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2026 NPPES data Neuro-ophthalmology Physician NPI 1679713887 M.D
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Neuro-ophthalmology Physician in Lexington, Kentucky.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 128 in Neuro-ophthalmology 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
590
Medicare Part D claims · 94 beneficiaries · Neuro-ophthalmology Physician avg: 419
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$350
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 590 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 100/100
- MIPS score · +17 vs avg
- 590
- Part D claims, 2023
- 78%
- 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.
Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D sits
This provider among neuro-ophthalmology physician peers
Across the 49 neuro-ophthalmology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D writes more Part D claims than 76% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 92% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one neuro-ophthalmology physician peer from a representative sample of 48; the gold marker is Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D 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).
What does the federal data show about Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Neuro-ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
590 41% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
100/100 16.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Kentucky
How Neuro-ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neuro-ophthalmology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 100/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Neuro-ophthalmology Physician) - 100/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neuro-ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D credentials at 800 ROSE ST, Lexington, KY, 40536, with a listed phone of (859) 218-5038. NPI 1679713887 was issued on 02/27/2009.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 590 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 94 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $134K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Neuro-ophthalmology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 128 enrolled providers across 34 states and an average of 419 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 | 1679713887 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neuro-ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 02/27/2009 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Padmaja Sudhakar, 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.
Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc
Lexington, KY
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 Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$350
Largest payer
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Most common payment type
Education
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D - brand share 22.0%
Neuro-ophthalmology Physician average
22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 590 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.
590
Total Claims
$134K
Total Drug Cost
94
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 753
- Total Day Supply
- 21,920
- Brand vs Generic
- 22% brand / 78% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $110K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $25K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 62.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.63
- Gender Split
- 70% female / 30% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 43, 65-74: 34, 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 Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amitriptyline Hcl
Amitriptyline Hcl
76 claims
- Acetazolamide
Acetazolamide
53 claims
- Pyridostigmine Bro…
Pyridostigmine Bromide
51 claims
- Aimovig Autoinjector
Aimovig Autoinjector
43 claims
- Mycophenolate Mofe…
Mycophenolate Mofetil
40 claims
- Baclofen
Baclofen
32 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
32 claims
- Topiramate 30
Topiramate
30 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 76 |
| Acetazolamide | 53 |
| Pyridostigmine Bromide | 51 |
| Aimovig Autoinjector Erenumab-Aooe | 43 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 40 |
| Baclofen | 32 |
| Prednisone | 32 |
| Topiramate | 30 |
| Trokendi Xr Topiramate | 22 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 18 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neuro-ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D fits within the Neuro-ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.
128
Neuro-ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
34
States with Neuro-ophthalmology Physician
419
Avg Claims per Provider
Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D's 590 claims are above the specialty average of 419.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D's specialty? ▼
Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D specializes in Neuro-ophthalmology Physician and practices in Lexington, Kentucky. Credentials: M.D.
How much does Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D wrote 590 Medicare Part D claims totaling $134K in drug costs for 94 beneficiaries.
What is Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D's Medicare quality score? ▼
Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D located? ▼
Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D is located at 800 ROSE ST, Lexington, KY, 40536. Phone: (859) 218-5038.
What is Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D's NPI number? ▼
Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679713887, issued on 02/27/2009.
Does Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $110K in brand drug costs.
How many Neuro-ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 128 Neuro-ophthalmology Physician providers across 34 states in the US. The average Neuro-ophthalmology Physician provider writes 419 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amitriptyline Hcl, Acetazolamide, Pyridostigmine Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D accept Medicare? ▼
Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 590 Part D claims and 94 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D's credentials? ▼
Padmaja Sudhakar, M.D's NPI is 1679713887 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
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.
- 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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