2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1518512383
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SUNITA PANNACHAN

Nurse Practitioner in ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana. 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
242
Medicare Part D claims · 58 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
30.8/100
▼ 52 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$23.69
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SUNITA PANNACHAN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 30.8/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 242 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

30.8/100
MIPS score · -52 vs avg
242
Part D claims, 2023
95%
generic prescribing
$23.69
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

SUNITA PANNACHAN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

31 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about SUNITA PANNACHAN?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/07/2019

NPI 1518512383

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

242 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

30.8/100 52.3% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Louisiana

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Louisiana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SUNITA PANNACHAN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
30.8/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 30.8/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%30.8%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 30.8/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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SUNITA PANNACHAN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider at 2220 WORLEY DR, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71301, with a listed phone of (318) 704-0001. NPI 1518512383 was issued on 08/07/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PANNACHAN 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 242 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 58 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 30.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

2220 WORLEY DR
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301

Provider Details

NPI 1518512383
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/07/2019

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

30.8
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
86
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SUNITA PANNACHAN 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.

PRIVIA MEDICAL GROUP, LLC
RESTON, VA

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 SUNITA PANNACHAN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$24

Largest payer

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, 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

SUNITA PANNACHAN — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 242 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.

242
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
58
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
441
Total Day Supply
12,974
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$11K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
8.91
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 35, 65-74: 13, 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 SUNITA PANNACHAN prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Losartan Potassium
36
Furosemide
22
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
21
Midodrine Hcl
17
Sevelamer Carbonate
17
Amlodipine Besylate
12
Metoprolol Succinate
12
Gabapentin
11

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How SUNITA PANNACHAN fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

SUNITA PANNACHAN's 242 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUNITA PANNACHAN's specialty?
SUNITA PANNACHAN specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana.
How much does SUNITA PANNACHAN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUNITA PANNACHAN wrote 242 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 58 beneficiaries.
What is SUNITA PANNACHAN's Medicare quality score?
SUNITA PANNACHAN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 30.8/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SUNITA PANNACHAN located?
SUNITA PANNACHAN is located at 2220 WORLEY DR, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71301. Phone: (318) 704-0001.
What is SUNITA PANNACHAN's NPI number?
SUNITA PANNACHAN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518512383, issued on 08/07/2019.
Does SUNITA PANNACHAN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SUNITA PANNACHAN's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SUNITA PANNACHAN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SUNITA PANNACHAN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Furosemide, Nifedipine Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SUNITA PANNACHAN accept Medicare?
SUNITA PANNACHAN appears in CMS Medicare data with 242 Part D claims and 58 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUNITA PANNACHAN's credentials?
SUNITA PANNACHAN's NPI is 1518512383. 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.
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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