Ashwin Somasundaram
Medical Oncology Internal Medicine
Ashwin Somasundaram is a Medical Oncology Internal Medicine specialist based in Pittsburgh, PA with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Ashwin Somasundaram has been part of the Pittsburgh medical community since 2013 in group practice. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas in 2013 and has 13+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
Older · 1630dNPPES updated 2021-12-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
200 Lothrop St Suite N-715, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2536
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better7.2%
Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+2.1 pts)
7.2% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
105
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
88
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
486
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $355k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$114 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Ashwin Somasundaram's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2013
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Board certified · Dec 6, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
13 years in practice
Established
Medical oncologists diagnose and treat cancer using chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy. They coordinate care with surgical oncologists and radiation oncologists for comprehensive cancer treatment.
Taxonomy: 207RX0202X
Education & Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas (Class of 2013)
Virtual Medical Oncology Care With Ashwin Somasundaram
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ashwin Somasundaram for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Pittsburgh required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ashwin Somasundaram
Dr. Somasundaram is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Pittsburgh, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (412) 692-4700.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ashwin Somasundaram
Practice Location
200 Lothrop St Suite N-715, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2536
Mailing Address
200 Lothrop St Suite N-715, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2536
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