2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1750375267 M.D.
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VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in SAINT PETERSBURG, Florida. 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
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 572 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$630.62
30 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAINT PETERSBURG, Florida with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 9K claims across 572 beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $630.62 across 30 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D. filed 8,894 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAINT PETERSBURG, Florida. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/12/2005

NPI 1750375267

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

4,161 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,894 100% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,450

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Florida

1. Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Florida

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) 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).

VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in SAINT PETERSBURG, Florida, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1750375267. 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.

VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 218 PASADENA AVE S, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, 33707, with a listed phone of (727) 345-0160. NPI 1750375267 was issued on 09/12/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHERUKURI 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 8,894 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 572 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $946K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%. 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,161 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,450 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

218 PASADENA AVE S
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33707

Provider Details

NPI 1750375267
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/12/2005

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 VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$631

Largest payer

Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals 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.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D.. To verify VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D.'s current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D. — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 8,894 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.

8,894
Total Claims
$946K
Total Drug Cost
572
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
18,595
Total Day Supply
530,268
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$786K
Generic Drug Cost
$156K
Opioid Claims
31 (0.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
342

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.48
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 283, 75-84: 164, 85+: 85

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
427
Atorvastatin Calcium
380
Amlodipine Besylate
369
Losartan Potassium
230
Lisinopril
211
Metformin Hcl
190
Metoprolol Succinate
186
Eliquis
Apixaban
174
Pravastatin Sodium
160
Gabapentin
152

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

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D. fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

4,161
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,450
Avg Claims per Provider

VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D.'s 8,894 claims are above the specialty average of 4,450.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Florida

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

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D.'s specialty?
VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D. specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in SAINT PETERSBURG, Florida. Credentials: M.D..
How much does VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D. wrote 8,894 Medicare Part D claims totaling $946K in drug costs for 572 beneficiaries.
Where is VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D. located?
VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D. is located at 218 PASADENA AVE S, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, 33707. Phone: (727) 345-0160.
What is VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D.'s NPI number?
VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750375267, issued on 09/12/2005.
Does VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $786K in brand drug costs.
Does VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D. had 31 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,161 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,450 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D. accept Medicare?
VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,894 Part D claims and 572 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D.'s credentials?
VIJAYA CHERUKURI, M.D.'s NPI is 1750375267 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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