Lalitha Papineni, M.D.
NPI 1467748988 · Internal Medicine Physician · Smithfield, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lalitha Papineni, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Smithfield, NC (NPI 1467748988).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467748988
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
564 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 227 | $111 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 151 | $72 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 104 | $106 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 44 | $162 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 38 | $76 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$162 (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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 25 | 25 |
| Cefdinir | 21 | 21 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 20 | 20 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 18 | 17 |
| Levofloxacin | 17 | 16 |
| Isosorbide Mononitratebrand: Isosorbide Mononitrate Er | 16 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 15 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$32 across 2 records (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 300 2nd AveMonmouth Medical CenterLong Branch, NJ 07740-6303Phone: (732) 923-6537Fax: (732) 923-6536
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-06-22
- Last updated
- 2021-03-25
- Certified
- 2021-03-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lalitha Papineni's NPI number?
- Lalitha Papineni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467748988, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lalitha Papineni's specialty?
- Lalitha Papineni is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lalitha Papineni located?
- Lalitha Papineni's practice location on file with NPPES is 509 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC 27577-4407.
- What is Lalitha Papineni's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lalitha Papineni is (919) 938-7189.
- Does Lalitha Papineni accept Medicare?
- Lalitha Papineni is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lalitha Papineni's NPI active?
- Yes — Lalitha Papineni's NPI (1467748988) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.