2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1619959665
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PRASAD POLICHERLA

Neurology Physician in DEFIANCE, Ohio. 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 · 346 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

PRASAD POLICHERLA filed 3,761 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology Physician in DEFIANCE, Ohio, prescribing 94% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
94%
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 POLICHERLA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,761 Top 9% higher than 91% 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PRASAD POLICHERLA practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 PRASAD POLICHERLA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/16/2005

NPI 1619959665

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,761 187% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Neurology Physician share within Ohio

1. Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology Physician share within Ohio

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neurology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neurology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology 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).

PRASAD POLICHERLA is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in DEFIANCE, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1619959665. 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.

PRASAD POLICHERLA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider at 1400 E 2ND ST, DEFIANCE, OH, 43512, with a listed phone of (419) 784-1414. NPI 1619959665 was issued on 11/16/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what POLICHERLA 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 3,761 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 346 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $599K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%. 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.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

1400 E 2ND ST
DEFIANCE, OH 43512

Provider Details

NPI 1619959665
Specialty Neurology Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/16/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PRASAD POLICHERLA 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.

MERCY MEDICAL PARTNERS NORTHERN REGION SPECIALTY CARE LLC
DEFIANCE, OH

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to PRASAD POLICHERLA. To verify PRASAD POLICHERLA's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

PRASAD POLICHERLA — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 3,761 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.

3,761
Total Claims
$599K
Total Drug Cost
346
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,235
Total Day Supply
150,737
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$384K
Generic Drug Cost
$216K
Opioid Claims
18 (0.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.04
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 127, 65-74: 102, 75-84: 94, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Donepezil Hcl
337
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
266
Levetiracetam
239
Gabapentin
191
Clonazepam
180
Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe
Butalb/Acetaminophen/Caffeine
171
Topiramate
144
Primidone
132
Carbidopa-Levodopa Er
Carbidopa/Levodopa
124
Aimovig Autoinjector
Erenumab-Aooe
122

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How PRASAD POLICHERLA fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

PRASAD POLICHERLA's 3,761 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Ohio

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

Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PRASAD POLICHERLA's specialty?
PRASAD POLICHERLA specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in DEFIANCE, Ohio.
How much does PRASAD POLICHERLA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PRASAD POLICHERLA wrote 3,761 Medicare Part D claims totaling $599K in drug costs for 346 beneficiaries.
Where is PRASAD POLICHERLA located?
PRASAD POLICHERLA is located at 1400 E 2ND ST, DEFIANCE, OH, 43512. Phone: (419) 784-1414.
What is PRASAD POLICHERLA's NPI number?
PRASAD POLICHERLA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619959665, issued on 11/16/2005.
Does PRASAD POLICHERLA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PRASAD POLICHERLA's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $384K in brand drug costs.
Does PRASAD POLICHERLA prescribe opioids?
Yes, PRASAD POLICHERLA had 18 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PRASAD POLICHERLA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PRASAD POLICHERLA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Donepezil Hcl, Clopidogrel, Levetiracetam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PRASAD POLICHERLA accept Medicare?
PRASAD POLICHERLA appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,761 Part D claims and 346 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PRASAD POLICHERLA's credentials?
PRASAD POLICHERLA's NPI is 1619959665. 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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