Chandra Krishnasastry, M.D.
NPI 1194794172 · Psychiatry Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chandra Krishnasastry, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1194794172).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194794172
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD0026040 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
232 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 126 | $73 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 63 | $109 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 26 | $160 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 17 | $75 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$160 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 46 | 21 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 46 | 25 |
| Risperidone | 38 | 21 |
| Olanzapine | 38 | 24 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 33 | 13 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 25 | — |
| Clonazepam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$55 across 2 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-14
- Last updated
- 2023-12-07
- Certified
- 2023-12-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chandra Krishnasastry's NPI number?
- Chandra Krishnasastry's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194794172, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chandra Krishnasastry's specialty?
- Chandra Krishnasastry is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chandra Krishnasastry located?
- Chandra Krishnasastry's practice location on file with NPPES is 275 Cumberland Bnd, Nashville, TN 37228-1805.
- What is Chandra Krishnasastry's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chandra Krishnasastry is (866) 816-0433.
- Does Chandra Krishnasastry accept Medicare?
- Chandra Krishnasastry is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chandra Krishnasastry's NPI active?
- Yes — Chandra Krishnasastry's NPI (1194794172) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.