Niranjan Shrestha, M.D., FAAFP
Niranjan Shrestha, M.D., FAAFP has been part of the Centralia medical community since 2008 in group practice. With 25+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Centralia area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes. CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 23% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Uses generic medications more than 66% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Federal MIPS score higher than 99% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4963dNPPES updated 2012-10-03 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1050 M L King Dr Ste 111, Centralia, IL 62801-3060
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 99% of doctors in Illinois on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Top 1% of MIPS-scored doctors in IllinoisHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.59%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.5 pts)
3.59% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.3%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in IllinoisHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
296
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
522
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
23,702
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.79M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Diabetes.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$710 received from industry
34 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Niranjan Shrestha's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
25 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Niranjan Shrestha
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Niranjan Shrestha for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Centralia 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 Niranjan Shrestha
NPI records show Dr. Shrestha as active with telehealth listed in Centralia, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (618) 436-5237.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Niranjan Shrestha
Practice Location
1050 M L King Dr Ste 111, Centralia, IL 62801-3060
Mailing Address
1050 M L King Dr Ste 111, Centralia, IL 62801-3060
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