Banu Prasad Myneni, D.O.

Family Medicine

Banu Prasad Myneni is a Family Medicine specialist based in Portsmouth, VA with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(757) 484-7386Portsmouth, VA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Banu Prasad Myneni, D.O. has been part of the Portsmouth medical community since 2014 in independent practice. He graduated from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2015 and has 11+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 31% of reporting doctors in Virginia
  • Uses generic medications more than 36% of reporting doctors in Virginia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 864 Family Medicine providers in VASee all Family Medicine in Portsmouth11+ years experienceNPI since 2014

Older · 739dNPPES updated 2024-05-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3235 Academy Ave Ste 101, Portsmouth, VA 23703-3200

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.02%

Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.1 pts)

2.02% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.4%

Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.6 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

395

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

333

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,999

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $571k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-4%)45%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
27%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-8%)22%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-12%)22%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$2.6k received from industry

27 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Banu Prasad Myneni's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2015

    West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

  2. Board certified · May 13, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 11 years in practice

    Established

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2015)

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Banu Prasad Myneni

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Banu Prasad Myneni for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Portsmouth 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 Banu Prasad Myneni

Dr. Myneni is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Portsmouth, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (757) 484-7386.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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