2026 NPPES data Medical Oncology Physician NPI 1487670147 MD
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SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD

Medical Oncology Physician in CLEVELAND, Ohio. 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
273
Medicare Part D claims · 71 beneficiaries · Medical Oncology Physician avg: 689
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.5K
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD filed 273 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Oncology Physician in CLEVELAND, Ohio, prescribing 76% generic.

273
Part D claims, 2023
76%
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.

SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

273 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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)

SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD 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 SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/15/2006

NPI 1487670147

Primary specialty

Medical Oncology Physician

Niche

3,792 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

273 60% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 689

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Medical Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Medical Oncology Physician share within Ohio

1. Medical Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Oncology Physician share within Ohio

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Oncology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Oncology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical Oncology 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).

SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Oncology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 11100 EUCLID AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44106, with a listed phone of (216) 844-8500. NPI 1487670147 was issued on 07/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KRISHNAMURTHI 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 273 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 71 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $400K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%. 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.

Medical Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,792 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 689 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

11100 EUCLID AVE
CLEVELAND, OH 44106

Provider Details

NPI 1487670147
Specialty Medical Oncology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/15/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, 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.

CLEVELAND CLINIC
★★★★☆ 4/5
CLEVELAND, OH
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 360180

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 SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.5K

Largest payer

E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.

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.

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD. To verify SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD — brand share 24.0%
Specialty average (est.)

24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 273 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.

273
Total Claims
$400K
Total Drug Cost
71
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
348
Total Day Supply
8,419
Brand vs Generic
24% brand / 76% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$393K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
11 (4.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.54
Gender Split
44% female / 56% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 35, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Ondansetron Hcl
32
Olanzapine
30
Lonsurf
Trifluridine/Tipiracil Hcl
13
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
12
Creon
Lipase/Protease/Amylase
11

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

Medical Oncology Physician Overview

How SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD fits within the Medical Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

3,792
Medical Oncology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Medical Oncology Physician
689
Avg Claims per Provider

SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD's 273 claims are below the specialty average of 689.

Nearby Medical Oncology Physician Providers in Ohio

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

Compare Medical Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD's specialty?
SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD specializes in Medical Oncology Physician and practices in CLEVELAND, Ohio. Credentials: MD.
How much does SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD wrote 273 Medicare Part D claims totaling $400K in drug costs for 71 beneficiaries.
Where is SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD located?
SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD is located at 11100 EUCLID AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44106. Phone: (216) 844-8500.
What is SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD's NPI number?
SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487670147, issued on 07/15/2006.
Does SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD's prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $393K in brand drug costs.
Does SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%.
How many Medical Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,792 Medical Oncology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Medical Oncology Physician provider writes 689 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Hcl, Olanzapine, Lonsurf. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD accept Medicare?
SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 273 Part D claims and 71 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD's credentials?
SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHI, MD's NPI is 1487670147 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.

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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