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YASHASHREE BETHALA, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in BILOXI, Mississippi. 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 496 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$314.58
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

YASHASHREE BETHALA, MD filed 7,230 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in BILOXI, Mississippi, prescribing 85% generic.

7K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
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.

YASHASHREE BETHALA, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

7,230 Top 3% higher than 97% 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. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

YASHASHREE BETHALA, 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 YASHASHREE BETHALA, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/03/2006

NPI 1659333052

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,230 166% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Mississippi

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

YASHASHREE BETHALA, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in BILOXI, Mississippi, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1659333052. 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.

YASHASHREE BETHALA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 147 REYNOIR STREET, BILOXI, MS, 39530, with a listed phone of (228) 374-2051. NPI 1659333052 was issued on 04/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BETHALA 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 7,230 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 496 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $932K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%. 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.

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

147 REYNOIR STREET
BILOXI, MS 39530

Provider Details

NPI 1659333052
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/03/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where YASHASHREE BETHALA, 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.

BILOXI INTERNAL MEDICINE CLINIC PA
BILOXI, MS

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 YASHASHREE BETHALA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$315

Largest payer

PFIZER 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 · Typical

YASHASHREE BETHALA, MD — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 7,230 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.

7,230
Total Claims
$932K
Total Drug Cost
496
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
17,279
Total Day Supply
504,303
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$815K
Generic Drug Cost
$116K
Opioid Claims
27 (0.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
258

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
79% female / 21% male
Age Distribution
<65: 29, 65-74: 240, 75-84: 172, 85+: 55

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Rosuvastatin Calcium
404
Amlodipine Besylate
385
Levothyroxine Sodium
349
Losartan Potassium
307
Atorvastatin Calcium
273
Lisinopril
174
Pantoprazole Sodium
160
Pravastatin Sodium
151
Metformin Hcl
144
Simvastatin
144

* 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 YASHASHREE BETHALA, 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

YASHASHREE BETHALA, MD's 7,230 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Mississippi

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is YASHASHREE BETHALA, MD's specialty?
YASHASHREE BETHALA, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in BILOXI, Mississippi. Credentials: MD.
How much does YASHASHREE BETHALA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, YASHASHREE BETHALA, MD wrote 7,230 Medicare Part D claims totaling $932K in drug costs for 496 beneficiaries.
Where is YASHASHREE BETHALA, MD located?
YASHASHREE BETHALA, MD is located at 147 REYNOIR STREET, BILOXI, MS, 39530. Phone: (228) 374-2051.
What is YASHASHREE BETHALA, MD's NPI number?
YASHASHREE BETHALA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659333052, issued on 04/03/2006.
Does YASHASHREE BETHALA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
YASHASHREE BETHALA, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $815K in brand drug costs.
Does YASHASHREE BETHALA, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, YASHASHREE BETHALA, MD had 27 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%.
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 YASHASHREE BETHALA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, YASHASHREE BETHALA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does YASHASHREE BETHALA, MD accept Medicare?
YASHASHREE BETHALA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,230 Part D claims and 496 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify YASHASHREE BETHALA, MD's credentials?
YASHASHREE BETHALA, MD's NPI is 1659333052 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).

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