Sanker Jayachandran, MD
NPI 1679515035 · Psychiatry Physician · Munster, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sanker Jayachandran, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Munster, IN (NPI 1679515035).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679515035
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01038249A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
393 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 393 | $61 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $61–$61 (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 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 297 | 31 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 190 | 28 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 180 | 31 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 170 | 18 |
| Lorazepam | 166 | 18 |
| Clonazepam | 130 | 11 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 124 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-11
- Last updated
- 2023-06-03
- Certified
- 2023-06-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sanker Jayachandran's NPI number?
- Sanker Jayachandran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679515035, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sanker Jayachandran's specialty?
- Sanker Jayachandran is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sanker Jayachandran located?
- Sanker Jayachandran's practice location on file with NPPES is 1650 45th St Ste C, Munster, IN 46321-3960.
- What is Sanker Jayachandran's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sanker Jayachandran is (219) 934-6410.
- Does Sanker Jayachandran accept Medicare?
- Sanker Jayachandran is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sanker Jayachandran's NPI active?
- Yes — Sanker Jayachandran's NPI (1679515035) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.