NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1770629131 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Smitha Persaud, M.D.
Neurology Physician in Huntsville, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 20,467 in Neurology 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
908
Medicare Part D claims · 111 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Smitha Persaud, M.D. filed 908 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Neurology Physician in Huntsville, Alabama, prescribing 68% generic.
- 908
- Part D claims, 2024
- 68%
- generic prescribing
- ≥74th
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Smitha Persaud, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1770629131), first enumerated 01/30/2007.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 908 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1770629131 · Neurology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1770629131
- ENUM-MID 2007
- TAX-MID 20K Neurology Physician
- RX-LIGHT 908
- BOOK-THIN 231 in Alabama
- PHOTO-ENUM Sheetal Patel, MD · 2007
Smitha Persaud, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
908 ≥ 74th percentile 74% of 1,416,883 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 · 2024
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Smitha Persaud, M.D. 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 Smitha Persaud, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
908 33% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1770629131 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 01/30/2007 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Smitha Persaud, M.D. - brand share 32.0%
Neurology Physician average
32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 908 2024 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 2024.
908
Total Claims
$304K
Total Drug Cost
111
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,366.2
- Total Day Supply
- 39,250
- Brand vs Generic
- 32% brand / 68% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $288K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $17K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.00
- Gender Split
- 81% female / 19% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 31, 65-74: 47, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Smitha Persaud, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Rizatriptan
Rizatriptan
98 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
90 claims
- Aimovig Autoinjector
Aimovig Autoinjector
64 claims
- Emgality Pen
Emgality Pen
63 claims
- Amitriptyline Hcl
Amitriptyline Hcl
42 claims
- Sumatriptan Succin…
Sumatriptan Succinate
41 claims
- Topiramate
Topiramate
41 claims
- Ubrelvy
Ubrelvy
41 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Rizatriptan Rizatriptan Benzoate | 98 |
| Gabapentin | 90 |
| Aimovig Autoinjector Erenumab-Aooe | 64 |
| Emgality Pen Galcanezumab-Gnlm | 63 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 42 |
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 41 |
| Topiramate | 41 |
| Ubrelvy Ubrogepant | 41 |
| Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe Butalb/Acetaminophen/Caffeine | 40 |
| Nurtec Odt Rimegepant Sulfate | 39 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurology Physician Overview
How Smitha Persaud, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
20,467
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,356
Avg Claims per Provider
Smitha Persaud, M.D.'s 908 claims are below the specialty average of 1,356.
Nationwide Neurology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Persaud, both outside Alabama so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Persaud.
One of 231 Neurology Physician providers enrolled in Alabama, 5 are shown here.
Shruti Agnihotri
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Mohammad Aladawi
MD
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Anjaneyulu Alapati
M.D.
Huntsville, AL
Dr. Muhammad Ali
M.D.
Jasper, AL
Dr. Amit Arora
M.D.
Huntsville, AL
Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smitha Persaud, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Smitha Persaud, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in Huntsville, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Smitha Persaud, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Smitha Persaud, M.D. wrote 908 Medicare Part D claims totaling $304K in drug costs for 111 beneficiaries.
Where is Smitha Persaud, M.D. located? ▼
Smitha Persaud, M.D. is located at 1425 WEATHERLY RD SE, Huntsville, AL, 35803. Phone: (256) 881-5770.
What is Smitha Persaud, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Smitha Persaud, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770629131, issued on 01/30/2007.
Does Smitha Persaud, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Smitha Persaud, M.D.'s prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $288K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 20,467 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,356 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Smitha Persaud, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Smitha Persaud, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Rizatriptan, Gabapentin, Aimovig Autoinjector. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Smitha Persaud, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Smitha Persaud, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 908 Part D claims and 111 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Smitha Persaud, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Smitha Persaud, M.D.'s NPI is 1770629131 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
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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