NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1558673152 MD
Verify on CMS → Sai Prashanth Palepu, MD
Hospitalist Physician in St Louis, Missouri.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 17,950 in Hospitalist Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
747
Medicare Part D claims · 152 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 940
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Sai Prashanth Palepu, MD filed 747 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Hospitalist Physician in St Louis, Missouri, prescribing 89% generic.
- 747
- Part D claims, 2024
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥70th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Sai Prashanth Palepu, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1558673152), first enumerated 07/12/2010.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 747 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
6 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1558673152 · Hospitalist Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1558673152
- ENUM-MID 2010
- TAX-MID 18K Hospitalist Physician
- RX-LIGHT 747
- BOOK-LIGHT 501 in Missouri
- PHOTO-ENUM Avi Alin, M.D. · 2010
Sai Prashanth Palepu, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
747 ≥ 70th percentile 70% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Sai Prashanth Palepu, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 6 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 Sai Prashanth Palepu, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hospitalist Physician
Medicare Part D claims
747 21% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Missouri
How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1558673152 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospitalist Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/12/2010 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Sai Prashanth Palepu, 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.
According to CMS billing records, Sai Prashanth Palepu, MD is affiliated with 6 Medicare-billing facilities across 3 states.
Edgerton Hospital And Health Services, Inc
Edgerton, WI
Impact Physician Group Illinois LLC
Edwardsville, IL
Impact Physician Group Missouri LLC
Lake St Louis, MO
Lafayette County
Darlington, WI
Upland Hills Health Inc
Dodgeville, WI
Wil Hospitalists LLC
Fitchburg, WI
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
Sai Prashanth Palepu, MD - brand share 11.0%
Hospitalist Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 747 2024 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 2024.
747
Total Claims
$38K
Total Drug Cost
152
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 788.433
- Total Day Supply
- 19,555
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $31K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
- Opioid Claims
- 58 (7.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 33
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.13
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 12, 65-74: 57, 75-84: 59, 85+: 24
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sai Prashanth Palepu, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
52 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
32 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
30 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
27 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
22 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
21 claims
- Eliquis 20
Eliquis
20 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 20
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
20 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 52 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 32 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 30 |
| Gabapentin | 27 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 22 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 21 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 20 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 20 |
| Lisinopril | 18 |
| Losartan Potassium | 17 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Hospitalist Physician Overview
How Sai Prashanth Palepu, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.
17,950
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
940
Avg Claims per Provider
Sai Prashanth Palepu, MD's 747 claims are below the specialty average of 940.
Nationwide Hospitalist Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Palepu, both outside Missouri so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2010)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Palepu.
One of 501 Hospitalist Physician providers enrolled in Missouri, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Mohamed Abdalaziz
MD
Kansas City, MO
Dr. Ma'n Abdullah
MD
Columbia, MO
Dr. Nurelign Abebe
M.D.
Rolla, MO
Dr. Fadee Abu Al Rub
MD
St Louis, MO
Dr. Sreenu Ada
MD
Saint Louis, MO
Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sai Prashanth Palepu, MD's specialty? ▼
Sai Prashanth Palepu, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in St Louis, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does Sai Prashanth Palepu, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Sai Prashanth Palepu, MD wrote 747 Medicare Part D claims totaling $38K in drug costs for 152 beneficiaries.
Where is Sai Prashanth Palepu, MD located? ▼
Sai Prashanth Palepu, MD is located at 10018 KENNERLY RD., St Louis, MO, 63128. Phone: (314) 208-6000.
What is Sai Prashanth Palepu, MD's NPI number? ▼
Sai Prashanth Palepu, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558673152, issued on 07/12/2010.
Does Sai Prashanth Palepu, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sai Prashanth Palepu, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $31K in brand drug costs.
Does Sai Prashanth Palepu, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Sai Prashanth Palepu, MD had 58 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.8%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 17,950 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 940 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sai Prashanth Palepu, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Sai Prashanth Palepu, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Pantoprazole Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sai Prashanth Palepu, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Sai Prashanth Palepu, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 747 Part D claims and 152 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sai Prashanth Palepu, MD's credentials? ▼
Sai Prashanth Palepu, MD's NPI is 1558673152 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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