Shantha K Murthy, M.D.
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Shantha K Murthy is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Oxon Hill, MD with over 53 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Shantha K Murthy, M.D. runs an independent infectious disease specialist practice in Oxon Hill, MD. She has been in practice for 53+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.51/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 43% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1622dNPPES updated 2021-12-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians
Contact & Location
Practice Location
6710 Oxon Hill Rd Ste 200b, Oxon Hill, MD 20745-1124
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Maryland.
MIPS Score
202377.51/100
Maryland avg: 77.8 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.1 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in MarylandHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better74.2%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
162
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
145
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,247
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.41M
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 Diabetes.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$512 received from industry
4 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Shantha K Murthy's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 12, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
53 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Shantha K Murthy
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shantha K Murthy for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Oxon Hill 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 Shantha K Murthy
Dr. Murthy is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Oxon Hill, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 373-7900.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Shantha K Murthy
Practice Location
6710 Oxon Hill Rd Ste 200b, Oxon Hill, MD 20745-1124
Mailing Address
6710 Oxon Hill Rd Ste 200b, Oxon Hill, MD 20745-1124
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