2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1497734396 M.D.
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ASWARTHA POTHULA, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology Physician in MOLINE, Illinois. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
13K
Medicare Part D claims · 2K beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: ASWARTHA POTHULA, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MOLINE, Illinois with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 13K claims across 2K beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: ASWARTHA POTHULA, M.D. filed 12,747 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MOLINE, Illinois. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ASWARTHA POTHULA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 5 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ASWARTHA POTHULA, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/10/2006

NPI 1497734396

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

12,747 327% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Illinois

1. Interventional Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Illinois

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Interventional Cardiology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Interventional Cardiology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ASWARTHA POTHULA, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider practicing in MOLINE, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1497734396. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ASWARTHA POTHULA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1100 36TH AVENUE, MOLINE, IL, 61265, with a listed phone of (309) 743-6700. NPI 1497734396 was issued on 01/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what POTHULA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 12,747 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 2,015 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.6 million in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1100 36TH AVENUE
MOLINE, IL 61265

Provider Details

NPI 1497734396
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/10/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ASWARTHA POTHULA, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE PLLC
MOLINE, IL
GENESIS HEALTH SYSTEM
SILVIS, IL
GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER, ALEDO
ALEDO, IL
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 141304
TRINITY MEDICAL CENTER
ROCK ISLAND, IL
UNITY HEALTHCARE
MUSCATINE, IA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ASWARTHA POTHULA, M.D.. To verify ASWARTHA POTHULA, M.D.'s current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ASWARTHA POTHULA, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 12,747 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

12,747
Total Claims
$1.6M
Total Drug Cost
2,015
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
31,334
Total Day Supply
928,951
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.4M
Generic Drug Cost
$246K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.45
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 121, 65-74: 863, 75-84: 743, 85+: 288

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
2,076
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
1,287
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
1,003
Atorvastatin Calcium
774
Furosemide
597
Eliquis
Apixaban
559
Lisinopril
537
Carvedilol
480
Amlodipine Besylate
478
Losartan Potassium
471

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How ASWARTHA POTHULA, M.D. fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

ASWARTHA POTHULA, M.D.'s 12,747 claims are above the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Illinois

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as POTHULA.

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASWARTHA POTHULA, M.D.'s specialty?
ASWARTHA POTHULA, M.D. specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in MOLINE, Illinois. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ASWARTHA POTHULA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ASWARTHA POTHULA, M.D. wrote 12,747 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.6M in drug costs for 2,015 beneficiaries.
Where is ASWARTHA POTHULA, M.D. located?
ASWARTHA POTHULA, M.D. is located at 1100 36TH AVENUE, MOLINE, IL, 61265. Phone: (309) 743-6700.
What is ASWARTHA POTHULA, M.D.'s NPI number?
ASWARTHA POTHULA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497734396, issued on 01/10/2006.
Does ASWARTHA POTHULA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ASWARTHA POTHULA, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.4M in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ASWARTHA POTHULA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ASWARTHA POTHULA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Clopidogrel, Isosorbide Mononitrate Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ASWARTHA POTHULA, M.D. accept Medicare?
ASWARTHA POTHULA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 12,747 Part D claims and 2,015 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ASWARTHA POTHULA, M.D.'s credentials?
ASWARTHA POTHULA, M.D.'s NPI is 1497734396 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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