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2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1497953871 MD
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Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Bloomington, Illinois.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 917 in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) 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
516
Medicare Part D claims · 210 beneficiaries · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
Generic prescribing
59%
generic claims · 41% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$675.88
29 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
Sreenivasa Basavanthappa, MD filed 516 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Bloomington, Illinois, prescribing 59% generic.
- 516
- Part D claims, 2023
- 59%
- 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.
Sreenivasa Basavanthappa, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
516 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Sreenivasa Basavanthappa, 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 Sreenivasa Basavanthappa, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
516 8% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Illinois
How Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois 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 Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) 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).
Sreenivasa Basavanthappa, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2501 E COLLEGE AVE STE B, Bloomington, IL, 61704, with a listed phone of (309) 557-8666. NPI 1497953871 was issued on 07/06/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 516 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 210 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $31K in drug spend, split 41% brand-name and 59% generic by claim count.
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 917 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 558 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 | 1497953871 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/06/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Sreenivasa Basavanthappa, 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.
Gailey Eye Clinic, Ltd
Bloomington, IL
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 Sreenivasa Basavanthappa, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$676
Largest payer
ABBVIE 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.
License & disciplinary context - Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Sreenivasa Basavanthappa, MD. To verify Sreenivasa Basavanthappa, MD's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases
IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Sreenivasa Basavanthappa, MD - brand share 41.0%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician average
41% brand-name claims vs 59% generic, on 516 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.
516
Total Claims
$31K
Total Drug Cost
210
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 715
- Total Day Supply
- 17,745
- Brand vs Generic
- 41% brand / 59% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $25K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.49
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 13, 65-74: 73, 75-84: 76, 85+: 48
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sreenivasa Basavanthappa, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
86 claims
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
71 claims
- Ketorolac Trometha…
Ketorolac Tromethamine
52 claims
- Neomycin-Polymyxin…
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
46 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate
Brimonidine Tartrate
43 claims
- Timolol Maleate 32
Timolol Maleate
32 claims
- Erythromycin 30
Erythromycin
30 claims
- Ofloxacin 30
Ofloxacin
30 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 86 |
| Latanoprost | 71 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 52 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 46 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 43 |
| Timolol Maleate | 32 |
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 30 |
| Ofloxacin | 30 |
| Prolensa Bromfenac Sodium | 24 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 20 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview
How Sreenivasa Basavanthappa, MD fits within the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.
917
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
558
Avg Claims per Provider
Sreenivasa Basavanthappa, MD's 516 claims are below the specialty average of 558.
Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in Illinois
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Basavanthappa.
Dr. Mohamed Adenwalla
M.D.
Elmhurst, IL
Dr. Omar Ahmad
M.D.
Marion, IL
Dr. Irma Ahmed
MD
Bolingbrook, IL
Dr. Susan Anderson-Nelson
M.D.
Wheaton, IL
Dr. Sumit Bhatia
MD
Normal, IL
Compare Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- 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 Illinois medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sreenivasa Basavanthappa, MD's specialty? ▼
Sreenivasa Basavanthappa, MD specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in Bloomington, Illinois. Credentials: MD.
How much does Sreenivasa Basavanthappa, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sreenivasa Basavanthappa, MD wrote 516 Medicare Part D claims totaling $31K in drug costs for 210 beneficiaries.
Where is Sreenivasa Basavanthappa, MD located? ▼
Sreenivasa Basavanthappa, MD is located at 2501 E COLLEGE AVE STE B, Bloomington, IL, 61704. Phone: (309) 557-8666.
What is Sreenivasa Basavanthappa, MD's NPI number? ▼
Sreenivasa Basavanthappa, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497953871, issued on 07/06/2007.
Does Sreenivasa Basavanthappa, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sreenivasa Basavanthappa, MD's prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $25K in brand drug costs.
How many Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 917 Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider writes 558 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sreenivasa Basavanthappa, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sreenivasa Basavanthappa, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Latanoprost, Ketorolac Tromethamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sreenivasa Basavanthappa, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Sreenivasa Basavanthappa, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 516 Part D claims and 210 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sreenivasa Basavanthappa, MD's credentials? ▼
Sreenivasa Basavanthappa, MD's NPI is 1497953871 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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