2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1043747587 MD
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Sriharsha Gowtham, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in Seward, Alaska. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,858 in Internal Medicine 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 171 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Sriharsha Gowtham, MD filed 2,048 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Seward, Alaska, prescribing 84% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
84%
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.

Sriharsha Gowtham, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,048 Top 16% higher than 84% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Sriharsha Gowtham, 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 Sriharsha Gowtham, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/15/2017

NPI 1043747587

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,048 25% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Alaska

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alaska providers

Alaska providers

Largest specialties in Alaska (% of in-state providers)

Community Health Worker - 7.6%Community Health Worker7.6%Mental Health Counselor - 7.6%Mental Health Counselor7.6%Case Manager/Care Coordinator - 6.2%Case Manager/Care Coordinator6.2%Behavior Technician - 4.7%Behavior Technician4.7%Registered Nurse - 4.7%Registered Nurse4.7%Counselor - 4.4%Counselor4.4%Internal Medicine Physician - 0.8%Internal Medicine Physician0.8%
Largest specialties in Alaska (% of in-state 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 Internal Medicine Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Sriharsha Gowtham, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 417 FIRST AVE, Seward, AK, 99664, with a listed phone of (907) 224-2273. NPI 1043747587 was issued on 05/15/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Gowtham 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 2,048 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 171 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $302K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.3%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

417 FIRST AVE
Seward, AK 99664

Provider Details

NPI 1043747587
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/15/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Sriharsha Gowtham, 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.

Tanana Valley Clinic LLC
Fairbanks, AK

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Sriharsha Gowtham, MD - brand share 15.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average

15% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 2,048 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.

2,048
Total Claims
$302K
Total Drug Cost
171
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,790
Total Day Supply
107,427
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$265K
Generic Drug Cost
$36K
Opioid Claims
47 (2.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
69

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
43% female / 57% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 96, 75-84: 46, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Sriharsha Gowtham, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
108
Lisinopril
79
Losartan Potassium
67
Levothyroxine Sodium
57
Trazodone Hcl
50
Celecoxib
47
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
44
Hydrochlorothiazide
43
Metoprolol Succinate
43
Tamsulosin Hcl
43

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How Sriharsha Gowtham, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

Sriharsha Gowtham, MD's 2,048 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Alaska

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alaska, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gowtham.

Compare Internal Medicine 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 Alaska medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Internal Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sriharsha Gowtham, MD's specialty?
Sriharsha Gowtham, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Seward, Alaska. Credentials: MD.
How much does Sriharsha Gowtham, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Sriharsha Gowtham, MD wrote 2,048 Medicare Part D claims totaling $302K in drug costs for 171 beneficiaries.
Where is Sriharsha Gowtham, MD located?
Sriharsha Gowtham, MD is located at 417 FIRST AVE, Seward, AK, 99664. Phone: (907) 224-2273.
What is Sriharsha Gowtham, MD's NPI number?
Sriharsha Gowtham, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043747587, issued on 05/15/2017.
Does Sriharsha Gowtham, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Sriharsha Gowtham, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $265K in brand drug costs.
Does Sriharsha Gowtham, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Sriharsha Gowtham, MD had 47 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.3%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sriharsha Gowtham, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sriharsha Gowtham, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sriharsha Gowtham, MD accept Medicare?
Sriharsha Gowtham, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,048 Part D claims and 171 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sriharsha Gowtham, MD's credentials?
Sriharsha Gowtham, MD's NPI is 1043747587 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

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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.