2026 NPPES data Hematology & Oncology Physician NPI 1952596405 M.D.
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NANDA METHUKU, M.D.

Hematology & Oncology Physician in PORTSMOUTH, 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
956
Medicare Part D claims · 161 beneficiaries · Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 847
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
76.082/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: NANDA METHUKU, M.D. is a Hematology & Oncology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PORTSMOUTH, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 956 claims across 161 beneficiaries — 22% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.082/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: NANDA METHUKU, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.082 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 956 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NANDA METHUKU, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

NANDA METHUKU, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/07/2007

NPI 1952596405

Primary specialty

Hematology & Oncology Physician

Mid-sized

11,215 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

956 13% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 847

MIPS final score

76.082/100 7.018000000000001% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Hematology & Oncology Physician share within Ohio

1. Hematology & Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hematology & Oncology Physician share within Ohio

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NANDA METHUKU, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hematology & Oncology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.082/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hematology & Oncology Physician) — 76.082/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%76.1%
MIPS final score (Hematology & Oncology Physician) — 76.082/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

NANDA METHUKU, M.D. is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider practicing in PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1952596405. 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.

NANDA METHUKU, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1121 KINNEYS LN, PORTSMOUTH, OH, 45662, with a listed phone of (740) 356-7490. NPI 1952596405 was issued on 09/07/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what METHUKU 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 956 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 161 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3.6 million in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 76.082/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 64.1775, Cost 43.984), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hematology & Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 11,215 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 847 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

1121 KINNEYS LN
PORTSMOUTH, OH 45662

Provider Details

NPI 1952596405
Specialty Hematology & Oncology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/07/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

76.082
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
64.1775
Quality
43.984
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NANDA METHUKU, 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.

SOMC MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION, INC.
PORTSMOUTH, 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).

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 NANDA METHUKU, M.D.. To verify NANDA METHUKU, 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 · Typical

NANDA METHUKU, M.D. — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 956 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.

956
Total Claims
$3.6M
Total Drug Cost
161
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,293
Total Day Supply
34,599
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3.3M
Generic Drug Cost
$313K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.81
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 85, 75-84: 39, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Letrozole
289
Anastrozole
72
Prochlorperazine Maleate
62
Ibrance
Palbociclib
57
Hydroxyurea
51
Ondansetron Hcl
48
Exemestane
31
Imatinib Mesylate
23
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
21
Tamoxifen Citrate
21

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

Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview

How NANDA METHUKU, M.D. fits within the Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

11,215
Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hematology & Oncology Physician
847
Avg Claims per Provider

NANDA METHUKU, M.D.'s 956 claims are above the specialty average of 847.

Nearby Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in Ohio

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

Compare Hematology & Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NANDA METHUKU, M.D.'s specialty?
NANDA METHUKU, M.D. specializes in Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in PORTSMOUTH, Ohio. Credentials: M.D..
How much does NANDA METHUKU, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NANDA METHUKU, M.D. wrote 956 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3.6M in drug costs for 161 beneficiaries.
What is NANDA METHUKU, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
NANDA METHUKU, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.082/100 (Quality: 64.1775, Cost: 43.984). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NANDA METHUKU, M.D. located?
NANDA METHUKU, M.D. is located at 1121 KINNEYS LN, PORTSMOUTH, OH, 45662. Phone: (740) 356-7490.
What is NANDA METHUKU, M.D.'s NPI number?
NANDA METHUKU, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952596405, issued on 09/07/2007.
Does NANDA METHUKU, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NANDA METHUKU, M.D.'s prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $3.3M in brand drug costs.
How many Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 11,215 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 847 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NANDA METHUKU, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NANDA METHUKU, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Letrozole, Anastrozole, Prochlorperazine Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NANDA METHUKU, M.D. accept Medicare?
NANDA METHUKU, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 956 Part D claims and 161 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NANDA METHUKU, M.D.'s credentials?
NANDA METHUKU, M.D.'s NPI is 1952596405 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

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

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