2026 NPPES data Geriatric Psychiatry Physician NPI 1598876369 M.D
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VANAJAKSHI PATURU, M.D

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician in FAIR LAWN, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 142 beneficiaries · Geriatric Psychiatry Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$34.23
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: VANAJAKSHI PATURU, M.D is a Geriatric Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FAIR LAWN, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 142 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $34.23 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: VANAJAKSHI PATURU, M.D filed 1,045 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FAIR LAWN, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

VANAJAKSHI PATURU, M.D 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).

VANAJAKSHI PATURU, M.D at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/31/2006

NPI 1598876369

Primary specialty

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician

Niche

785 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,045 34% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,586

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Geriatric Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician share within New Jersey

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

VANAJAKSHI PATURU, M.D is a Geriatric Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in FAIR LAWN, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D. NPI: 1598876369. 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.

VANAJAKSHI PATURU, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D credentials at 15-01 BROADWAY STE 10B, FAIR LAWN, NJ, 07410, with a listed phone of (201) 794-7733. NPI 1598876369 was issued on 08/31/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PATURU 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 1,045 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 142 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $43K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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.

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 785 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 1,586 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

15-01 BROADWAY STE 10B
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410

Provider Details

NPI 1598876369
Specialty Geriatric Psychiatry Physician
Credentials M.D
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/31/2006

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 VANAJAKSHI PATURU, M.D. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$34

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

VANAJAKSHI PATURU, M.D — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 1,045 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.

1,045
Total Claims
$43K
Total Drug Cost
142
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,069
Total Day Supply
16,685
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$34K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.65
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 66, 65-74: 50, 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
Trazodone Hcl
127
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
94
Gabapentin
51
Fluoxetine Hcl
32
Lamotrigine
32
Quetiapine Fumarate
31
Olanzapine
30
Amlodipine Besylate
29
Atorvastatin Calcium
29
Oxcarbazepine
28

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

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Overview

How VANAJAKSHI PATURU, M.D fits within the Geriatric Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

785
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
46
States with Geriatric Psychiatry Physician
1,586
Avg Claims per Provider

VANAJAKSHI PATURU, M.D's 1,045 claims are below the specialty average of 1,586.

Nearby Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Geriatric Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VANAJAKSHI PATURU, M.D's specialty?
VANAJAKSHI PATURU, M.D specializes in Geriatric Psychiatry Physician and practices in FAIR LAWN, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D.
How much does VANAJAKSHI PATURU, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VANAJAKSHI PATURU, M.D wrote 1,045 Medicare Part D claims totaling $43K in drug costs for 142 beneficiaries.
Where is VANAJAKSHI PATURU, M.D located?
VANAJAKSHI PATURU, M.D is located at 15-01 BROADWAY STE 10B, FAIR LAWN, NJ, 07410. Phone: (201) 794-7733.
What is VANAJAKSHI PATURU, M.D's NPI number?
VANAJAKSHI PATURU, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598876369, issued on 08/31/2006.
Does VANAJAKSHI PATURU, M.D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VANAJAKSHI PATURU, M.D's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $34K in brand drug costs.
How many Geriatric Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 785 Geriatric Psychiatry Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Geriatric Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,586 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VANAJAKSHI PATURU, M.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VANAJAKSHI PATURU, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Hydroxyzine Pamoate, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VANAJAKSHI PATURU, M.D accept Medicare?
VANAJAKSHI PATURU, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,045 Part D claims and 142 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VANAJAKSHI PATURU, M.D's credentials?
VANAJAKSHI PATURU, M.D's NPI is 1598876369 with credentials M.D. 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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