2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1942317771 M.D.
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PAMALA MURPHY, M.D.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in CLEVELAND, 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 549 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$23.5
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

PAMALA MURPHY, M.D. filed 8,021 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in CLEVELAND, Ohio, prescribing 87% generic.

8K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing
$23.5
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

PAMALA MURPHY, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

8,021 Top 3% higher than 97% 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

PAMALA MURPHY, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about PAMALA MURPHY, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/25/2006

NPI 1942317771

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

4,161 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,021 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,450

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Ohio

1. Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Ohio

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

PAMALA MURPHY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2500 METROHEALTH DR, CLEVELAND, OH, 44109, with a listed phone of (216) 778-7800. NPI 1942317771 was issued on 08/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MURPHY 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 8,021 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 549 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $876K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%. 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,161 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,450 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

2500 METROHEALTH DR
CLEVELAND, OH 44109

Provider Details

NPI 1942317771
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/25/2006

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 PAMALA MURPHY, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$24

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk Inc

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 PAMALA MURPHY, M.D.. To verify PAMALA MURPHY, 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

PAMALA MURPHY, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 8,021 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.

8,021
Total Claims
$876K
Total Drug Cost
549
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
18,431
Total Day Supply
542,264
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$732K
Generic Drug Cost
$140K
Opioid Claims
226 (2.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
69

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
79% female / 21% male
Age Distribution
<65: 54, 65-74: 256, 75-84: 153, 85+: 86

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What PAMALA MURPHY, M.D. 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
591
Amlodipine Besylate
586
Losartan Potassium
348
Lisinopril
274
Hydrochlorothiazide
254
Omeprazole
212
Metoprolol Succinate
200
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
191
Levothyroxine Sodium
178
Rosuvastatin Calcium
171

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

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How PAMALA MURPHY, M.D. fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

4,161
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,450
Avg Claims per Provider

PAMALA MURPHY, M.D.'s 8,021 claims are above the specialty average of 4,450.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Ohio

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAMALA MURPHY, M.D.'s specialty?
PAMALA MURPHY, M.D. specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in CLEVELAND, Ohio. Credentials: M.D..
How much does PAMALA MURPHY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAMALA MURPHY, M.D. wrote 8,021 Medicare Part D claims totaling $876K in drug costs for 549 beneficiaries.
Where is PAMALA MURPHY, M.D. located?
PAMALA MURPHY, M.D. is located at 2500 METROHEALTH DR, CLEVELAND, OH, 44109. Phone: (216) 778-7800.
What is PAMALA MURPHY, M.D.'s NPI number?
PAMALA MURPHY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942317771, issued on 08/25/2006.
Does PAMALA MURPHY, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAMALA MURPHY, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $732K in brand drug costs.
Does PAMALA MURPHY, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, PAMALA MURPHY, M.D. had 226 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,161 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,450 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAMALA MURPHY, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAMALA MURPHY, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAMALA MURPHY, M.D. accept Medicare?
PAMALA MURPHY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,021 Part D claims and 549 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAMALA MURPHY, M.D.'s credentials?
PAMALA MURPHY, M.D.'s NPI is 1942317771 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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