Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Suneetha Morthala, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Columbia, SC

  • NPI 1407880941
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 70.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2233 Clemson RD
Columbia, SC 292298016
(803) 462-2824
fax (803) 386-0283
Mailing address
4611 Hard Scrabble RD, Suite 359
Columbia, SC 292298584

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 28, 2013
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #28893
Medicaid
SC #288931

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1407880941. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
78,196
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$1,389,194
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0717 Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) 35,600 11 $5
J0129 Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) 19,050 27 $41
J1602 Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use 17,250 17 $13
J7320 Hyaluronan or derivitive, genvisc 850, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg 2,350 16 $7
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 2,280 24 $23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 479 224 $118
96365 Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less 325 46 $59
96401 Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle 179 12 $67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 168 119 $86
96413 Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less 134 18 $111

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Columbia Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 4,871. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,652
Transactions
75
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ucb, INC. 11 $320.47
Amgen INC. 17 $228.12
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 10 $207.29
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 5 $154.13
Janssen Biotech, INC. 6 $148.50
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 4 $121.43
Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. 4 $94.56
Abbvie INC. 4 $92.01
Pfizer INC. 5 $87.52
Sobi, INC 2 $64.22
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $33.08
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 2 $32.32
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 1 $19.24
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $18.70
Abbott Laboratories 1 $16.64

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,652

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,605
Patients
335
Total drug cost
$48,782
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 427 94 $3,302
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 352 73 $18,618
Leflunomide Generic 156 35 $10,700
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 143 24 $4,624
Gabapentin Generic 133 30 $3,319
Tramadol Hcl Generic 87 25 $688
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 80 28 $2,277
Allopurinol Generic 57 15 $681
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 35 0 $1,309
Celecoxib Generic 31 11 $1,083

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Suneetha Morthala's medical specialty?
Dr. Suneetha Morthala practices Rheumatology Physician in Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Suneetha Morthala practice?
Dr. Suneetha Morthala practices at 2233 Clemson RD, Columbia, SC 292298016. Office phone: 8034622824.
What is Dr. Suneetha Morthala's NPI?
Dr. Suneetha Morthala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407880941, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Suneetha Morthala accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Suneetha Morthala accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Suneetha Morthala commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (HCPCS J0717); Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (HCPCS J0129); Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (HCPCS J1602). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.