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MRS. CHANDRIKA GOPALA KRISHNA MD
NPI 1902865462
Internal Medicine in Salinas, CA
Active since March 22, 2006
About Mrs. Chandrika Gopala Krishna Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
MRS. CHANDRIKA GOPALA KRISHNA MD (NPI 1902865462) is an individual internal medicine provider in Salinas, California, licensed in California (A481250) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006.
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1902865462
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. CHANDRIKA GOPALA KRISHNACredential: MD
Location Address254 SAN JOSE ST, STE ASalinas, CA 93901-3900
Mailing Address254 San Jose St, Ste ASalinas, CA 93901-3900 · (831) 754-2222 · Fax (831) 754-2278
Phone(831) 754-2222
Fax(831) 754-2278
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1902865462 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses
★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A481250
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
254 SAN JOSE ST, Salinas, CA 93901
Other Identifiers 1
Medicaid00A481250CA
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
Reported Quality Measures
Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
59%167 patients3/55-star benchmark: 92%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
42%217 patients
Depression Utilization of the PHQ-9 Tool
The percentage of patients age 18 and older with the diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia who have a completed PHQ-9 during each applicable 4 month period in which there was a qualifying visit
Patients 4MonthsOfEnd: 16% · 25 patients
Patients 4MonthsOfStart: 30% · 27 patients
7%44 patients
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%1,435 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
96%470 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
95%37 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%185 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
88%224 patients4/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
82%398 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
43%514 patients2/55-star benchmark: 96%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
92%185 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
Percentage of the following patients - all considered at high risk of cardiovascular events - who were prescribed or were on statin therapy during the measurement period: - Adults aged >= 21 years who were previously diagnosed with or currently have an active…
78%106 patients4/55-star benchmark: 89%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
254 SAN JOSE ST
SALINAS, CA 93901
SALINAS, CA 93901
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Chandrika Krishna's NPI number?
The NPI number for Chandrika Krishna is 1902865462. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2006.
Where is Chandrika Krishna located?
Chandrika Krishna practices at 254 San Jose St Ste A, Salinas, CA 93901. The listed phone number is (831) 754-2222.
What is Chandrika Krishna's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Chandrika Krishna was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 35 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.
# Mrs. Chandrika Gopala Krishna, MD · NPI 1902865462
Internal Medicine physician in Salinas, California. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since March 22, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1902865462 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** March 22, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Internal Medicine · taxonomy 207R00000X
- **State license:** A481250 (California)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 254 SAN JOSE ST, STE A, Salinas, CA 93901-3900
- **Phone:** (831) 754-2222 · **Fax:** (831) 754-2278
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** July 13, 2026
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 00A481250 (CA)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1902865462) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.