2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1215190418 MD
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SEETHA MUTHAVARAPU, MD

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in KENNER, Louisiana. 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
86
Medicare Part D claims · 40 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
What the federal data reveals: SEETHA MUTHAVARAPU, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in KENNER, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 86 claims across 40 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: SEETHA MUTHAVARAPU, MD filed 86 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across KENNER, Louisiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SEETHA MUTHAVARAPU, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

SEETHA MUTHAVARAPU, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/08/2008

NPI 1215190418

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

4,161 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

86 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,450

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

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

Louisiana providers

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Louisiana

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

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).

SEETHA MUTHAVARAPU, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in KENNER, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1215190418. 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.

SEETHA MUTHAVARAPU, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 180 W. ESPLANADE AVENUE, KENNER, LA, 70065, with a listed phone of (504) 464-8588. NPI 1215190418 was issued on 07/08/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MUTHAVARAPU 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 86 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 40 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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.

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

180 W. ESPLANADE AVENUE
KENNER, LA 70065

Provider Details

NPI 1215190418
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/08/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SEETHA MUTHAVARAPU, 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.

BERKSHIRE FACULTY SERVICES INC
PITTSFIELD, MA
BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER INC
PITTSFIELD, MA

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

SEETHA MUTHAVARAPU, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 86 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.

86
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
40
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
88
Total Day Supply
1,454
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.20
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How SEETHA MUTHAVARAPU, MD 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

SEETHA MUTHAVARAPU, MD's 86 claims are below the specialty average of 4,450.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SEETHA MUTHAVARAPU, MD's specialty?
SEETHA MUTHAVARAPU, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in KENNER, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does SEETHA MUTHAVARAPU, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SEETHA MUTHAVARAPU, MD wrote 86 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 40 beneficiaries.
Where is SEETHA MUTHAVARAPU, MD located?
SEETHA MUTHAVARAPU, MD is located at 180 W. ESPLANADE AVENUE, KENNER, LA, 70065. Phone: (504) 464-8588.
What is SEETHA MUTHAVARAPU, MD's NPI number?
SEETHA MUTHAVARAPU, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215190418, issued on 07/08/2008.
Does SEETHA MUTHAVARAPU, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SEETHA MUTHAVARAPU, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
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.
Does SEETHA MUTHAVARAPU, MD accept Medicare?
SEETHA MUTHAVARAPU, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 86 Part D claims and 40 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SEETHA MUTHAVARAPU, MD's credentials?
SEETHA MUTHAVARAPU, MD's NPI is 1215190418 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

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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