2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1518991843 M.D.
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PRIYA ANANTHARAMAN, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in BRICK, New Jersey. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 455 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Industry payments
$1.1K
55 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PRIYA ANANTHARAMAN, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BRICK, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 455 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $1.1K across 55 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PRIYA ANANTHARAMAN, M.D. filed 2,382 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BRICK, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PRIYA ANANTHARAMAN, 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).

PRIYA ANANTHARAMAN, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/11/2006

NPI 1518991843

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,382 64% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Nephrology Physician share within New Jersey

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

PRIYA ANANTHARAMAN, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in BRICK, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1518991843. 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.

PRIYA ANANTHARAMAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1541 ROUTE 88 STE A, BRICK, NJ, 08724, with a listed phone of (732) 836-3200. NPI 1518991843 was issued on 07/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ANANTHARAMAN 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 2,382 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 455 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $390K in drug spend. 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

1541 ROUTE 88 STE A
BRICK, NJ 08724

Provider Details

NPI 1518991843
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/11/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PRIYA ANANTHARAMAN, 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.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP - SPECIALTY CARE PC
NEPTUNE, NJ
JERSEY COAST NEPHROLOGY AND HYPERTENSION ASSOCIATES LLC
BRICK, NJ

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 PRIYA ANANTHARAMAN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.1K

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,382
Total Claims
$390K
Total Drug Cost
455
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,171
Total Day Supply
182,315
Generic Drug Cost
$86K
Antibiotic Claims
70

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.44
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 36, 65-74: 166, 75-84: 195, 85+: 58

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
281
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
137
Losartan Potassium
107
Hydrochlorothiazide
105
Furosemide
88
Lisinopril
78
Hydralazine Hcl
77
Potassium Chloride
60
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
57
Metoprolol Succinate
56

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How PRIYA ANANTHARAMAN, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

PRIYA ANANTHARAMAN, M.D.'s 2,382 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ANANTHARAMAN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PRIYA ANANTHARAMAN, M.D.'s specialty?
PRIYA ANANTHARAMAN, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in BRICK, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does PRIYA ANANTHARAMAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PRIYA ANANTHARAMAN, M.D. wrote 2,382 Medicare Part D claims totaling $390K in drug costs for 455 beneficiaries.
Where is PRIYA ANANTHARAMAN, M.D. located?
PRIYA ANANTHARAMAN, M.D. is located at 1541 ROUTE 88 STE A, BRICK, NJ, 08724. Phone: (732) 836-3200.
What is PRIYA ANANTHARAMAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
PRIYA ANANTHARAMAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518991843, issued on 07/11/2006.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PRIYA ANANTHARAMAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PRIYA ANANTHARAMAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Nifedipine Er, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PRIYA ANANTHARAMAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
PRIYA ANANTHARAMAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,382 Part D claims and 455 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PRIYA ANANTHARAMAN, M.D.'s credentials?
PRIYA ANANTHARAMAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1518991843 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

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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