2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1558865543 MD
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SINDHUJA KEDIKA, MD

Rheumatology Physician in NEPTUNE, New Jersey. 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
50
Medicare Part D claims · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
64%
generic claims · 36% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$148.02
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SINDHUJA KEDIKA, MD is a Rheumatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NEPTUNE, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 50 claims — 36% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $148.02 across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SINDHUJA KEDIKA, MD filed 50 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NEPTUNE, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SINDHUJA KEDIKA, 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).

SINDHUJA KEDIKA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/22/2018

NPI 1558865543

Primary specialty

Rheumatology Physician

Mid-sized

6,181 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

50 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,054

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Rheumatology Physician share within New Jersey

1. Rheumatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Rheumatology Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Rheumatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Rheumatology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Rheumatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Rheumatology 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).

SINDHUJA KEDIKA, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider practicing in NEPTUNE, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1558865543. 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.

SINDHUJA KEDIKA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 19 DAVIS AVE, NEPTUNE, NJ, 07753, with a listed phone of (732) 776-2484. NPI 1558865543 was issued on 03/22/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KEDIKA 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 50 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $135K in drug spend, split 36% brand-name and 64% generic by claim count. 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.

Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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

19 DAVIS AVE
NEPTUNE, NJ 07753

Provider Details

NPI 1558865543
Specialty Rheumatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/22/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SINDHUJA KEDIKA, 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.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP - SPECIALTY CARE PC
EATONTOWN, NJ

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 SINDHUJA KEDIKA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$148

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 · Above average

SINDHUJA KEDIKA, MD — brand share 36.0%
Specialty average (est.)

36% brand-name claims vs 64% generic, on 50 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.

50
Total Claims
$135K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
53
Total Day Supply
1,501
Brand vs Generic
36% brand / 64% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$135K
Generic Drug Cost
$640

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Enbrel
Etanercept
18

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

Rheumatology Physician Overview

How SINDHUJA KEDIKA, MD fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.

6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider

SINDHUJA KEDIKA, MD's 50 claims are below the specialty average of 2,054.

Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KEDIKA.

Compare Rheumatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SINDHUJA KEDIKA, MD's specialty?
SINDHUJA KEDIKA, MD specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in NEPTUNE, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does SINDHUJA KEDIKA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SINDHUJA KEDIKA, MD wrote 50 Medicare Part D claims totaling $135K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is SINDHUJA KEDIKA, MD located?
SINDHUJA KEDIKA, MD is located at 19 DAVIS AVE, NEPTUNE, NJ, 07753. Phone: (732) 776-2484.
What is SINDHUJA KEDIKA, MD's NPI number?
SINDHUJA KEDIKA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558865543, issued on 03/22/2018.
Does SINDHUJA KEDIKA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SINDHUJA KEDIKA, MD's prescribing is 36% brand-name and 64% generic drugs by claim count, with $135K in brand drug costs.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SINDHUJA KEDIKA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SINDHUJA KEDIKA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Enbrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SINDHUJA KEDIKA, MD accept Medicare?
SINDHUJA KEDIKA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 50 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SINDHUJA KEDIKA, MD's credentials?
SINDHUJA KEDIKA, MD's NPI is 1558865543 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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