Monika Thandalam Somasekar
Monika Thandalam Somasekar is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Essex, MD with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: HOSPITALIST
Patients across MD can see Monika Thandalam Somasekar in person in Essex or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 13+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Essex area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 22% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1375dNPPES updated 2022-08-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.1%
Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2 pts)
3.1% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
262
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
206
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
872
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $50k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$18 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 Monika Thandalam Somasekar's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.60 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityShe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Aug 16, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
13 years in practice
Established
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
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Monika Thandalam Somasekar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Monika Thandalam Somasekar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Essex 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 Monika Thandalam Somasekar
NPI records show Dr. Thandalam Somasekar as active with telehealth listed in Essex, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (410) 391-6996.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Monika Thandalam Somasekar
Practice Location
1124 Mace Ave, Essex, MD 21221-3315
Mailing Address
1124 Mace Ave, Essex, MD 21221-3315
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