2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1356569644 MD
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LALITHA KONERU, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in STERLING HEIGHTS, Michigan. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 210 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$271.22
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LALITHA KONERU, MD filed 2,005 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in STERLING HEIGHTS, Michigan, prescribing 87% generic.

2K
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.

LALITHA KONERU, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,005 Top 16% higher than 84% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LALITHA KONERU, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 LALITHA KONERU, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/23/2007

NPI 1356569644

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,005 26% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Michigan

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

LALITHA KONERU, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 8244 METRO PKWY STE C, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI, 48312, with a listed phone of (586) 795-4060. NPI 1356569644 was issued on 04/23/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KONERU 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 2,005 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 210 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $195K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

8244 METRO PKWY STE C
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312

Provider Details

NPI 1356569644
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/23/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LALITHA KONERU, 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.

MACOMB PHYSICIANS GROUP PLLC
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI
METRO DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING, PLLC
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI

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 LALITHA KONERU, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$271

Largest payer

GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.

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 — Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LALITHA KONERU, MD. To verify LALITHA KONERU, MD's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LALITHA KONERU, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 2,005 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.

2,005
Total Claims
$195K
Total Drug Cost
210
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,210
Total Day Supply
122,221
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$154K
Generic Drug Cost
$41K
Opioid Claims
43 (2.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
87

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.55
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 88, 75-84: 69, 85+: 42

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LALITHA KONERU, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
151
Levothyroxine Sodium
91
Metformin Hcl
64
Amlodipine Besylate
62
Lisinopril
58
Metoprolol Succinate
57
Losartan Potassium
48
Pantoprazole Sodium
45
Furosemide
42
Omeprazole
41

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How LALITHA KONERU, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

LALITHA KONERU, MD's 2,005 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Michigan

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LALITHA KONERU, MD's specialty?
LALITHA KONERU, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in STERLING HEIGHTS, Michigan. Credentials: MD.
How much does LALITHA KONERU, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LALITHA KONERU, MD wrote 2,005 Medicare Part D claims totaling $195K in drug costs for 210 beneficiaries.
Where is LALITHA KONERU, MD located?
LALITHA KONERU, MD is located at 8244 METRO PKWY STE C, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI, 48312. Phone: (586) 795-4060.
What is LALITHA KONERU, MD's NPI number?
LALITHA KONERU, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356569644, issued on 04/23/2007.
Does LALITHA KONERU, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LALITHA KONERU, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $154K in brand drug costs.
Does LALITHA KONERU, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, LALITHA KONERU, MD had 43 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LALITHA KONERU, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LALITHA KONERU, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LALITHA KONERU, MD accept Medicare?
LALITHA KONERU, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,005 Part D claims and 210 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LALITHA KONERU, MD's credentials?
LALITHA KONERU, MD's NPI is 1356569644 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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