2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1184684987 M.D.
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SHOBHA CHITNENI, M.D.

Specialist in BETTENDORF, Iowa. 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
870
Medicare Part D claims · 166 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$468.38
20 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SHOBHA CHITNENI, M.D. is a Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in BETTENDORF, Iowa with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 870 claims across 166 beneficiaries — 19% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $468.38 across 20 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SHOBHA CHITNENI, M.D. filed 870 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BETTENDORF, Iowa. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SHOBHA CHITNENI, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/24/2006

NPI 1184684987

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

870 41% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Specialist share within Iowa

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Iowa

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — 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).

SHOBHA CHITNENI, M.D. is a Specialist provider practicing in BETTENDORF, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1184684987. 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.

SHOBHA CHITNENI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 1351 KIMBERLY RD, BETTENDORF, IA, 52722, with a listed phone of (563) 355-7733. NPI 1184684987 was issued on 03/24/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHITNENI 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 870 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 166 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.7 million in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.9%. 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

1351 KIMBERLY RD
BETTENDORF, IA 52722

Provider Details

NPI 1184684987
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/24/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHOBHA CHITNENI, 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.

STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
BETTENDORF, IA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for SHOBHA CHITNENI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$468

Largest payer

Janssen Biotech, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SHOBHA CHITNENI, M.D. — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 870 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.

870
Total Claims
$1.7M
Total Drug Cost
166
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,257
Total Day Supply
31,145
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.6M
Generic Drug Cost
$137K
Opioid Claims
95 (10.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.23
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 71, 75-84: 68, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Anastrozole
101
Prochlorperazine Maleate
74
Ondansetron Hcl
68
Dexamethasone
46
Hydroxyurea
32
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
32
Gabapentin
28
Morphine Sulfate
25
Acyclovir
22
Alendronate Sodium
22

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Specialist Overview

How SHOBHA CHITNENI, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

SHOBHA CHITNENI, M.D.'s 870 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Iowa

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHOBHA CHITNENI, M.D.'s specialty?
SHOBHA CHITNENI, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in BETTENDORF, Iowa. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SHOBHA CHITNENI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHOBHA CHITNENI, M.D. wrote 870 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.7M in drug costs for 166 beneficiaries.
Where is SHOBHA CHITNENI, M.D. located?
SHOBHA CHITNENI, M.D. is located at 1351 KIMBERLY RD, BETTENDORF, IA, 52722. Phone: (563) 355-7733.
What is SHOBHA CHITNENI, M.D.'s NPI number?
SHOBHA CHITNENI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184684987, issued on 03/24/2006.
Does SHOBHA CHITNENI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SHOBHA CHITNENI, M.D.'s prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.6M in brand drug costs.
Does SHOBHA CHITNENI, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, SHOBHA CHITNENI, M.D. had 95 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.9%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SHOBHA CHITNENI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHOBHA CHITNENI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Anastrozole, Prochlorperazine Maleate, Ondansetron Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHOBHA CHITNENI, M.D. accept Medicare?
SHOBHA CHITNENI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 870 Part D claims and 166 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHOBHA CHITNENI, M.D.'s credentials?
SHOBHA CHITNENI, M.D.'s NPI is 1184684987 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.

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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