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2026 NPPES data Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician NPI 1962436998 MD
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Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician in Richland, Washington.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,004 in Vascular & Interventional Radiology 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
371
Medicare Part D claims · 136 beneficiaries · Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician avg: 72
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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
Saravanan Kasthuri, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 371 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 100/100
- MIPS score · +17 vs avg
- 371
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Saravanan Kasthuri, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Saravanan Kasthuri, MD sits
This provider among vascular & interventional radiology physician peers
Across the 400 vascular & interventional radiology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Saravanan Kasthuri, MD writes more Part D claims than 98% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 93% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one vascular & interventional radiology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Saravanan Kasthuri, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Saravanan Kasthuri, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Saravanan Kasthuri, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
371 5× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
100/100 16.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Saravanan Kasthuri, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 100/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician) - 100/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Saravanan Kasthuri, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1341 SPAULDING AVENUE, Richland, WA, 99352, with a listed phone of (509) 588-7613. NPI 1962436998 was issued on 07/10/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 371 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 136 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $108K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 94.1, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,004 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 72 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 | 1962436998 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/10/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
94.1397
Quality
100
Cost
Reporting: Individual
License & disciplinary context - Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Saravanan Kasthuri, MD. To verify Saravanan Kasthuri, MD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases
WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Saravanan Kasthuri, MD - brand share 11.0%
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 371 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.
371
Total Claims
$108K
Total Drug Cost
136
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 944
- Total Day Supply
- 27,818
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $101K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.30
- Gender Split
- 47% female / 53% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Saravanan Kasthuri, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
209 claims
- Alendronate Sodium 61
Alendronate Sodium
61 claims
- Eliquis 15
Eliquis
15 claims
- Prasugrel Hcl 15
Prasugrel Hcl
15 claims
- Tymlos 14
Tymlos
14 claims
- Gabapentin 11
Gabapentin
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 209 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 61 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 15 |
| Prasugrel Hcl | 15 |
| Tymlos Abaloparatide | 14 |
| Gabapentin | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician Overview
How Saravanan Kasthuri, MD fits within the Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician landscape nationally.
3,004
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician
72
Avg Claims per Provider
Saravanan Kasthuri, MD's 371 claims are above the specialty average of 72.
Nearby Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician Providers in Washington
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kasthuri.
Matthew Abad-Santos
Seattle, WA
Dr. Ross Bittman
MD
Tacoma, WA
Dr. Rhett Bouche
MD
Seattle, WA
Dr. John Campbell
MD
Seattle, WA
Dr. Hingkiu Chan
MD
Seattle, WA
Compare Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saravanan Kasthuri, MD's specialty? ▼
Saravanan Kasthuri, MD specializes in Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician and practices in Richland, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does Saravanan Kasthuri, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Saravanan Kasthuri, MD wrote 371 Medicare Part D claims totaling $108K in drug costs for 136 beneficiaries.
What is Saravanan Kasthuri, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Saravanan Kasthuri, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 94.1, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Saravanan Kasthuri, MD located? ▼
Saravanan Kasthuri, MD is located at 1341 SPAULDING AVENUE, Richland, WA, 99352. Phone: (509) 588-7613.
What is Saravanan Kasthuri, MD's NPI number? ▼
Saravanan Kasthuri, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962436998, issued on 07/10/2006.
Does Saravanan Kasthuri, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Saravanan Kasthuri, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $101K in brand drug costs.
How many Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,004 Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician provider writes 72 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Saravanan Kasthuri, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Saravanan Kasthuri, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Alendronate Sodium, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Saravanan Kasthuri, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Saravanan Kasthuri, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 371 Part D claims and 136 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Saravanan Kasthuri, MD's credentials? ▼
Saravanan Kasthuri, MD's NPI is 1962436998 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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