Sallini Kalachandran, MD

Family Medicine

(616) 878-3321Byron Center, MI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Sallini Kalachandran, MD specializes in family medicine, serving patients in Byron Center, MI in group practice. She has been in practice for 8+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 87.09/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 54% of reporting doctors in Michigan
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 49% of MIPS-scored doctors in Michigan
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,106 Family Medicine providers in MISee all Family Medicine in Byron Center8+ years experienceNPI since 2019

Older · 828dNPPES updated 2024-01-29 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

7751 Byron Center Ave Sw Ste a, Byron Center, MI 49315-8001

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Michigan, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

87.09/100

Michigan avg: 85.2 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.5 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Michigan

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

5.3%

Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.2 pts)

5.3% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

88%

Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.2 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Michigan

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

55

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

144

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,188

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $116k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+34%)64%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+13%)62%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+38%)60%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+26%)60%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
58%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+17%)51%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Nov 1, 2023

    CMS-verified certification date

  2. 8 years in practice

    Established

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

100 Michigan St Ne # Mc845, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2560

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Sallini Kalachandran

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Sallini Kalachandran for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Byron Center 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 Sallini Kalachandran

NPI records show Dr. Kalachandran as active with telehealth listed in Byron Center, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (616) 878-3321.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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