Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Rakesh Chandra, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Nashville, TN

  • NPI 1255389623
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1215 21St Ave S Ste 7209
Nashville, TN 372328605
(615) 322-6180
fax (615) 343-9556
Mailing address
3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200
Nashville, TN 372328605

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 23, 2022
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #37213

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255389623. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
551
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$65,589
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
31231 Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 237 145 $60
31231 Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 91 63 $167
31237 Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope 49 29 $178
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 37 37 $124
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 30 29 $93
61782 Computer-assisted procedure outside membrane covering brain 27 27 $150
31237 Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope 22 11 $310
31267 Removal of nasal sinus tissue using an endoscope 21 21 $206
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 20 20 $156
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 17 16 $104

In context: peer comparison

Among 19 peers in Nashville Otolaryngology Physician, average services per provider: 94. This provider delivers 5.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$104,709
Transactions
77
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Genzyme Corporation 33 $73,227.94
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 13 $28,000.20
Integra LifeSciences Corporation 18 $1,459.36
Optinose US, INC. 2 $1,276.38
Aerin Medical INC. 3 $294.22
Medtronic, INC. 5 $269.45
Stryker Corporation 1 $142.26
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC 2 $38.90

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$89,110
Consulting Fee
$6,290
Travel and Lodging
$6,078
Food and Beverage
$3,231

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
143
Patients
57
Total drug cost
$4,603
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 49 17 $2,359
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 40 17 $584
Mupirocin Generic 21 11 $153
Azelastine Hcl Generic 19 0 $941
Doxycycline Monohydrate Generic 14 12 $567

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Rakesh Chandra's medical specialty?
Dr. Rakesh Chandra practices Otolaryngology Physician in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Rakesh Chandra practice?
Dr. Rakesh Chandra practices at 1215 21St Ave S Ste 7209, Nashville, TN 372328605. Office phone: 6153226180.
What is Dr. Rakesh Chandra's NPI?
Dr. Rakesh Chandra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255389623, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rakesh Chandra accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rakesh Chandra accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rakesh Chandra commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (HCPCS 31231); Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (HCPCS 31231); Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope (HCPCS 31237). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.