2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1659733541 M.D.
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SRUTI AKELLA, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in COLUMBUS, Ohio. 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
116
Medicare Part D claims · 85 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.311/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: SRUTI AKELLA, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBUS, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 116 claims across 85 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.311/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: SRUTI AKELLA, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.311 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 116 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SRUTI AKELLA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

SRUTI AKELLA, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/22/2016

NPI 1659733541

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

116 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

95.311/100 12.211000000000013% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Ohio

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within Ohio

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SRUTI AKELLA, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.311/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 95.311/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.3%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 95.311/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

SRUTI AKELLA, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in COLUMBUS, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1659733541. 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.

SRUTI AKELLA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 915 OLENTANGY RIVER RD, COLUMBUS, OH, 43212, with a listed phone of (614) 293-8116. NPI 1659733541 was issued on 03/22/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AKELLA 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 116 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 85 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.8%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 95.311/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.5856), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

915 OLENTANGY RIVER RD
COLUMBUS, OH 43212

Provider Details

NPI 1659733541
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/22/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

95.311
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.5856
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SRUTI AKELLA, 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.

OSU EYE PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS, LLC
COLUMBUS, OH

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

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SRUTI AKELLA, M.D.. To verify SRUTI AKELLA, M.D.'s current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SRUTI AKELLA, M.D. — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 116 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.

116
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
85
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
126
Total Day Supply
1,939
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
16 (13.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
61% female / 39% 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
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
53
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
12
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
11

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How SRUTI AKELLA, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

SRUTI AKELLA, M.D.'s 116 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Ohio

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

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SRUTI AKELLA, M.D.'s specialty?
SRUTI AKELLA, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in COLUMBUS, Ohio. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SRUTI AKELLA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SRUTI AKELLA, M.D. wrote 116 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 85 beneficiaries.
What is SRUTI AKELLA, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
SRUTI AKELLA, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.311/100 (Quality: 76.5856). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SRUTI AKELLA, M.D. located?
SRUTI AKELLA, M.D. is located at 915 OLENTANGY RIVER RD, COLUMBUS, OH, 43212. Phone: (614) 293-8116.
What is SRUTI AKELLA, M.D.'s NPI number?
SRUTI AKELLA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659733541, issued on 03/22/2016.
Does SRUTI AKELLA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SRUTI AKELLA, M.D.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does SRUTI AKELLA, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, SRUTI AKELLA, M.D. had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.8%.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SRUTI AKELLA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SRUTI AKELLA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Erythromycin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SRUTI AKELLA, M.D. accept Medicare?
SRUTI AKELLA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 116 Part D claims and 85 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SRUTI AKELLA, M.D.'s credentials?
SRUTI AKELLA, M.D.'s NPI is 1659733541 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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