Malitha Samanthika Hettiarachchi, M.D.

Internal Medicine

Malitha Samanthika Hettiarachchi is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Southfield, MI with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(248) 354-4709Southfield, MI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 21 years in internal medicine, Malitha Samanthika Hettiarachchi, M.D. is a long-established internist in Southfield. She has been in practice for 21+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).

1 of 920 Internal Medicine providers in MISee all Internal Medicine in Southfield21+ years experienceNPI since 2011

Older · 519dNPPES updated 2024-12-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

26677 W 12 Mile Rd # B6, Southfield, MI 48034-1514

Fax: (248) 354-4807
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

68.5/100

Michigan avg: 85.2 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-15.1 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

159

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

13

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

34

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $3k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.

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 Diabetes.

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

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+30%)64%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+12%)61%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+25%)55%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+32%)54%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+15%)47%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+26%)46%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Dec 19, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 21 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 674147, Detroit, MI 48267-4147

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 450677

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Malitha Samanthika Hettiarachchi

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Malitha Samanthika Hettiarachchi for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Southfield 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 Malitha Samanthika Hettiarachchi

NPI records show Dr. Hettiarachchi as active with telehealth listed in Southfield, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (248) 354-4709.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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