2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1518420785
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NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in ESCONDIDO, California. 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
116
Medicare Part D claims · 32 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$40.18
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR filed 116 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in ESCONDIDO, California, prescribing 81% generic.

116
Part D claims, 2023
81%
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.

NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

116 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR 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 NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/12/2019

NPI 1518420785

Primary specialty

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician

Mid-sized

7,852 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

116 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,639

Specialty distribution in California

How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within California

1. Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 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).

NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider practicing in ESCONDIDO, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1518420785. 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.

NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider at 625 CITRACADO PKWY STE 108, ESCONDIDO, CA, 92025, with a listed phone of (760) 743-1431. NPI 1518420785 was issued on 04/12/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHANDRASHEKAR 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 116 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 32 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% 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.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,852 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 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

625 CITRACADO PKWY STE 108
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025

Provider Details

NPI 1518420785
Specialty Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/12/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR 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.

NORTH COUNTY ENDOCRINE MEDICAL GROUP
ESCONDIDO, 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).

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 NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$40

Largest payer

Averitas Pharma 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 — 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 NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR. To verify NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR'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 · Typical

NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 116 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.

116
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
32
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
291
Total Day Supply
8,708
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.82

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
42
Cabergoline
14

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

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Overview

How NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.

7,852
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider

NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR's 116 claims are below the specialty average of 2,639.

Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR's specialty?
NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in ESCONDIDO, California.
How much does NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR wrote 116 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 32 beneficiaries.
Where is NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR located?
NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR is located at 625 CITRACADO PKWY STE 108, ESCONDIDO, CA, 92025. Phone: (760) 743-1431.
What is NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR's NPI number?
NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518420785, issued on 04/12/2019.
Does NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 7,852 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Cabergoline. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR accept Medicare?
NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR appears in CMS Medicare data with 116 Part D claims and 32 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR's credentials?
NIKHITHA CHANDRASHEKAR's NPI is 1518420785. 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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