2026 NPPES data Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1184852899 MD
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POONAM CHHIBBER, MD

Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in PORTLAND, Oregon. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 429 beneficiaries · Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

POONAM CHHIBBER, MD filed 4,364 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in PORTLAND, Oregon, prescribing 91% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing

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POONAM CHHIBBER, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

4,364 Top 8% higher than 92% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

POONAM CHHIBBER, MD 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 POONAM CHHIBBER, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/01/2009

NPI 1184852899

Primary specialty

Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Rare

149 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,364 252% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,239

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Oregon

1. Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Oregon

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) 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).

POONAM CHHIBBER, MD is a Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in PORTLAND, Oregon, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1184852899. 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.

POONAM CHHIBBER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1585 SW MARLOW AVE STE 220, PORTLAND, OR, 97225, with a listed phone of (503) 922-2888. NPI 1184852899 was issued on 07/01/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHHIBBER 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 4,364 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 429 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $323K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%. 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.

Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 149 enrolled providers across 39 states and an average of 1,239 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

1585 SW MARLOW AVE STE 220
PORTLAND, OR 97225

Provider Details

NPI 1184852899
Specialty Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/01/2009

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

POONAM CHHIBBER, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 4,364 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.

4,364
Total Claims
$323K
Total Drug Cost
429
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
10,901
Total Day Supply
320,450
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$239K
Generic Drug Cost
$83K
Opioid Claims
47 (1.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
99

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.08
Gender Split
75% female / 25% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 225, 75-84: 142, 85+: 37

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
427
Levothyroxine Sodium
284
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
185
Losartan Potassium
176
Metformin Hcl
155
Amlodipine Besylate
149
Lisinopril
133
Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
107
Omeprazole
101
Glipizide Er
Glipizide
100

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

Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How POONAM CHHIBBER, MD fits within the Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

149
Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
39
States with Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
1,239
Avg Claims per Provider

POONAM CHHIBBER, MD's 4,364 claims are above the specialty average of 1,239.

Nearby Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Oregon

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

Compare Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is POONAM CHHIBBER, MD's specialty?
POONAM CHHIBBER, MD specializes in Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in PORTLAND, Oregon. Credentials: MD.
How much does POONAM CHHIBBER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, POONAM CHHIBBER, MD wrote 4,364 Medicare Part D claims totaling $323K in drug costs for 429 beneficiaries.
Where is POONAM CHHIBBER, MD located?
POONAM CHHIBBER, MD is located at 1585 SW MARLOW AVE STE 220, PORTLAND, OR, 97225. Phone: (503) 922-2888.
What is POONAM CHHIBBER, MD's NPI number?
POONAM CHHIBBER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184852899, issued on 07/01/2009.
Does POONAM CHHIBBER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
POONAM CHHIBBER, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $239K in brand drug costs.
Does POONAM CHHIBBER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, POONAM CHHIBBER, MD had 47 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
How many Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 149 Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 39 states in the US. The average Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,239 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does POONAM CHHIBBER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, POONAM CHHIBBER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Metformin Hcl Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does POONAM CHHIBBER, MD accept Medicare?
POONAM CHHIBBER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,364 Part D claims and 429 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify POONAM CHHIBBER, MD's credentials?
POONAM CHHIBBER, MD's NPI is 1184852899 with credentials MD. 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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