Chandra Ponniah, MBBS
NPI 1881858405 · Family Medicine Physician · Norfolk, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chandra Ponniah, MBBS is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Norfolk, NE (NPI 1881858405).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881858405
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MBBS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 26319 (NE)
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
17 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
1,872 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 | 376 | $118 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 319 | $9 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 259 | $15 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 180 | $99 |
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Hip, Pelvis, Spine77080 | 146 | $35 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 143 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 612 | 107 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 540 | 120 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 340 | 78 |
| Losartan Potassium | 286 | 64 |
| Gabapentin | 244 | 45 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 228 | 58 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$549 across 27 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
- 2008-07-13
- Last updated
- 2013-02-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chandra Ponniah's NPI number?
- Chandra Ponniah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881858405, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chandra Ponniah's specialty?
- Chandra Ponniah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chandra Ponniah located?
- Chandra Ponniah's practice location on file with NPPES is 2600 W Norfolk Ave, Norfolk, NE 68701-4449.
- What is Chandra Ponniah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chandra Ponniah is (402) 844-8205.
- Does Chandra Ponniah accept Medicare?
- Chandra Ponniah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chandra Ponniah's NPI active?
- Yes — Chandra Ponniah's NPI (1881858405) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-02-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.