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2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1871663732 MD
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Psychiatry Physician in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 53,171 in Psychiatry Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 201 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Vijayalakshmi Appareddy, MD filed 3,978 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in Chattanooga, Tennessee, prescribing 97% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 97%
- generic prescribing
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.
Vijayalakshmi Appareddy, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,978 Top 9% higher than 91% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Vijayalakshmi Appareddy, MD 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).
What does the federal data show about Vijayalakshmi Appareddy, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,978 283% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Vijayalakshmi Appareddy, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6918 SHALLOWFORD RD, Chattanooga, TN, 37421, with a listed phone of (423) 499-6165. NPI 1871663732 was issued on 11/08/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,978 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 201 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $265K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count.
Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,171 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1871663732 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 11/08/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Vijayalakshmi Appareddy, MD - brand share 3.0%
Psychiatry Physician average
3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 3,978 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.
3,978
Total Claims
$265K
Total Drug Cost
201
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,232
- Total Day Supply
- 154,484
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 97% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $132K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $133K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 63.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.38
- Gender Split
- 82% female / 18% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 80, 65-74: 92, 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 Vijayalakshmi Appareddy, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
350 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
258 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
249 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
208 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
197 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl
Fluoxetine Hcl
175 claims
- Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine
175 claims
- Aripiprazole
Aripiprazole
163 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 350 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 258 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 249 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 208 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 197 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 175 |
| Mirtazapine | 175 |
| Aripiprazole | 163 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 157 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 153 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Vijayalakshmi Appareddy, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
53,171
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider
Vijayalakshmi Appareddy, MD's 3,978 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.
Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Tennessee
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Appareddy.
Soureya Abbo
Clarksville, TN
Dr. Amanda Actor
MD
Nashville, TN
Dr. Lori Adelson
MD
Nashville, TN
Dr. Felix Adetunji
MD
Goodlettsville, TN
Dr. Saleh Ahmad
MD
Murfreesboro, TN
Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Tennessee medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vijayalakshmi Appareddy, MD's specialty? ▼
Vijayalakshmi Appareddy, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does Vijayalakshmi Appareddy, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Vijayalakshmi Appareddy, MD wrote 3,978 Medicare Part D claims totaling $265K in drug costs for 201 beneficiaries.
Where is Vijayalakshmi Appareddy, MD located? ▼
Vijayalakshmi Appareddy, MD is located at 6918 SHALLOWFORD RD, Chattanooga, TN, 37421. Phone: (423) 499-6165.
What is Vijayalakshmi Appareddy, MD's NPI number? ▼
Vijayalakshmi Appareddy, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871663732, issued on 11/08/2006.
Does Vijayalakshmi Appareddy, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Vijayalakshmi Appareddy, MD's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $132K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 53,171 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Vijayalakshmi Appareddy, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Vijayalakshmi Appareddy, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Trazodone Hcl, Buspirone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Vijayalakshmi Appareddy, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Vijayalakshmi Appareddy, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,978 Part D claims and 201 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Vijayalakshmi Appareddy, MD's credentials? ▼
Vijayalakshmi Appareddy, MD's NPI is 1871663732 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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