Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Chandra Krishnasastry, M.D.
Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Nashville, TN
- NPI 1194794172
- 47 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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275 Cumberland Bnd
Nashville, TN 372281805
(866) 816-0433
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 7, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1979 — 47 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2084P0800X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #MD0026040
- Medicaid
- TN #3088717
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1194794172. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
113
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$9,181
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 45 | 20 | $46 | |
90791 |
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation | 24 | 22 | $145 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 22 | 12 | $74 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 11 | 11 | $75 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 11 | 11 | $107 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 32 peers in Nashville Psychiatry Physician, average services per provider: 89. This provider delivers 1.3× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$55
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iti, INC. (D/B/A Intra-Cellular Therapies, INC.) | 1 | $32.84 | |
| Alkermes, INC. | 1 | $22.19 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
142
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$18,462
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olanzapine | Generic | 19 | 0 | $539 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 15 | 0 | $129 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | Generic | 13 | 0 | $72 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | Generic | 12 | 0 | $389 |
| Belsomra (Suvorexant) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $5,597 |
| Buprenorphine-Naloxone (Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $5,292 |
| Clonazepam | Generic | 12 | 0 | $60 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 12 | 0 | $60 |
| Lamotrigine | Generic | 12 | 0 | $24 |
| Trintellix (Vortioxetine Hydrobromide) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $6,166 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Chandra Krishnasastry's medical specialty?
Dr. Chandra Krishnasastry practices Psychiatry Physician in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Chandra Krishnasastry practice?
Dr. Chandra Krishnasastry practices at 275 Cumberland Bnd, Nashville, TN 372281805. Office phone: 8668160433.
What is Dr. Chandra Krishnasastry's NPI?
Dr. Chandra Krishnasastry's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194794172, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chandra Krishnasastry accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Chandra Krishnasastry does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Chandra Krishnasastry commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (HCPCS 90791); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.