2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1437455441 M.D.
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SEEMA IYER, M.D.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. 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
31K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

SEEMA IYER, M.D. filed 30,849 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri, prescribing 89% generic.

31K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
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.

SEEMA IYER, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

30,849 Top 2% higher than 98% 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)

SEEMA IYER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 SEEMA IYER, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/08/2011

NPI 1437455441

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

4,161 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

30,849 593% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,450

Specialty distribution in Missouri

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

Missouri providers

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Missouri

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

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).

SEEMA IYER, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1437455441. 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.

SEEMA IYER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 621 S NEW BALLAS RD STE 6017B, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63141, with a listed phone of (636) 327-1520. NPI 1437455441 was issued on 02/08/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what IYER 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 30,849 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,460 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.1 million in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%. 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.

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

621 S NEW BALLAS RD STE 6017B
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141

Provider Details

NPI 1437455441
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/08/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SEEMA IYER, 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.

MERCY CLINIC EAST COMMUNITIES
SAINT LOUIS, MO

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

SEEMA IYER, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 30,849 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.

30,849
Total Claims
$2.1M
Total Drug Cost
1,460
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
40,926
Total Day Supply
946,416
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.6M
Generic Drug Cost
$467K
Opioid Claims
950 (3.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
453

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.79
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 163, 65-74: 402, 75-84: 482, 85+: 413

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
1,322
Levothyroxine Sodium
1,201
Amlodipine Besylate
1,047
Pantoprazole Sodium
893
Lisinopril
814
Furosemide
770
Gabapentin
754
Trazodone Hcl
685
Eliquis
Apixaban
606
Metoprolol Tartrate
579

* 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 SEEMA IYER, 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

SEEMA IYER, M.D.'s 30,849 claims are above the specialty average of 4,450.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Missouri

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SEEMA IYER, M.D.'s specialty?
SEEMA IYER, M.D. specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SEEMA IYER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SEEMA IYER, M.D. wrote 30,849 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.1M in drug costs for 1,460 beneficiaries.
Where is SEEMA IYER, M.D. located?
SEEMA IYER, M.D. is located at 621 S NEW BALLAS RD STE 6017B, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63141. Phone: (636) 327-1520.
What is SEEMA IYER, M.D.'s NPI number?
SEEMA IYER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437455441, issued on 02/08/2011.
Does SEEMA IYER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SEEMA IYER, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.6M in brand drug costs.
Does SEEMA IYER, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, SEEMA IYER, M.D. had 950 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%.
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 SEEMA IYER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SEEMA IYER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SEEMA IYER, M.D. accept Medicare?
SEEMA IYER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 30,849 Part D claims and 1,460 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SEEMA IYER, M.D.'s credentials?
SEEMA IYER, M.D.'s NPI is 1437455441 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.

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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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