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2026 NPPES data Nuclear Cardiology Physician NPI 1164518460 M.D.
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Nuclear Cardiology Physician in Belleville, Illinois.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 374 in Nuclear Cardiology 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 949 beneficiaries · Nuclear Cardiology Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.6K
142 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
Prasad Kandula, M.D. filed 8,242 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nuclear Cardiology Physician in Belleville, Illinois, prescribing 87% generic.
- 8K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- 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.
Prasad Kandula, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
8,242 Top 3% higher than 97% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Prasad Kandula, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Prasad Kandula, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nuclear Cardiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
8,242 105% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Illinois
How Nuclear Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois 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 Nuclear Cardiology 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).
Prasad Kandula, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nuclear Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4600 MEMORIAL DR STE W1, Belleville, IL, 62226, with a listed phone of (618) 233-3066. NPI 1164518460 was issued on 10/05/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 8,242 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 949 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count.
Nuclear Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 374 enrolled providers across 37 states and an average of 4,019 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 | 1164518460 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nuclear Cardiology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/05/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Prasad Kandula, 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.
Fairview Heights Medical Group SC
Alton, IL
Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants Ltd
O Fallon, IL
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 Prasad Kandula, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$2.6K
Largest payer
Boston Scientific Corporation
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 - Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Prasad Kandula, M.D.. To verify Prasad Kandula, M.D.'s current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases
IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Prasad Kandula, M.D. - brand share 13.0%
Nuclear Cardiology Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 8,242 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.
8,242
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
949
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 20,509
- Total Day Supply
- 612,894
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $965K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $156K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.72
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 60, 65-74: 419, 75-84: 324, 85+: 146
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Prasad Kandula, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
757 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
573 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
557 claims
- Isosorbide Mononit…
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
551 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
479 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
462 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
460 claims
- Ezetimibe
Ezetimibe
452 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 757 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 573 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 557 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate Er Isosorbide Mononitrate | 551 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 479 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 462 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 460 |
| Ezetimibe | 452 |
| Furosemide | 444 |
| Lisinopril | 420 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nuclear Cardiology Physician Overview
How Prasad Kandula, M.D. fits within the Nuclear Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.
374
Nuclear Cardiology Physician Providers in US
37
States with Nuclear Cardiology Physician
4,019
Avg Claims per Provider
Prasad Kandula, M.D.'s 8,242 claims are above the specialty average of 4,019.
Nearby Nuclear Cardiology Physician Providers in Illinois
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kandula.
Dr. Mubashir Ahmed
M.D.
McHenry, IL
Dr. Haluk Alibazoglu
M.D.
Chicago, IL
Dr. Abdulah Alrifai
M.D.
Hazel Crest, IL
Dr. Mark Balek
M.D.
Oak Park, IL
Dr. Guoxiang Chu
MD
Peoria, IL
Compare Nuclear Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 Illinois medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prasad Kandula, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Prasad Kandula, M.D. specializes in Nuclear Cardiology Physician and practices in Belleville, Illinois. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Prasad Kandula, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Prasad Kandula, M.D. wrote 8,242 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 949 beneficiaries.
Where is Prasad Kandula, M.D. located? ▼
Prasad Kandula, M.D. is located at 4600 MEMORIAL DR STE W1, Belleville, IL, 62226. Phone: (618) 233-3066.
What is Prasad Kandula, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Prasad Kandula, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164518460, issued on 10/05/2006.
Does Prasad Kandula, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Prasad Kandula, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $965K in brand drug costs.
How many Nuclear Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 374 Nuclear Cardiology Physician providers across 37 states in the US. The average Nuclear Cardiology Physician provider writes 4,019 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Prasad Kandula, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Prasad Kandula, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Tartrate, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Prasad Kandula, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Prasad Kandula, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,242 Part D claims and 949 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Prasad Kandula, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Prasad Kandula, M.D.'s NPI is 1164518460 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.
- 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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