NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1831289313 MD
Verify on CMS → Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD
Internal Medicine Physician in Little Rock, Arkansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 174,792 in Internal Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
477
Medicare Part D claims · 94 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD filed 477 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Internal Medicine Physician in Little Rock, Arkansas, prescribing 78% generic.
- 477
- Part D claims, 2024
- 78%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥61st
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1831289313), first enumerated 10/13/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 477 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1831289313 · Internal Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1831289313
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 175K Internal Medicine
- RX-LIGHT 477
- BOOK-LIGHT 874 in Arkansas
- PHOTO-ENUM Alicia Scott-Wright · 2006
Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
477 ≥ 61st percentile 61% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Rangaswamy Govindarajan, 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 Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
477 83% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arkansas
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1831289313 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/13/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Rangaswamy Govindarajan, 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.
University OF Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD - brand share 22.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 477 2024 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 2024.
477
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
94
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 547.9
- Total Day Supply
- 14,029
- Brand vs Generic
- 22% brand / 78% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $930K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $274K
- Opioid Claims
- 50 (10.5% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.48
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 18, 65-74: 51, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron Odt
53 claims
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
46 claims
- Imatinib Mesylate
Imatinib Mesylate
38 claims
- Creon
Creon
29 claims
- Prochlorperazine M…
Prochlorperazine Maleate
28 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
27 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
22 claims
- Eliquis 21
Eliquis
21 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 53 |
| Potassium Chloride | 46 |
| Imatinib Mesylate | 38 |
| Creon Lipase/Protease/Amylase | 29 |
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 28 |
| Gabapentin | 27 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 22 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 21 |
| Lidocaine-Prilocaine Lidocaine/Prilocaine | 14 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
174,792
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,785
Avg Claims per Provider
Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD's 477 claims are below the specialty average of 2,785.
Nationwide Internal Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Govindarajan, both outside Arkansas so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Arkansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Govindarajan.
One of 874 Internal Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Arkansas, 5 are shown here.
Sherry Abader
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Ahmed Abdelal
M.D.
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Lee Abel
M.D.
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Ahmed Abuabdou
M.D.
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Yuba Acharya
M.D.
Hot Springs, AR
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD's specialty? ▼
Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Little Rock, Arkansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD wrote 477 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 94 beneficiaries.
Where is Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD located? ▼
Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD is located at 4301 W MARKHAM ST # 783, Little Rock, AR, 72205. Phone: (501) 686-8000.
What is Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD's NPI number? ▼
Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831289313, issued on 10/13/2006.
Does Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $930K in brand drug costs.
Does Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD had 50 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.5%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 174,792 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,785 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Odt, Potassium Chloride, Imatinib Mesylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 477 Part D claims and 94 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD's credentials? ▼
Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD's NPI is 1831289313 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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