2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1225024557 M.D.
Verify on CMS →

RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in COLUMBUS, Georgia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 261 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$4.0K
32 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBUS, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 261 beneficiaries — 21% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $4.0K across 32 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN, M.D. filed 1,251 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across COLUMBUS, Georgia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 4 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/22/2005

NPI 1225024557

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,251 14% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Nephrology Physician share within Georgia

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

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).

RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in COLUMBUS, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1225024557. 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.

RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 6228 BRADLEY PARK DR, COLUMBUS, GA, 31904, with a listed phone of (706) 322-1486. NPI 1225024557 was issued on 09/22/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALAPPAN 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 1,251 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 261 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $305K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% 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.

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

6228 BRADLEY PARK DR
COLUMBUS, GA 31904

Provider Details

NPI 1225024557
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/22/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN, 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.

RENAL ASSOCIATES OF ALBANY, LLC
ALBANY, GA
RENAL ASSOCIATES OF LAGRANGE LLC
LAGRANGE, GA
RENAL ASSOCIATES OF ROANOKE LLC
ROANOKE, AL
RENAL ASSOCIATES, LLC
PHENIX CITY, AL

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 RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$4.0K

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN, M.D. — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 1,251 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.

1,251
Total Claims
$305K
Total Drug Cost
261
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,629
Total Day Supply
76,842
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$260K
Generic Drug Cost
$45K
Antibiotic Claims
47

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.89
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 59, 65-74: 91, 75-84: 87, 85+: 24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
135
Calcitriol
120
Furosemide
96
Allopurinol
84
Losartan Potassium
60
Potassium Chloride
56
Amlodipine Besylate
55
Paricalcitol
52
Hydralazine Hcl
36
Carvedilol
32

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN, 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

RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN, M.D.'s 1,251 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN, M.D.'s specialty?
RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in COLUMBUS, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN, M.D. wrote 1,251 Medicare Part D claims totaling $305K in drug costs for 261 beneficiaries.
Where is RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN, M.D. located?
RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN, M.D. is located at 6228 BRADLEY PARK DR, COLUMBUS, GA, 31904. Phone: (706) 322-1486.
What is RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225024557, issued on 09/22/2005.
Does RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $260K in brand drug costs.
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 RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Farxiga, Calcitriol, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,251 Part D claims and 261 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN, M.D.'s credentials?
RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1225024557 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology