2026 NPPES data Nuclear Medicine Physician NPI 1245473719 M.D
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VARALAKSHMI BANDARU, M.D

Nuclear Medicine Physician in RESTON, Virginia. 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
21
Medicare Part D claims · Nuclear Medicine Physician avg: 881

What the federal data shows

VARALAKSHMI BANDARU, M.D filed 21 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nuclear Medicine Physician in RESTON, Virginia.

21
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

VARALAKSHMI BANDARU, M.D's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

21 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

VARALAKSHMI BANDARU, M.D 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 VARALAKSHMI BANDARU, M.D?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/14/2009

NPI 1245473719

Primary specialty

Nuclear Medicine Physician

Niche

913 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

21 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 881

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Nuclear Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Nuclear Medicine Physician share within Virginia

1. Nuclear Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nuclear Medicine Physician share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

VARALAKSHMI BANDARU, M.D is a Nuclear Medicine Physician provider practicing in RESTON, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D. NPI: 1245473719. 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.

VARALAKSHMI BANDARU, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nuclear Medicine Physician provider holding M.D credentials at 1850 TOWN CENTER PKWY, RESTON, VA, 20190, with a listed phone of (703) 639-9513. NPI 1245473719 was issued on 04/14/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BANDARU 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 21 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $753 in drug spend. 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.

Nuclear Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 913 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 881 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

1850 TOWN CENTER PKWY
RESTON, VA 20190

Provider Details

NPI 1245473719
Specialty Nuclear Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/14/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VARALAKSHMI BANDARU, M.D 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.

PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP INC
SAN JOSE, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

21
Total Claims
$753
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
66
Total Day Supply
1,986
Generic Drug Cost
$254

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.50

Nuclear Medicine Physician Overview

How VARALAKSHMI BANDARU, M.D fits within the Nuclear Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

913
Nuclear Medicine Physician Providers in US
48
States with Nuclear Medicine Physician
881
Avg Claims per Provider

VARALAKSHMI BANDARU, M.D's 21 claims are below the specialty average of 881.

Nearby Nuclear Medicine Physician Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Nuclear Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VARALAKSHMI BANDARU, M.D's specialty?
VARALAKSHMI BANDARU, M.D specializes in Nuclear Medicine Physician and practices in RESTON, Virginia. Credentials: M.D.
How much does VARALAKSHMI BANDARU, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VARALAKSHMI BANDARU, M.D wrote 21 Medicare Part D claims totaling $753 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is VARALAKSHMI BANDARU, M.D located?
VARALAKSHMI BANDARU, M.D is located at 1850 TOWN CENTER PKWY, RESTON, VA, 20190. Phone: (703) 639-9513.
What is VARALAKSHMI BANDARU, M.D's NPI number?
VARALAKSHMI BANDARU, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245473719, issued on 04/14/2009.
How many Nuclear Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 913 Nuclear Medicine Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Nuclear Medicine Physician provider writes 881 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does VARALAKSHMI BANDARU, M.D accept Medicare?
VARALAKSHMI BANDARU, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 21 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 VARALAKSHMI BANDARU, M.D's credentials?
VARALAKSHMI BANDARU, M.D's NPI is 1245473719 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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