2026 NPPES data Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician NPI 1578827234 M.D
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ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician in MARIETTA, Georgia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 294 beneficiaries · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.9348/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$64.2K
115 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MARIETTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 294 beneficiaries — 30% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.9348/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $64.2K across 115 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.9348 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,447 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/27/2012

NPI 1578827234

Primary specialty

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician

Niche

510 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,447 18% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,762

MIPS final score

92.9348/100 9.834800000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician share within Georgia

1. Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.9348/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician) — 92.9348/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.9%
MIPS final score (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician) — 92.9348/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider practicing in MARIETTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D. NPI: 1578827234. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D credentials at 175 WHITE ST NW STE 100, MARIETTA, GA, 30060, with a listed phone of (470) 793-0200. NPI 1578827234 was issued on 06/27/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BIKAK most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,447 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 294 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.6 million in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 92.9348/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.3814), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 510 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 1,762 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

175 WHITE ST NW STE 100
MARIETTA, GA 30060

Provider Details

NPI 1578827234
Specialty Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician
Credentials M.D
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/27/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

92.9348
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.3814
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

WELLSTAR MEDICAL GROUP LLC
ALPHARETTA, GA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$64.2K

Largest payer

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D — brand share 30.0%
Specialty average (est.)

30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 1,447 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,447
Total Claims
$1.6M
Total Drug Cost
294
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,081
Total Day Supply
90,946
Brand vs Generic
30% brand / 70% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.5M
Generic Drug Cost
$30K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.56
Gender Split
41% female / 59% male
Age Distribution
<65: 77, 65-74: 128, 75-84: 69, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Spironolactone
155
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
149
Metoprolol Succinate
130
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
127
Bumetanide
92
Torsemide
56
Furosemide
52
Warfarin Sodium
44
Amiodarone Hcl
39
Hydralazine Hcl
33

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Overview

How ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D fits within the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

510
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician
1,762
Avg Claims per Provider

ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D's 1,447 claims are below the specialty average of 1,762.

Nearby Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Providers in Georgia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BIKAK.

Compare Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D's specialty?
ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D specializes in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician and practices in MARIETTA, Georgia. Credentials: M.D.
How much does ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D wrote 1,447 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.6M in drug costs for 294 beneficiaries.
What is ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D's Medicare quality score?
ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.9348/100 (Quality: 80.3814). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D located?
ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D is located at 175 WHITE ST NW STE 100, MARIETTA, GA, 30060. Phone: (470) 793-0200.
What is ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D's NPI number?
ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578827234, issued on 06/27/2012.
Does ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D's prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.5M in brand drug costs.
How many Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 510 Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider writes 1,762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Spironolactone, Jardiance, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D accept Medicare?
ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,447 Part D claims and 294 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D's credentials?
ABDUL LATIF BIKAK, M.D's NPI is 1578827234 with credentials M.D. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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