2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1740388701 MD
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RAHUL NAIDU, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in LATROBE, Pennsylvania. 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
420
Medicare Part D claims · 176 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

RAHUL NAIDU, MD filed 420 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology Physician in LATROBE, Pennsylvania, prescribing 88% generic.

420
Part D claims, 2023
88%
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.

RAHUL NAIDU, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

420 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

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)

RAHUL NAIDU, MD 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 RAHUL NAIDU, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/20/2006

NPI 1740388701

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

420 17% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Pennsylvania

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

RAHUL NAIDU, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 100 EXCELA HEALTH DR STE 102, LATROBE, PA, 15650, with a listed phone of (724) 804-1760. NPI 1740388701 was issued on 09/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NAIDU 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 420 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 176 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $96K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

100 EXCELA HEALTH DR STE 102
LATROBE, PA 15650

Provider Details

NPI 1740388701
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/20/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RAHUL NAIDU, 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.

EXCELA HEALTH PHYSICIAN PRACTICES, INC
NORTH HUNTINGDON, PA

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 — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RAHUL NAIDU, MD. To verify RAHUL NAIDU, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RAHUL NAIDU, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 420 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.

420
Total Claims
$96K
Total Drug Cost
176
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
633
Total Day Supply
16,731
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$85K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Antibiotic Claims
26

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.28
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 78, 75-84: 57, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RAHUL NAIDU, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Ipratropium Bromide
82
Omeprazole
71
Levothyroxine Sodium
58
Fluticasone Propionate
32
Dupixent Pen
Dupilumab
18
Prednisone
15
Calcitriol
13
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
12
Botox
Onabotulinumtoxina
12
Cevimeline Hcl
12

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How RAHUL NAIDU, MD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

RAHUL NAIDU, MD's 420 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RAHUL NAIDU, MD's specialty?
RAHUL NAIDU, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in LATROBE, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does RAHUL NAIDU, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RAHUL NAIDU, MD wrote 420 Medicare Part D claims totaling $96K in drug costs for 176 beneficiaries.
Where is RAHUL NAIDU, MD located?
RAHUL NAIDU, MD is located at 100 EXCELA HEALTH DR STE 102, LATROBE, PA, 15650. Phone: (724) 804-1760.
What is RAHUL NAIDU, MD's NPI number?
RAHUL NAIDU, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740388701, issued on 09/20/2006.
Does RAHUL NAIDU, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RAHUL NAIDU, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $85K in brand drug costs.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RAHUL NAIDU, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RAHUL NAIDU, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ipratropium Bromide, Omeprazole, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RAHUL NAIDU, MD accept Medicare?
RAHUL NAIDU, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 420 Part D claims and 176 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RAHUL NAIDU, MD's credentials?
RAHUL NAIDU, MD's NPI is 1740388701 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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