2026 NPPES data MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician NPI 1396845814 M.D.
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Parwathi Paniker, M.D.

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,102 in MOHS-Micrographic Surgery 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
194
Medicare Part D claims · 113 beneficiaries · MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician avg: 607
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Parwathi Paniker, M.D. filed 194 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, prescribing 85% generic.

194
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing

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Parwathi Paniker, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

194 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. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

Parwathi Paniker, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Parwathi Paniker, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/24/2006

NPI 1396845814

Primary specialty

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician

Niche

1,102 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

194 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 607

Specialty distribution in Hawaii

How MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Hawaii providers

Hawaii providers

Largest specialties in Hawaii (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 16.4%Behavior Technician16.4%Massage Therapist - 4.3%Massage Therapist4.3%Physical Therapist - 3.7%Physical Therapist3.7%Pharmacist - 3.7%Pharmacist3.7%Mental Health Counselor - 3.1%Mental Health Counselor3.1%Internal Medicine Physician - 3.1%Internal Medicine Physician3.1%MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician - 0%MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician0%
Largest specialties in Hawaii (% of in-state 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 MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Parwathi Paniker, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 74-517 HONOKOHAU ST, Kailua Kona, HI, 96740, with a listed phone of (808) 334-4400. NPI 1396845814 was issued on 09/24/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Paniker 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 194 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 113 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $72K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.9%. 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.

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,102 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 607 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

74-517 HONOKOHAU ST
Kailua Kona, HI 96740

Provider Details

NPI 1396845814
Specialty MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/24/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Parwathi Paniker, M.D. - brand share 15.0%
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician average

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 194 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.

194
Total Claims
$72K
Total Drug Cost
113
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
202
Total Day Supply
4,435
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$68K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
23 (11.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
36

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 48, 75-84: 48, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Parwathi Paniker, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Fluorouracil
33
Cephalexin
20
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
19
Gentamicin Sulfate
17
Doxycycline Monohydrate
15
Mupirocin
14
Otezla
Apremilast
12

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

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Overview

How Parwathi Paniker, M.D. fits within the MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,102
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
607
Avg Claims per Provider

Parwathi Paniker, M.D.'s 194 claims are below the specialty average of 607.

Nearby MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Providers in Hawaii

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

Compare MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • 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 Hawaii medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parwathi Paniker, M.D.'s specialty?
Parwathi Paniker, M.D. specializes in MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician and practices in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Parwathi Paniker, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Parwathi Paniker, M.D. wrote 194 Medicare Part D claims totaling $72K in drug costs for 113 beneficiaries.
Where is Parwathi Paniker, M.D. located?
Parwathi Paniker, M.D. is located at 74-517 HONOKOHAU ST, Kailua Kona, HI, 96740. Phone: (808) 334-4400.
What is Parwathi Paniker, M.D.'s NPI number?
Parwathi Paniker, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396845814, issued on 09/24/2006.
Does Parwathi Paniker, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Parwathi Paniker, M.D.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $68K in brand drug costs.
Does Parwathi Paniker, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Parwathi Paniker, M.D. had 23 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.9%.
How many MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,102 MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider writes 607 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Parwathi Paniker, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Parwathi Paniker, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluorouracil, Cephalexin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Parwathi Paniker, M.D. accept Medicare?
Parwathi Paniker, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 194 Part D claims and 113 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Parwathi Paniker, M.D.'s credentials?
Parwathi Paniker, M.D.'s NPI is 1396845814 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.