Sowjanya Nagabhirava, MD
Medical Oncology Internal Medicine
Sowjanya Nagabhirava is a Medical Oncology Internal Medicine specialist based in Chesapeake, VA with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Sowjanya Nagabhirava, MD practices as part of a group medical oncology internal medicine specialist practice in Chesapeake, VA. She has been in practice for 31+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.16/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 26% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
744 Battlefield Blvd N Ste 200, Chesapeake, VA 23320-4941
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202379.16/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better10.65%
Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+5.6 pts)
10.65% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better75.7%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
839
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
171
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,061
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.19M
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.
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%↑ 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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — 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 (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ 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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$541 received from industry
6 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 Sowjanya Nagabhirava's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Aug 19, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Mailing address
6350 Center Dr Ste 200, Norfolk, VA 23502-4107
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Oncology Care With Sowjanya Nagabhirava
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sowjanya Nagabhirava for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Chesapeake 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 Sowjanya Nagabhirava
Dr. Nagabhirava is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chesapeake, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (757) 549-4403.
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 Sowjanya Nagabhirava
Practice Location
744 Battlefield Blvd N Ste 200, Chesapeake, VA 23320-4941
Mailing Address
6350 Center Dr Ste 200, Norfolk, VA 23502-4107
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