Somasekhar Bandi, M.D.
NPI 1922034321 · Medical Oncology Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Somasekhar Bandi, M.D. is a Medical Oncology Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1922034321).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922034321
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 105454 (MO)
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
20 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
1,408 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 234 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 221 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 217 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 209 | $59 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 132 | $88 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxyurea | 103 | 21 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 96 | 20 |
| Prednisone | 75 | — |
| Abiraterone Acetate | 69 | — |
| Letrozole | 56 | 21 |
| Dexamethasone | 48 | 18 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 47 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,661 across 32 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-25
- Last updated
- 2014-07-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Somasekhar Bandi's NPI number?
- Somasekhar Bandi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922034321, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Somasekhar Bandi's specialty?
- Somasekhar Bandi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Somasekhar Bandi located?
- Somasekhar Bandi's practice location on file with NPPES is 607 S New Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63141-8222.
- What is Somasekhar Bandi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Somasekhar Bandi is (314) 353-1870.
- Does Somasekhar Bandi accept Medicare?
- Somasekhar Bandi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Somasekhar Bandi's NPI active?
- Yes — Somasekhar Bandi's NPI (1922034321) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-07-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.