Chandra S Krishnasastry, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Chandra S Krishnasastry is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Nashville, TN with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Chandra S Krishnasastry, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 47+ years, working in group practice. With 47+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Nashville area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 46% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 899dNPPES updated 2023-12-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.2%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in TennesseeHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
48
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
22
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
196
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $19k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$55 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Chandra S Krishnasastry's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 6, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
47 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Chandra S Krishnasastry
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Chandra S Krishnasastry for blood pressure monitoring, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Nashville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Chandra S Krishnasastry
NPI records show Dr. Krishnasastry as active with telehealth listed in Nashville, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (866) 816-0433.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Chandra S Krishnasastry
Practice Location
275 Cumberland Bnd, Nashville, TN 37228-1805
Mailing Address
275 Cumberland Bnd, Nashville, TN 37228-1805
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