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2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1225397987 M.D.
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Psychiatry Physician in Burlington, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 53,171 in Psychiatry 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 267 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$256.74
15 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Saramma Eappen, M.D. filed 3,587 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in Burlington, North Carolina, prescribing 93% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 93%
- 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.
Saramma Eappen, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,587 Top 10% higher than 90% 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)
Saramma Eappen, M.D. 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 Saramma Eappen, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,587 246% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina 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 Psychiatry 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).
Saramma Eappen, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1236 HUFFMAN MILL RD STE 1500, Burlington, NC, 27215, with a listed phone of (336) 586-3795. NPI 1225397987 was issued on 05/15/2012.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,587 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 267 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $416K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count.
Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,171 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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 | 1225397987 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/15/2012 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Saramma Eappen, 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.
The Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital Operating Corporation
Burlington, NC
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 Saramma Eappen, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$257
Largest payer
ABBVIE 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 · Generic-heavy
Saramma Eappen, M.D. - brand share 7.0%
Psychiatry Physician average
7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 3,587 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.
3,587
Total Claims
$416K
Total Drug Cost
267
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,756
- Total Day Supply
- 200,482
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $333K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $82K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 63.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.74
- Gender Split
- 78% female / 22% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 133, 65-74: 98, 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 Saramma Eappen, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
249 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
189 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
186 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
175 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
159 claims
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
158 claims
- Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine
155 claims
- Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
155 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Lamotrigine | 249 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 189 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 186 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 175 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 159 |
| Clonazepam | 158 |
| Mirtazapine | 155 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl Er Venlafaxine Hcl | 155 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 126 |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 115 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Saramma Eappen, M.D. fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
53,171
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider
Saramma Eappen, M.D.'s 3,587 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.
Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Eappen.
Dr. Ronee Aaron
D.O.
Hendersonville, NC
Dr. Mohammad Abu-Salha
MD
Clayton, NC
Dr. Julie Adams
MD
Durham, NC
Dr. Scott Adams
DO
Kings Mountain, NC
Dr. Rachel Adcock
MD
Durham, NC
Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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 North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saramma Eappen, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Saramma Eappen, M.D. specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in Burlington, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Saramma Eappen, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Saramma Eappen, M.D. wrote 3,587 Medicare Part D claims totaling $416K in drug costs for 267 beneficiaries.
Where is Saramma Eappen, M.D. located? ▼
Saramma Eappen, M.D. is located at 1236 HUFFMAN MILL RD STE 1500, Burlington, NC, 27215. Phone: (336) 586-3795.
What is Saramma Eappen, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Saramma Eappen, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225397987, issued on 05/15/2012.
Does Saramma Eappen, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Saramma Eappen, M.D.'s prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $333K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 53,171 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Saramma Eappen, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Saramma Eappen, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Lamotrigine, Buspirone Hcl, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Saramma Eappen, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Saramma Eappen, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,587 Part D claims and 267 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Saramma Eappen, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Saramma Eappen, M.D.'s NPI is 1225397987 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
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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