Nivedita Chandrasekharan, OD, FAAO
NPI 1164763058 · Optometrist · Santa Cruz, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nivedita Chandrasekharan, OD, FAAO is a Optometrist provider in Santa Cruz, CA (NPI 1164763058).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164763058
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD, FAAO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- TA2305 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
420 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 70 | $156 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 68 | $199 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 67 | $46 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 56 | $111 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 41 | $47 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Cornea to Determine Thickness76514 | 32 | $13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 3 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 29 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 12 |
| Cyclosporine | 11 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$628 across 5 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 200 S Wells RdSuite 225Ventura, CA 93004-1377Phone: (805) 647-6322
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-03-03
- Last updated
- 2022-05-17
- Certified
- 2022-05-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nivedita Chandrasekharan's NPI number?
- Nivedita Chandrasekharan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164763058, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nivedita Chandrasekharan's specialty?
- Nivedita Chandrasekharan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Nivedita Chandrasekharan located?
- Nivedita Chandrasekharan's practice location on file with NPPES is 2025 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1323.
- What is Nivedita Chandrasekharan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nivedita Chandrasekharan is (831) 458-5640.
- Does Nivedita Chandrasekharan accept Medicare?
- Nivedita Chandrasekharan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nivedita Chandrasekharan's NPI active?
- Yes — Nivedita Chandrasekharan's NPI (1164763058) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.