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HOWSIYA SETHUKAVALAN, MD

Hospitalist Physician in MONROE, Louisiana. 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
384
Medicare Part D claims · 177 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

HOWSIYA SETHUKAVALAN, MD filed 384 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in MONROE, Louisiana, prescribing 87% generic.

384
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

HOWSIYA SETHUKAVALAN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

384 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

HOWSIYA SETHUKAVALAN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about HOWSIYA SETHUKAVALAN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/29/2019

NPI 1295397230

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

384 57% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Louisiana

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist 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).

HOWSIYA SETHUKAVALAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 309 JACKSON ST, MONROE, LA, 71201, with a listed phone of (318) 966-4541. NPI 1295397230 was issued on 06/29/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SETHUKAVALAN 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 384 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 177 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $24K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.4%. 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

309 JACKSON ST
MONROE, LA 71201

Provider Details

NPI 1295397230
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/29/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HOWSIYA SETHUKAVALAN, MD 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.

VITAL HEALTH PARTNERS LLC
WEST MONROE, LA

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

HOWSIYA SETHUKAVALAN, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 384 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.

384
Total Claims
$24K
Total Drug Cost
177
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
403
Total Day Supply
8,462
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$21K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
17 (4.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
80

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.74
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 41, 65-74: 57, 75-84: 48, 85+: 31

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What HOWSIYA SETHUKAVALAN, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Furosemide
24
Pantoprazole Sodium
23
Atorvastatin Calcium
19
Eliquis
Apixaban
16
Prednisone
14
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
13
Levofloxacin
13
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
12
Amlodipine Besylate
11
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
11

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How HOWSIYA SETHUKAVALAN, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

HOWSIYA SETHUKAVALAN, MD's 384 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOWSIYA SETHUKAVALAN, MD's specialty?
HOWSIYA SETHUKAVALAN, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in MONROE, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does HOWSIYA SETHUKAVALAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HOWSIYA SETHUKAVALAN, MD wrote 384 Medicare Part D claims totaling $24K in drug costs for 177 beneficiaries.
Where is HOWSIYA SETHUKAVALAN, MD located?
HOWSIYA SETHUKAVALAN, MD is located at 309 JACKSON ST, MONROE, LA, 71201. Phone: (318) 966-4541.
What is HOWSIYA SETHUKAVALAN, MD's NPI number?
HOWSIYA SETHUKAVALAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295397230, issued on 06/29/2019.
Does HOWSIYA SETHUKAVALAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HOWSIYA SETHUKAVALAN, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $21K in brand drug costs.
Does HOWSIYA SETHUKAVALAN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, HOWSIYA SETHUKAVALAN, MD had 17 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.4%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HOWSIYA SETHUKAVALAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HOWSIYA SETHUKAVALAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Pantoprazole Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HOWSIYA SETHUKAVALAN, MD accept Medicare?
HOWSIYA SETHUKAVALAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 384 Part D claims and 177 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HOWSIYA SETHUKAVALAN, MD's credentials?
HOWSIYA SETHUKAVALAN, MD's NPI is 1295397230 with credentials MD. 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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