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2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1053400366 M.D.
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Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Bethesda, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 25,775 in Orthopaedic Surgery 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 · 443 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
Generic prescribing
99%
generic claims · 1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$82.9K
9 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
Sridhar Durbhakula, M.D. filed 1,185 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Bethesda, Maryland, prescribing 99% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 99%
- 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.
Sridhar Durbhakula, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,185 Top 23% higher than 77% 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)
Sridhar Durbhakula, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations - 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 Sridhar Durbhakula, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,185 266% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland 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 Orthopaedic Surgery 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).
Sridhar Durbhakula, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 10215 FERNWOOD RD, Bethesda, MD, 20817, with a listed phone of (301) 530-1010. NPI 1053400366 was issued on 10/12/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,185 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 443 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $21K in drug spend, split 1% brand-name and 99% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 31.4%.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,775 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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 | 1053400366 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Orthopaedic Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/12/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Sridhar Durbhakula, 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.
According to CMS billing records, Sridhar Durbhakula, M.D. is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities.
Amber Hill Physical Therapy Inc
Frederick, MD
Bethesda Chevy Chase Orthopaedic Associates, LLC
Bethesda, MD
Suburban/nrh Medical Rehabilitation Inc
Bethesda, MD
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 Sridhar Durbhakula, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$82.9K
Largest payer
ORTHALIGN 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 · Generic-heavy
Sridhar Durbhakula, M.D. - brand share 1.0%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician average
1% brand-name claims vs 99% generic, on 1,185 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.
1,185
Total Claims
$21K
Total Drug Cost
443
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,217
- Total Day Supply
- 19,997
- Brand vs Generic
- 1% brand / 99% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $17K
- Opioid Claims
- 372 (31.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 112
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.79
- Gender Split
- 73% female / 27% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sridhar Durbhakula, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
248 claims
- Celecoxib
Celecoxib
201 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
158 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
105 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 84
Tramadol Hcl
84 claims
- Methylprednisolone 80
Methylprednisolone
80 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl 74
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
74 claims
- Amoxicillin 71
Amoxicillin
71 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 248 |
| Celecoxib | 201 |
| Meloxicam | 158 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 105 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 84 |
| Methylprednisolone | 80 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 74 |
| Amoxicillin | 71 |
| Mupirocin | 36 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine Acetaminophen With Codeine | 26 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview
How Sridhar Durbhakula, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
25,775
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider
Sridhar Durbhakula, M.D.'s 1,185 claims are above the specialty average of 324.
Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Maryland
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Durbhakula.
Dr. Jeffrey Abend
M.D.
Silver Spring, MD
Dr. Albert Aboulafia
M.D.
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Joshua Abzug
M.D.
Baltimore, MD
Dr. R Ackerman
MD
Rockville, MD
Dr. Alexander Adams
MD
Towson, MD
Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sridhar Durbhakula, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Sridhar Durbhakula, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in Bethesda, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Sridhar Durbhakula, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sridhar Durbhakula, M.D. wrote 1,185 Medicare Part D claims totaling $21K in drug costs for 443 beneficiaries.
Where is Sridhar Durbhakula, M.D. located? ▼
Sridhar Durbhakula, M.D. is located at 10215 FERNWOOD RD, Bethesda, MD, 20817. Phone: (301) 530-1010.
What is Sridhar Durbhakula, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Sridhar Durbhakula, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053400366, issued on 10/12/2006.
Does Sridhar Durbhakula, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sridhar Durbhakula, M.D.'s prescribing is 1% brand-name and 99% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
Does Sridhar Durbhakula, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Sridhar Durbhakula, M.D. had 372 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 31.4%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 25,775 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sridhar Durbhakula, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sridhar Durbhakula, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Celecoxib, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sridhar Durbhakula, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Sridhar Durbhakula, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,185 Part D claims and 443 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sridhar Durbhakula, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Sridhar Durbhakula, M.D.'s NPI is 1053400366 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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