NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Pulmonary Disease Physician NPI 1043568314 MD
Verify on CMS → Saroj Kandel, MD
Pulmonary Disease Physician in Kinston, 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 9,647 in Pulmonary 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 585 beneficiaries · Pulmonary Disease Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 51% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$396
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Saroj Kandel, MD filed 3,106 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Pulmonary Disease Physician in Kinston, North Carolina, prescribing 0% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 0%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥89th
- 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 Saroj Kandel, 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 1043568314), first enumerated 08/17/2012.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 3,106 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
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$396 in reported industry payments (9 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1043568314 · Pulmonary Disease Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1043568314
- ENUM-MID 2012
- TAX-MID 10K Pulmonary Disease
- RX-MID 3,106
- BOOK-THIN 262 in North Carolina
- PHOTO-ENUM Matthew Nolan · 2012
Saroj Kandel, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,106 ≥ 89th percentile 89% 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)
Saroj Kandel, 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 Saroj Kandel, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pulmonary Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,106 107% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Pulmonary Disease 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 Pulmonary 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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1043568314 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pulmonary Disease Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/17/2012 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Saroj Kandel, 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.
Unc Physicians Network LLC
Kinston, 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 Saroj Kandel, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$396
Largest payer
Inspire Medical Systems, 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 · Brand-heavy
Saroj Kandel, MD - brand share 51.0%
Pulmonary Disease Physician average
51% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 3,106 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.
3,106
Total Claims
$838K
Total Drug Cost
585
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,017.3
- Total Day Supply
- 113,061
- Brand vs Generic
- 51% brand / 0% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $795K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 86
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.97
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 115, 65-74: 271, 75-84: 162, 85+: 37
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Saroj Kandel, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
578 claims
- Trelegy Ellipta
Trelegy Ellipta
318 claims
- Montelukast Sodium 221
Montelukast Sodium
221 claims
- Breo Ellipta 171
Breo Ellipta
171 claims
- Fluticasone Propio… 161
Fluticasone Propionate
161 claims
- Symbicort 129
Symbicort
129 claims
- Ventolin Hfa 119
Ventolin Hfa
119 claims
- Prednisone 118
Prednisone
118 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 578 |
| Trelegy Ellipta Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 318 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 221 |
| Breo Ellipta Fluticasone/Vilanterol | 171 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 161 |
| Symbicort Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate | 129 |
| Ventolin Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 119 |
| Prednisone | 118 |
| Fluticasone-Salmeterol Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 106 |
| Anoro Ellipta Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr | 90 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pulmonary Disease Physician Overview
How Saroj Kandel, MD fits within the Pulmonary Disease Physician landscape nationally.
9,647
Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pulmonary Disease Physician
1,498
Avg Claims per Provider
Saroj Kandel, MD's 3,106 claims are above the specialty average of 1,498.
Nationwide Pulmonary Disease Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Kandel, both outside North Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2012)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kandel.
One of 262 Pulmonary Disease Physician providers enrolled in North Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Mariam Abboud
MD
Raleigh, NC
Dr. Chandar Abboy
M.D.
Fayetteville, NC
Dr. Norman Adair
MD
Winston Salem, NC
Dr. Farhan Ahmed
M.D.
Winston Salem, NC
Dr. Rohit Ahuja
MD
Raleigh, NC
Compare Pulmonary Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saroj Kandel, MD's specialty? ▼
Saroj Kandel, MD specializes in Pulmonary Disease Physician and practices in Kinston, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Saroj Kandel, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Saroj Kandel, MD wrote 3,106 Medicare Part D claims totaling $838K in drug costs for 585 beneficiaries.
Where is Saroj Kandel, MD located? ▼
Saroj Kandel, MD is located at 706 ROSANNE DR, Kinston, NC, 28504. Phone: (252) 527-9800.
What is Saroj Kandel, MD's NPI number? ▼
Saroj Kandel, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043568314, issued on 08/17/2012.
Does Saroj Kandel, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Saroj Kandel, MD's prescribing is 51% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $795K in brand drug costs.
How many Pulmonary Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 9,647 Pulmonary Disease Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pulmonary Disease Physician provider writes 1,498 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Saroj Kandel, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Saroj Kandel, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Trelegy Ellipta, Montelukast Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Saroj Kandel, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Saroj Kandel, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,106 Part D claims and 585 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Saroj Kandel, MD's credentials? ▼
Saroj Kandel, MD's NPI is 1043568314 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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