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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1043747587 MD
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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 172,737 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
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Sriharsha Gowtham, MD filed 2,048 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Internal Medicine Physician in Seward, Alaska, prescribing 84% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 84%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥84th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1043747587 · Internal Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1043747587
- ENUM-RECENT 2017
- TAX-MEGA 173K Internal Medicine
- RX-MID 2,048
- BOOK-THIN 216 in Alaska
- PHOTO-ENUM Lauren Pioppo Phelan · 2017
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 ≥ 84th percentile 84% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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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 reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,048 25% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alaska
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alaska 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:
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).
Practice Address
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
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
108 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
79 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
67 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
57 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
50 claims
- Celecoxib
Celecoxib
47 claims
- Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Xl
44 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide 43
Hydrochlorothiazide
43 claims
| 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.
172,737
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.
Nationwide Internal Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Gowtham, both outside Alaska so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2017)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
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.
One of 216 Internal Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Alaska, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Paul 'Worrell
MD
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Kava Afu
MD
Jber, AK
Dr. Michael Arnett
MD
Fort Wainwright, AK
Dr. April Arseneau
MD
Palmer, AK
Dr. Keith Augustin
D.O.
Anchorage, AK
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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 172,737 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
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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