2026 NPPES data Addiction Psychiatry Physician NPI 1366858433
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RAMAN SANDHU

Addiction Psychiatry Physician in BAKERSFIELD, California. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 179 beneficiaries · Addiction Psychiatry Physician avg: 792
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

RAMAN SANDHU filed 3,181 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Addiction Psychiatry Physician in BAKERSFIELD, California, prescribing 98% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
98%
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.

RAMAN SANDHU's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,181 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RAMAN SANDHU 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 RAMAN SANDHU?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/09/2014

NPI 1366858433

Primary specialty

Addiction Psychiatry Physician

Niche

667 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,181 302% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 792

Specialty distribution in California

How Addiction Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Addiction Psychiatry Physician share within California

1. Addiction Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Addiction Psychiatry Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

RAMAN SANDHU appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Addiction Psychiatry Physician provider at 4900 CALIFORNIA AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93309, with a listed phone of (800) 707-6664. NPI 1366858433 was issued on 07/09/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SANDHU 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 3,181 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 179 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $316K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% 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.

Addiction Psychiatry Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 667 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 792 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

4900 CALIFORNIA AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309

Provider Details

NPI 1366858433
Specialty Addiction Psychiatry Physician
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/09/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RAMAN SANDHU 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.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP
RIVERSIDE, CA

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 — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RAMAN SANDHU. To verify RAMAN SANDHU's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

RAMAN SANDHU — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 3,181 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.

3,181
Total Claims
$316K
Total Drug Cost
179
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,412
Total Day Supply
100,789
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$199K
Generic Drug Cost
$117K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
58.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 110, 65-74: 61, 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.

What RAMAN SANDHU 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
Trazodone Hcl
272
Risperidone
231
Hydroxyzine Hcl
198
Sertraline Hcl
194
Quetiapine Fumarate
176
Fluoxetine Hcl
172
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
158
Benztropine Mesylate
139
Aripiprazole
120
Bupropion Hcl Sr
Bupropion Hcl
114

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

Addiction Psychiatry Physician Overview

How RAMAN SANDHU fits within the Addiction Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

667
Addiction Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
49
States with Addiction Psychiatry Physician
792
Avg Claims per Provider

RAMAN SANDHU's 3,181 claims are above the specialty average of 792.

Nearby Addiction Psychiatry Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Addiction Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RAMAN SANDHU's specialty?
RAMAN SANDHU specializes in Addiction Psychiatry Physician and practices in BAKERSFIELD, California.
How much does RAMAN SANDHU prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RAMAN SANDHU wrote 3,181 Medicare Part D claims totaling $316K in drug costs for 179 beneficiaries.
Where is RAMAN SANDHU located?
RAMAN SANDHU is located at 4900 CALIFORNIA AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93309. Phone: (800) 707-6664.
What is RAMAN SANDHU's NPI number?
RAMAN SANDHU's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366858433, issued on 07/09/2014.
Does RAMAN SANDHU prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RAMAN SANDHU's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $199K in brand drug costs.
How many Addiction Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 667 Addiction Psychiatry Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Addiction Psychiatry Physician provider writes 792 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RAMAN SANDHU prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RAMAN SANDHU's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Risperidone, Hydroxyzine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RAMAN SANDHU accept Medicare?
RAMAN SANDHU appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,181 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 RAMAN SANDHU's credentials?
RAMAN SANDHU's NPI is 1366858433. 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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