Nikhitha Chandrashekar
NPI 1518420785 · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician · Escondido, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nikhitha Chandrashekar is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider in Escondido, CA (NPI 1518420785).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518420785
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- TP348 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
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) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 45 | 15 |
| Hydrocortisone | 19 | — |
| Methimazole | 14 | — |
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.
$40 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 911 Bypass Rd Bldg aPikeville, KY 41501-1602Phone: (606) 430-2208Fax: (606) 218-7508
- 1836 South AveLa Crosse, WI 54601-5429Phone: (608) 782-7300
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-04-12
- Last updated
- 2025-05-06
- Certified
- 2025-05-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nikhitha Chandrashekar's NPI number?
- Nikhitha Chandrashekar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518420785, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nikhitha Chandrashekar's specialty?
- Nikhitha Chandrashekar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nikhitha Chandrashekar located?
- Nikhitha Chandrashekar's practice location on file with NPPES is 625 Citracado Pkwy Ste 108, Escondido, CA 92025-6428.
- What is Nikhitha Chandrashekar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nikhitha Chandrashekar is (760) 743-1431.
- Does Nikhitha Chandrashekar accept Medicare?
- Nikhitha Chandrashekar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nikhitha Chandrashekar's NPI active?
- Yes — Nikhitha Chandrashekar's NPI (1518420785) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.