2026 NPPES data Procedural Dermatology Physician NPI 1225458185
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PRASANTHI KANDULA

Procedural Dermatology Physician in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. 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
128
Medicare Part D claims · 62 beneficiaries · Procedural Dermatology Physician avg: 664
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$494.15
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PRASANTHI KANDULA is a Procedural Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 128 claims across 62 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $494.15 across 16 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PRASANTHI KANDULA filed 128 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PRASANTHI KANDULA 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).

PRASANTHI KANDULA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/18/2014

NPI 1225458185

Primary specialty

Procedural Dermatology Physician

Niche

679 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

128 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 664

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Procedural Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Procedural Dermatology Physician share within Missouri

1. Procedural Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Procedural Dermatology Physician share within Missouri

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

PRASANTHI KANDULA is a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1225458185. 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.

PRASANTHI KANDULA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider at 10287 CLAYTON RD STE 360, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63124, with a listed phone of (314) 350-8207. NPI 1225458185 was issued on 04/18/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KANDULA 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 128 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 62 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $193K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count. 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.

Procedural Dermatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 679 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 664 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

10287 CLAYTON RD STE 360
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63124

Provider Details

NPI 1225458185
Specialty Procedural Dermatology Physician
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/18/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PRASANTHI KANDULA 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.

PRECISION SKIN CARE DERMATOLOGY LLC
SAINT LOUIS, MO

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 PRASANTHI KANDULA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$494

Largest payer

Galderma Laboratories, L.P.

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

PRASANTHI KANDULA — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 128 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.

128
Total Claims
$193K
Total Drug Cost
62
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
152
Total Day Supply
4,044
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$190K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ketoconazole
32
Triamcinolone Acetonide
18
Hydrocortisone
12

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

Procedural Dermatology Physician Overview

How PRASANTHI KANDULA fits within the Procedural Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

679
Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Procedural Dermatology Physician
664
Avg Claims per Provider

PRASANTHI KANDULA's 128 claims are below the specialty average of 664.

Nearby Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Procedural Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PRASANTHI KANDULA's specialty?
PRASANTHI KANDULA specializes in Procedural Dermatology Physician and practices in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri.
How much does PRASANTHI KANDULA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PRASANTHI KANDULA wrote 128 Medicare Part D claims totaling $193K in drug costs for 62 beneficiaries.
Where is PRASANTHI KANDULA located?
PRASANTHI KANDULA is located at 10287 CLAYTON RD STE 360, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63124. Phone: (314) 350-8207.
What is PRASANTHI KANDULA's NPI number?
PRASANTHI KANDULA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225458185, issued on 04/18/2014.
Does PRASANTHI KANDULA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PRASANTHI KANDULA's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $190K in brand drug costs.
How many Procedural Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 679 Procedural Dermatology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Procedural Dermatology Physician provider writes 664 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PRASANTHI KANDULA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PRASANTHI KANDULA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Hydrocortisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PRASANTHI KANDULA accept Medicare?
PRASANTHI KANDULA appears in CMS Medicare data with 128 Part D claims and 62 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PRASANTHI KANDULA's credentials?
PRASANTHI KANDULA's NPI is 1225458185. 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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