NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1881793495 MD
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Rheumatology Physician in Brooksville, Florida.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,200 in Rheumatology 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 235 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Shanta Purushotham, MD filed 2,219 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Rheumatology Physician in Brooksville, Florida, prescribing 92% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 92%
- generic prescribing
- ≥85th
- 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.
Shanta Purushotham, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,219 ≥ 85th percentile 85% of 1,370,886 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 · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Shanta Purushotham, MD 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 Shanta Purushotham, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Rheumatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,219 8% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Rheumatology Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Shanta Purushotham, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 711 HARVARD STREET, Brooksville, FL, 34601, with a listed phone of (352) 799-0135. NPI 1881793495 was issued on 09/21/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,219 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 235 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $135K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count.
Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,200 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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 | 1881793495 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Rheumatology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/21/2006 |
License & disciplinary context - Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Shanta Purushotham, MD. To verify Shanta Purushotham, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases
FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Shanta Purushotham, MD - brand share 8.0%
Rheumatology Physician average
8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 2,219 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.
2,219
Total Claims
$135K
Total Drug Cost
235
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,843
- Total Day Supply
- 170,902
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $89K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $46K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 139
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.35
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 14, 65-74: 104, 75-84: 82, 85+: 35
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Shanta Purushotham, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
135 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
101 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
100 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
98 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
80 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
80 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
71 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
70 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 135 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 101 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 100 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 98 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 80 |
| Prednisone | 80 |
| Losartan Potassium | 71 |
| Lisinopril | 70 |
| Simvastatin | 69 |
| Atenolol | 62 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Rheumatology Physician Overview
How Shanta Purushotham, MD fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.
6,200
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider
Shanta Purushotham, MD's 2,219 claims are above the specialty average of 2,054.
Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Florida
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Purushotham.
One of 422 Rheumatology Physician providers enrolled in Florida, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Mohamed Aboyoussef
M.D.
Merritt Island, FL
Dr. Andy Abril
MD
Jacksonville, FL
Dr. Hasan Abualula
MD
Summerfield, FL
Sewar Abuarqob
Gainesville, FL
Dr. Mayra Acosta
MD
Miami, FL
Compare Rheumatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Florida medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shanta Purushotham, MD's specialty? ▼
Shanta Purushotham, MD specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in Brooksville, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does Shanta Purushotham, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Shanta Purushotham, MD wrote 2,219 Medicare Part D claims totaling $135K in drug costs for 235 beneficiaries.
Where is Shanta Purushotham, MD located? ▼
Shanta Purushotham, MD is located at 711 HARVARD STREET, Brooksville, FL, 34601. Phone: (352) 799-0135.
What is Shanta Purushotham, MD's NPI number? ▼
Shanta Purushotham, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881793495, issued on 09/21/2006.
Does Shanta Purushotham, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Shanta Purushotham, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $89K in brand drug costs.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,200 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Shanta Purushotham, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Shanta Purushotham, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Metoprolol Tartrate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Shanta Purushotham, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Shanta Purushotham, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,219 Part D claims and 235 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Shanta Purushotham, MD's credentials? ▼
Shanta Purushotham, MD's NPI is 1881793495 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.
- 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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