2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1275642837 MD
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RAJESH MOHANDAS, MD

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in NEW ORLEANS, 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
126
Medicare Part D claims · 22 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$738.47
22 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RAJESH MOHANDAS, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 126 claims across 22 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $738.47 across 22 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RAJESH MOHANDAS, MD filed 126 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RAJESH MOHANDAS, 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).

RAJESH MOHANDAS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/29/2006

NPI 1275642837

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

4,161 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

126 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,450

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Louisiana

1. Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) 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).

RAJESH MOHANDAS, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1275642837. 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.

RAJESH MOHANDAS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2000 CANAL ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70112, with a listed phone of (504) 702-3000. NPI 1275642837 was issued on 08/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MOHANDAS 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 126 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 22 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $26K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,161 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,450 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

2000 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112

Provider Details

NPI 1275642837
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/29/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RAJESH MOHANDAS, 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.

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS FACULTY G
NEW ORLEANS, 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 RAJESH MOHANDAS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$738

Largest payer

Amgen 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

RAJESH MOHANDAS, MD — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 126 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.

126
Total Claims
$26K
Total Drug Cost
22
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
217
Total Day Supply
6,427
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.26

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Chlorthalidone
13
Furosemide
13

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

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How RAJESH MOHANDAS, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

4,161
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,450
Avg Claims per Provider

RAJESH MOHANDAS, MD's 126 claims are below the specialty average of 4,450.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RAJESH MOHANDAS, MD's specialty?
RAJESH MOHANDAS, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does RAJESH MOHANDAS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RAJESH MOHANDAS, MD wrote 126 Medicare Part D claims totaling $26K in drug costs for 22 beneficiaries.
Where is RAJESH MOHANDAS, MD located?
RAJESH MOHANDAS, MD is located at 2000 CANAL ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70112. Phone: (504) 702-3000.
What is RAJESH MOHANDAS, MD's NPI number?
RAJESH MOHANDAS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275642837, issued on 08/29/2006.
Does RAJESH MOHANDAS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RAJESH MOHANDAS, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,161 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,450 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RAJESH MOHANDAS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RAJESH MOHANDAS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Chlorthalidone, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RAJESH MOHANDAS, MD accept Medicare?
RAJESH MOHANDAS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 126 Part D claims and 22 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RAJESH MOHANDAS, MD's credentials?
RAJESH MOHANDAS, MD's NPI is 1275642837 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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