NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Medical Oncology Physician NPI 1922034321 M.D.
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Medical Oncology Physician in Saint Louis, Missouri.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,815 in Medical Oncology 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 265 beneficiaries · Medical Oncology Physician avg: 689
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.7K
32 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Somasekhar Bandi, M.D. filed 1,329 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Oncology Physician in Saint Louis, Missouri, prescribing 72% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 72%
- 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.
Somasekhar Bandi, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,329 Top 21% higher than 79% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Somasekhar Bandi, M.D. 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 Somasekhar Bandi, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Medical Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,329 93% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Missouri
How Medical Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri 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 Medical Oncology 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).
Somasekhar Bandi, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 607 S NEW BALLAS RD, Saint Louis, MO, 63141, with a listed phone of (314) 353-1870. NPI 1922034321 was issued on 06/25/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,329 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 265 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3.3 million in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.0%.
Medical Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,815 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1922034321 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/25/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Somasekhar Bandi, 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.
Mercy Clinic Oncology LLC
Ballwin, MO
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 Somasekhar Bandi, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.7K
Largest payer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
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 · Above average
Somasekhar Bandi, M.D. - brand share 28.0%
Medical Oncology Physician average
28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 1,329 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.
1,329
Total Claims
$3.3M
Total Drug Cost
265
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,869
- Total Day Supply
- 50,014
- Brand vs Generic
- 28% brand / 72% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3.0M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $332K
- Opioid Claims
- 159 (12.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 21
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.64
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 27, 65-74: 118, 75-84: 89, 85+: 31
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Somasekhar Bandi, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Eliquis
Eliquis
105 claims
- Hydroxyurea
Hydroxyurea
91 claims
- Ondansetron Hcl
Ondansetron Hcl
55 claims
- Imatinib Mesylate
Imatinib Mesylate
49 claims
- Xarelto
Xarelto
49 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
44 claims
- Potassium Chloride 40
Potassium Chloride
40 claims
- Dexamethasone 38
Dexamethasone
38 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Eliquis Apixaban | 105 |
| Hydroxyurea | 91 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 55 |
| Imatinib Mesylate | 49 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 49 |
| Gabapentin | 44 |
| Potassium Chloride | 40 |
| Dexamethasone | 38 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 37 |
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 35 |
* 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 Somasekhar Bandi, M.D. fits within the Medical Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
3,815
Medical Oncology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Medical Oncology Physician
689
Avg Claims per Provider
Somasekhar Bandi, M.D.'s 1,329 claims are above the specialty average of 689.
Nearby Medical Oncology Physician Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bandi.
Dr. Elliot Abbey
MD
Chesterfield, MO
Dr. Camille Abboud
MD
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Rony Abou-Jawde
MD
St Joseph, MO
Dr. Foluso Ademuyiwa
MD
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Douglas Adkins
MD
Saint Louis, MO
Compare Medical Oncology 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 Missouri medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Medical Oncology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somasekhar Bandi, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Somasekhar Bandi, M.D. specializes in Medical Oncology Physician and practices in Saint Louis, Missouri. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Somasekhar Bandi, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Somasekhar Bandi, M.D. wrote 1,329 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3.3M in drug costs for 265 beneficiaries.
Where is Somasekhar Bandi, M.D. located? ▼
Somasekhar Bandi, M.D. is located at 607 S NEW BALLAS RD, Saint Louis, MO, 63141. Phone: (314) 353-1870.
What is Somasekhar Bandi, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Somasekhar Bandi, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922034321, issued on 06/25/2006.
Does Somasekhar Bandi, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Somasekhar Bandi, M.D.'s prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $3.0M in brand drug costs.
Does Somasekhar Bandi, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Somasekhar Bandi, M.D. had 159 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.0%.
How many Medical Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,815 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 Somasekhar Bandi, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Somasekhar Bandi, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Hydroxyurea, Ondansetron Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Somasekhar Bandi, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Somasekhar Bandi, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,329 Part D claims and 265 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Somasekhar Bandi, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Somasekhar Bandi, M.D.'s NPI is 1922034321 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 (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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