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2026 NPPES data Infectious Disease Physician NPI 1942617139 MD
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Infectious Disease Physician in Topeka, Kansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,292 in Infectious Disease 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
478
Medicare Part D claims · 128 beneficiaries · Infectious Disease Physician avg: 816
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Sandeep Vangala, MD filed 478 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Infectious Disease Physician in Topeka, Kansas, prescribing 88% generic.
- 478
- 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.
Sandeep Vangala, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
478 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Sandeep Vangala, 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 Sandeep Vangala, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Infectious Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
478 41% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Kansas
How Infectious Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Kansas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Infectious Disease Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Sandeep Vangala, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Infectious Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 901 SW GARFIELD AVE, Topeka, KS, 66606, with a listed phone of (785) 354-0518. NPI 1942617139 was issued on 07/19/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 478 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 128 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $272K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count.
Infectious Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,292 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 816 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1942617139 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Infectious Disease Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/19/2014 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Sandeep Vangala, 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.
Cotton-O'Neil Clinic Revocable Trust
Manhattan, KS
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
Sandeep Vangala, MD - brand share 12.0%
Infectious Disease Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 478 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.
478
Total Claims
$272K
Total Drug Cost
128
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 747
- Total Day Supply
- 16,859
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $210K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $61K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 361
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.64
- Gender Split
- 48% female / 52% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 31, 65-74: 56, 75-84: 26, 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 Sandeep Vangala, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate
58 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
41 claims
- Ceftriaxone
Ceftriaxone
34 claims
- Ethambutol Hcl
Ethambutol Hcl
34 claims
- Cefadroxil
Cefadroxil
32 claims
- Sodium Chloride
Sodium Chloride
29 claims
- Cefazolin Sodium 23
Cefazolin Sodium
23 claims
- Daptomycin 22
Daptomycin
22 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 58 |
| Cephalexin | 41 |
| Ceftriaxone Ceftriaxone Sodium | 34 |
| Ethambutol Hcl | 34 |
| Cefadroxil | 32 |
| Sodium Chloride 0.9 % Sodium Chloride | 29 |
| Cefazolin Sodium | 23 |
| Daptomycin | 22 |
| Azithromycin | 21 |
| Rifampin | 21 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Infectious Disease Physician Overview
How Sandeep Vangala, MD fits within the Infectious Disease Physician landscape nationally.
8,292
Infectious Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Infectious Disease Physician
816
Avg Claims per Provider
Sandeep Vangala, MD's 478 claims are below the specialty average of 816.
Nearby Infectious Disease Physician Providers in Kansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Vangala.
Dr. Yousuf Ahmed
MD
Kansas City, KS
Dr. Maha Assi
MD
Wichita, KS
Dr. Himal Bajracharya
M.D.
Overland Park, KS
Dr. Madison Breeden
MD
Kansas City, KS
Dr. Lisa Clough
M.D.
Kansas City, KS
Compare Infectious Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Kansas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Infectious Disease Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandeep Vangala, MD's specialty? ▼
Sandeep Vangala, MD specializes in Infectious Disease Physician and practices in Topeka, Kansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Sandeep Vangala, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sandeep Vangala, MD wrote 478 Medicare Part D claims totaling $272K in drug costs for 128 beneficiaries.
Where is Sandeep Vangala, MD located? ▼
Sandeep Vangala, MD is located at 901 SW GARFIELD AVE, Topeka, KS, 66606. Phone: (785) 354-0518.
What is Sandeep Vangala, MD's NPI number? ▼
Sandeep Vangala, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942617139, issued on 07/19/2014.
Does Sandeep Vangala, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sandeep Vangala, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $210K in brand drug costs.
How many Infectious Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,292 Infectious Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Infectious Disease Physician provider writes 816 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sandeep Vangala, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sandeep Vangala, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Cephalexin, Ceftriaxone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sandeep Vangala, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Sandeep Vangala, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 478 Part D claims and 128 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sandeep Vangala, MD's credentials? ▼
Sandeep Vangala, MD's NPI is 1942617139 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 (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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