
What is NEIL CHERIAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
NEIL CHERIAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861436628, issued on 06/15/2006.
Does NEIL CHERIAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NEIL CHERIAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $42K 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 NEIL CHERIAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NEIL CHERIAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Duloxetine Hcl, Aimovig Autoinjector. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NEIL CHERIAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
NEIL CHERIAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 644 Part D claims and 135 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NEIL CHERIAN, M.D.'s credentials?
NEIL CHERIAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1861436628 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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