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2026 NPPES data Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1518993997 MD
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Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 859 in Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) 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
427
Medicare Part D claims · 168 beneficiaries · Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.4/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Satish Bhadriraju, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.4/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 427 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 79.4/100
- MIPS score · -4 vs avg
- 427
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- 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.
Satish Bhadriraju, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
79 30th percentile higher than 30% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Satish Bhadriraju, MD sits
This provider among sleep medicine (internal medicine) physician peers
Across the 295 sleep medicine (internal medicine) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Satish Bhadriraju, MD writes more Part D claims than 42% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 33% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one sleep medicine (internal medicine) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Satish Bhadriraju, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Satish Bhadriraju, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 Satish Bhadriraju, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
427 67% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
79.4/100 3.7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Oklahoma
How Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Oklahoma providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Satish Bhadriraju, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 79.4/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) - 79.4/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Satish Bhadriraju, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6585 S YALE AVE STE 650, Tulsa, OK, 74136, with a listed phone of (918) 502-5600. NPI 1518993997 was issued on 06/25/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 427 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 168 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $246K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 79.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.8, Cost 54.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 859 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 1,310 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1518993997 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/25/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
79.393
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.7697
Quality
54.3735
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Satish Bhadriraju, 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.
Mcallen Hospitalist Group PLLC
McAllen, TX
Padmini Bhadriraju MD P.A.
Edinburg, TX
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
Satish Bhadriraju, MD - brand share 12.0%
Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 427 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.
427
Total Claims
$246K
Total Drug Cost
168
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 551
- Total Day Supply
- 13,554
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $234K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $11K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 20
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.38
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Satish Bhadriraju, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Zaleplon
Zaleplon
93 claims
- Ropinirole Hcl
Ropinirole Hcl
48 claims
- Trazodone Hcl 34
Trazodone Hcl
34 claims
- Dextroamphetamine-… 31
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
31 claims
- Zolpidem Tartrate 19
Zolpidem Tartrate
19 claims
- Modafinil 18
Modafinil
18 claims
- Belsomra 15
Belsomra
15 claims
- Alprazolam 11
Alprazolam
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Zaleplon | 93 |
| Ropinirole Hcl | 48 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 34 |
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 31 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 19 |
| Modafinil | 18 |
| Belsomra Suvorexant | 15 |
| Alprazolam | 11 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate Er Zolpidem Tartrate | 11 |
| Xywav "Sodium | N/A |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Satish Bhadriraju, MD fits within the Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
859
Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,310
Avg Claims per Provider
Satish Bhadriraju, MD's 427 claims are below the specialty average of 1,310.
Nearby Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Oklahoma
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Oklahoma, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bhadriraju.
Compare Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Satish Bhadriraju, MD's specialty? ▼
Satish Bhadriraju, MD specializes in Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Credentials: MD.
How much does Satish Bhadriraju, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Satish Bhadriraju, MD wrote 427 Medicare Part D claims totaling $246K in drug costs for 168 beneficiaries.
What is Satish Bhadriraju, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Satish Bhadriraju, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.4/100 (Quality: 77.8, Cost: 54.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Satish Bhadriraju, MD located? ▼
Satish Bhadriraju, MD is located at 6585 S YALE AVE STE 650, Tulsa, OK, 74136. Phone: (918) 502-5600.
What is Satish Bhadriraju, MD's NPI number? ▼
Satish Bhadriraju, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518993997, issued on 06/25/2006.
Does Satish Bhadriraju, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Satish Bhadriraju, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $234K in brand drug costs.
How many Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 859 Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,310 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Satish Bhadriraju, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Satish Bhadriraju, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Zaleplon, Ropinirole Hcl, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Satish Bhadriraju, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Satish Bhadriraju, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 427 Part D claims and 168 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Satish Bhadriraju, MD's credentials? ▼
Satish Bhadriraju, MD's NPI is 1518993997 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 (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.
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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