2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1083905756
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VISHNU KANNABIRAN

Otolaryngology Physician in CHELMSFORD, Massachusetts. 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
350
Medicare Part D claims · 174 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
What the federal data reveals: VISHNU KANNABIRAN is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHELMSFORD, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 350 claims across 174 beneficiaries .

What stands out: VISHNU KANNABIRAN filed 350 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CHELMSFORD, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

VISHNU KANNABIRAN 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).

VISHNU KANNABIRAN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/28/2011

NPI 1083905756

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

350 31% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Massachusetts

1. Otolaryngology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology Physician share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

VISHNU KANNABIRAN is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in CHELMSFORD, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1083905756. 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.

VISHNU KANNABIRAN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider at 3 MEETING HOUSE RD, CHELMSFORD, MA, 01824, with a listed phone of (978) 256-5557. NPI 1083905756 was issued on 04/28/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KANNABIRAN 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 350 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 174 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%. 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.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

3 MEETING HOUSE RD
CHELMSFORD, MA 01824

Provider Details

NPI 1083905756
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/28/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VISHNU KANNABIRAN 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.

MASSACHUSETTS ENT ASSOCIATES INC
NASHUA, NH

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

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to VISHNU KANNABIRAN. To verify VISHNU KANNABIRAN's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

350
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
174
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
482
Total Day Supply
11,242
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Opioid Claims
13 (3.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
53

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 81, 75-84: 63, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Azelastine Hcl
64
Ipratropium Bromide
60
Fluticasone Propionate
40
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
29
Omeprazole
26
Ofloxacin
22
Prednisone
13

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How VISHNU KANNABIRAN fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

VISHNU KANNABIRAN's 350 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VISHNU KANNABIRAN's specialty?
VISHNU KANNABIRAN specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in CHELMSFORD, Massachusetts.
How much does VISHNU KANNABIRAN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VISHNU KANNABIRAN wrote 350 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 174 beneficiaries.
Where is VISHNU KANNABIRAN located?
VISHNU KANNABIRAN is located at 3 MEETING HOUSE RD, CHELMSFORD, MA, 01824. Phone: (978) 256-5557.
What is VISHNU KANNABIRAN's NPI number?
VISHNU KANNABIRAN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083905756, issued on 04/28/2011.
Does VISHNU KANNABIRAN prescribe opioids?
Yes, VISHNU KANNABIRAN had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VISHNU KANNABIRAN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VISHNU KANNABIRAN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azelastine Hcl, Ipratropium Bromide, Fluticasone Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VISHNU KANNABIRAN accept Medicare?
VISHNU KANNABIRAN appears in CMS Medicare data with 350 Part D claims and 174 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VISHNU KANNABIRAN's credentials?
VISHNU KANNABIRAN's NPI is 1083905756. 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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