2026 NPPES data Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1912960618 MD
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VIJAY CHECHANI, MD

Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in ROSWELL, New Mexico. 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 · 359 beneficiaries · Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
42%
generic claims · 58% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

VIJAY CHECHANI, MD filed 2,879 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in ROSWELL, New Mexico, prescribing 42% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
42%
generic prescribing
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.

VIJAY CHECHANI, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,879 Top 12% higher than 88% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

VIJAY CHECHANI, 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).

What does the federal data show about VIJAY CHECHANI, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/11/2006

NPI 1912960618

Primary specialty

Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

857 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,879 120% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,310

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within New Mexico

1. Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within New Mexico

Specialty board-certification context

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

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

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

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

VIJAY CHECHANI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1717 W 2ND ST STE 172, ROSWELL, NM, 88201, with a listed phone of (575) 627-3319. NPI 1912960618 was issued on 04/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHECHANI 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 2,879 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 359 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.3 million in drug spend, split 58% brand-name and 42% 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.

Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 857 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 1,310 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

1717 W 2ND ST STE 172
ROSWELL, NM 88201

Provider Details

NPI 1912960618
Specialty Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/11/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VIJAY CHECHANI, 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.

MASOUD KHORSAND- SAHBAIE MD P A
ROSWELL, NM

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

VIJAY CHECHANI, MD — brand share 58.0%
Specialty average (est.)

58% brand-name claims vs 42% generic, on 2,879 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.

2,879
Total Claims
$1.3M
Total Drug Cost
359
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,173
Total Day Supply
121,167
Brand vs Generic
58% brand / 42% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.2M
Antibiotic Claims
85

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.51
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 43, 65-74: 158, 75-84: 117, 85+: 41

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What VIJAY CHECHANI, MD 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
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
368
Montelukast Sodium
286
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
265
Fluticasone-Salmeterol
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
183
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
177
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
124
Fluticasone Propionate
108
Prednisone
89
Spiriva Respimat
Tiotropium Bromide
89
Ventolin Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
87

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

Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How VIJAY CHECHANI, MD fits within the Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

857
Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,310
Avg Claims per Provider

VIJAY CHECHANI, MD's 2,879 claims are above the specialty average of 1,310.

Nearby Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in New Mexico

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

Compare Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VIJAY CHECHANI, MD's specialty?
VIJAY CHECHANI, MD specializes in Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in ROSWELL, New Mexico. Credentials: MD.
How much does VIJAY CHECHANI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VIJAY CHECHANI, MD wrote 2,879 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.3M in drug costs for 359 beneficiaries.
Where is VIJAY CHECHANI, MD located?
VIJAY CHECHANI, MD is located at 1717 W 2ND ST STE 172, ROSWELL, NM, 88201. Phone: (575) 627-3319.
What is VIJAY CHECHANI, MD's NPI number?
VIJAY CHECHANI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912960618, issued on 04/11/2006.
Does VIJAY CHECHANI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VIJAY CHECHANI, MD's prescribing is 58% brand-name and 42% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.2M in brand drug costs.
How many Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 857 Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,310 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VIJAY CHECHANI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VIJAY CHECHANI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trelegy Ellipta, Montelukast Sodium, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VIJAY CHECHANI, MD accept Medicare?
VIJAY CHECHANI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,879 Part D claims and 359 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VIJAY CHECHANI, MD's credentials?
VIJAY CHECHANI, MD's NPI is 1912960618 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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