NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician NPI 1396845814 M.D.
Verify on CMS → 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 1,143 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
123
Medicare Part D claims · 75 beneficiaries · MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician avg: 657
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Parwathi Paniker, M.D. filed 123 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, prescribing 89% generic.
- 123
- Part D claims, 2024
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- ≥34th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Parwathi Paniker, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1396845814), first enumerated 09/24/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 123 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1396845814 · MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1396845814
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-NARROW 1,143
- RX-LIGHT 123
- BOOK-THIN 3 in Hawaii
- PHOTO-ENUM Robert Leposavic · 2006
Parwathi Paniker, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
123 ≥ 34th percentile 34% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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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 reportedPrimary specialty
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
123 81% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Hawaii
How MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Hawaii 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:
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).
Practice Address
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 11.0%
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 123 2024 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 2024.
123
Total Claims
$24K
Total Drug Cost
75
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 123.4
- Total Day Supply
- 2,739
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $22K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Opioid Claims
- 16 (13.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 24
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.04
- Gender Split
- 39% female / 61% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Parwathi Paniker, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Fluorouracil
Fluorouracil
28 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
14 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
13 claims
- Gentamicin Sulfate 11
Gentamicin Sulfate
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Fluorouracil | 28 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 14 |
| Cephalexin | 13 |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 11 |
* 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.
1,143
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
657
Avg Claims per Provider
Parwathi Paniker, M.D.'s 123 claims are below the specialty average of 657.
Nationwide MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Paniker, both outside Hawaii so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
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.
One of 3 MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician providers enrolled in Hawaii, 2 are shown here.
Compare MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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 2024, Parwathi Paniker, M.D. wrote 123 Medicare Part D claims totaling $24K in drug costs for 75 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 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $22K in brand drug costs.
Does Parwathi Paniker, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Parwathi Paniker, M.D. had 16 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.0%.
How many MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,143 MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider writes 657 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Parwathi Paniker, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Parwathi Paniker, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluorouracil, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Cephalexin. 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 123 Part D claims and 75 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. 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
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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