2026 NPPES data Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician NPI 1760464408 MD
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SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician in BELLE VERNON, Pennsylvania. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 192 beneficiaries · Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician avg: 359
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$700.08
35 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD is a Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BELLE VERNON, Pennsylvania with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 192 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $700.08 across 35 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD filed 2,944 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BELLE VERNON, Pennsylvania. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/17/2005

NPI 1760464408

Primary specialty

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician

Niche

1,803 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,944 720% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 359

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician share within Pennsylvania

1. Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician share within Pennsylvania

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD is a Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician provider practicing in BELLE VERNON, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1760464408. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 100 PEASANT VILLAGE LN, BELLE VERNON, PA, 15012, with a listed phone of (724) 929-6072. NPI 1760464408 was issued on 11/17/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ASTHANA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,944 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 192 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $599K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,803 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 359 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

100 PEASANT VILLAGE LN
BELLE VERNON, PA 15012

Provider Details

NPI 1760464408
Specialty Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/17/2005

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 SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$700

Largest payer

UCB, 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.

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD. To verify SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 2,944 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.

2,944
Total Claims
$599K
Total Drug Cost
192
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,579
Total Day Supply
105,522
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$416K
Generic Drug Cost
$184K
Opioid Claims
90 (3.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.62
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 67, 65-74: 76, 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.

Drug Claims
Levetiracetam
319
Gabapentin
250
Baclofen
143
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
114
Mirtazapine
112
Pregabalin
107
Lamotrigine
84
Amitriptyline Hcl
83
Nortriptyline Hcl
71
Topiramate
71

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Overview

How SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD fits within the Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

1,803
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Providers in US
51
States with Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician
359
Avg Claims per Provider

SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD's 2,944 claims are above the specialty average of 359.

Nearby Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ASTHANA.

Compare Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD's specialty?
SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD specializes in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician and practices in BELLE VERNON, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD wrote 2,944 Medicare Part D claims totaling $599K in drug costs for 192 beneficiaries.
Where is SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD located?
SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD is located at 100 PEASANT VILLAGE LN, BELLE VERNON, PA, 15012. Phone: (724) 929-6072.
What is SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD's NPI number?
SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760464408, issued on 11/17/2005.
Does SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $416K in brand drug costs.
Does SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD had 90 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%.
How many Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,803 Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician provider writes 359 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levetiracetam, Gabapentin, Baclofen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD accept Medicare?
SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,944 Part D claims and 192 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD's credentials?
SHOBHA ASTHANA, MD's NPI is 1760464408 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

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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