2026 NPPES data Pulmonary Disease Physician NPI 1699769968 M.D.
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KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, M.D.

Pulmonary Disease Physician in YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio. 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
484
Medicare Part D claims · 160 beneficiaries · Pulmonary Disease Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
25%
generic claims · 75% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.4K
28 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 484 claims across 160 beneficiaries — 75% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.4K across 28 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, M.D. filed 484 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, M.D. 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).

KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/01/2005

NPI 1699769968

Primary specialty

Pulmonary Disease Physician

Mid-sized

9,271 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

484 67% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,457

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Pulmonary Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Pulmonary Disease Physician share within Ohio

1. Pulmonary Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pulmonary Disease Physician share within Ohio

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider practicing in YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1699769968. 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.

KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4694 BELMONT AVE STE 2, YOUNGSTOWN, OH, 44505, with a listed phone of (330) 480-4080. NPI 1699769968 was issued on 09/01/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AMIRTHALINGAM 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 484 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 160 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $473K in drug spend, split 75% brand-name and 25% 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.

Pulmonary Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,271 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,457 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

4694 BELMONT AVE STE 2
YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44505

Provider Details

NPI 1699769968
Specialty Pulmonary Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/01/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, 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.

MERCY HEALTH PHYSICIANS YOUNGSTOWN SPECIALTY CARE LLC
WARREN, OH

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.4K

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, M.D.. To verify KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, M.D.'s current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, M.D. — brand share 75.0%
Specialty average (est.)

75% brand-name claims vs 25% generic, on 484 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.

484
Total Claims
$473K
Total Drug Cost
160
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
621
Total Day Supply
17,853
Brand vs Generic
75% brand / 25% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$467K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.88
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
204
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
89
Spiriva Respimat
Tiotropium Bromide
42
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
20
Breztri Aerosphere
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol
18
Ofev
Nintedanib Esylate
15

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

Pulmonary Disease Physician Overview

How KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, M.D. fits within the Pulmonary Disease Physician landscape nationally.

9,271
Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pulmonary Disease Physician
1,457
Avg Claims per Provider

KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, M.D.'s 484 claims are below the specialty average of 1,457.

Nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in Ohio

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

Compare Pulmonary Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, M.D.'s specialty?
KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, M.D. specializes in Pulmonary Disease Physician and practices in YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, M.D. wrote 484 Medicare Part D claims totaling $473K in drug costs for 160 beneficiaries.
Where is KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, M.D. located?
KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, M.D. is located at 4694 BELMONT AVE STE 2, YOUNGSTOWN, OH, 44505. Phone: (330) 480-4080.
What is KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, M.D.'s NPI number?
KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699769968, issued on 09/01/2005.
Does KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, M.D.'s prescribing is 75% brand-name and 25% generic drugs by claim count, with $467K in brand drug costs.
How many Pulmonary Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 9,271 Pulmonary Disease Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pulmonary Disease Physician provider writes 1,457 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Trelegy Ellipta, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Spiriva Respimat. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, M.D. accept Medicare?
KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 484 Part D claims and 160 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, M.D.'s credentials?
KOWRIAH AMIRTHALINGAM, M.D.'s NPI is 1699769968 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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