2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1326263336 MD
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RACHEED GHANAMI, MD

Specialist in LAFAYETTE, Louisiana. 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
428
Medicare Part D claims · 179 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$351.8
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RACHEED GHANAMI, MD filed 428 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, prescribing 76% generic.

428
Part D claims, 2023
76%
generic prescribing
$351.8
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

RACHEED GHANAMI, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

428 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about RACHEED GHANAMI, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/16/2007

NPI 1326263336

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

428 71% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Specialist share within Louisiana

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

RACHEED GHANAMI, MD is a Specialist provider practicing in LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1326263336. 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.

RACHEED GHANAMI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 155 HOSPITAL DR, LAFAYETTE, LA, 70503, with a listed phone of (337) 289-9700. NPI 1326263336 was issued on 04/16/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GHANAMI 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 428 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 179 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $65K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 42.5%. 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

155 HOSPITAL DR
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503

Provider Details

NPI 1326263336
Specialty Specialist
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/16/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RACHEED GHANAMI, MD 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.

LAFAYETTE HEALTH VENTURES INC
LAFAYETTE, LA

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 RACHEED GHANAMI, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$352

Largest payer

Medtronic, Inc.

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

RACHEED GHANAMI, MD — brand share 24.0%
Specialty average (est.)

24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 428 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.

428
Total Claims
$65K
Total Drug Cost
179
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
514
Total Day Supply
9,913
Brand vs Generic
24% brand / 76% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$59K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
182 (42.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
5.60
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 53, 65-74: 78, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
173
Eliquis
Apixaban
85
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
57
Cilostazol
20
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
17
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
13

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

Specialist Overview

How RACHEED GHANAMI, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

RACHEED GHANAMI, MD's 428 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RACHEED GHANAMI, MD's specialty?
RACHEED GHANAMI, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in LAFAYETTE, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does RACHEED GHANAMI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RACHEED GHANAMI, MD wrote 428 Medicare Part D claims totaling $65K in drug costs for 179 beneficiaries.
Where is RACHEED GHANAMI, MD located?
RACHEED GHANAMI, MD is located at 155 HOSPITAL DR, LAFAYETTE, LA, 70503. Phone: (337) 289-9700.
What is RACHEED GHANAMI, MD's NPI number?
RACHEED GHANAMI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326263336, issued on 04/16/2007.
Does RACHEED GHANAMI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RACHEED GHANAMI, MD's prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $59K in brand drug costs.
Does RACHEED GHANAMI, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, RACHEED GHANAMI, MD had 182 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 42.5%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RACHEED GHANAMI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RACHEED GHANAMI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Eliquis, Clopidogrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RACHEED GHANAMI, MD accept Medicare?
RACHEED GHANAMI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 428 Part D claims and 179 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RACHEED GHANAMI, MD's credentials?
RACHEED GHANAMI, MD's NPI is 1326263336 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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