2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1053400366 M.D.
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SRIDHAR DURBHAKULA, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in BETHESDA, Maryland. 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
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)
What the federal data reveals: SRIDHAR DURBHAKULA, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BETHESDA, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 443 beneficiaries — 1% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $82.9K across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SRIDHAR DURBHAKULA, M.D. filed 1,185 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BETHESDA, Maryland. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

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).

SRIDHAR DURBHAKULA, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/12/2006

NPI 1053400366

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,185 266% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Maryland

1. Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Maryland

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery 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).

SRIDHAR DURBHAKULA, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider practicing in BETHESDA, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1053400366. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

SRIDHAR DURBHAKULA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a 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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DURBHAKULA 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 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%. 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.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 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

10215 FERNWOOD RD
BETHESDA, MD 20817

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.

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%
Specialty average (est.)

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.

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.

25,781
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.

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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 25,781 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

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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