Ashwin Somasundaram
NPI 1356784763 · Medical Oncology Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Medical Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ashwin Somasundaram is a Medical Oncology Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1356784763).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356784763
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2021-02889 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
355 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 161 | $133 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 142 | $15 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 28 | $61 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 24 | $169 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $15–$169 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetron Hcl | 68 | 46 |
| Dexamethasone | 64 | 27 |
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 64 | 39 |
| Mirtazapine | 39 | 16 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 29 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 27 | 15 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 20 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$114 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-04-16
- Last updated
- 2021-12-07
- Certified
- 2021-12-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ashwin Somasundaram's NPI number?
- Ashwin Somasundaram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356784763, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ashwin Somasundaram's specialty?
- Ashwin Somasundaram is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ashwin Somasundaram located?
- Ashwin Somasundaram's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2536.
- What is Ashwin Somasundaram's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ashwin Somasundaram is (412) 692-4700.
- Does Ashwin Somasundaram accept Medicare?
- Ashwin Somasundaram is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ashwin Somasundaram's NPI active?
- Yes — Ashwin Somasundaram's NPI (1356784763) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.