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2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1619178258 MD
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Interventional Cardiology Physician in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,382 in Interventional Cardiology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 620 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
84/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Dragos Balf, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 5,211 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 84/100
- MIPS score · +1 vs avg
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Dragos Balf, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
84 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Dragos Balf, MD sits
This provider among interventional cardiology physician peers
Across the 1,386 interventional cardiology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Dragos Balf, MD writes more Part D claims than 76% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 48% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one interventional cardiology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Dragos Balf, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Dragos Balf, MD 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).
What does the federal data show about Dragos Balf, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Interventional Cardiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
5,211 75% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
84/100 0.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Wisconsin
How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Dragos Balf, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Cardiology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 84/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Interventional Cardiology Physician) - 84/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Dragos Balf, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 700 WEST AVENUE S, La Crosse, WI, 54601, with a listed phone of (608) 785-0940. NPI 1619178258 was issued on 05/30/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,211 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 620 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $601K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 84/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 79.3, Cost 68.2), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1619178258 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Interventional Cardiology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/30/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
83.9833
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
79.2862
Quality
68.158
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Dragos Balf, MD 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.
Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Wisconsin Region Inc
La Crosse, WI
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
5,211
Total Claims
$601K
Total Drug Cost
620
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 12,555
- Total Day Supply
- 373,630
- Generic Drug Cost
- $100K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 23
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.57
- Gender Split
- 41% female / 59% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 21, 65-74: 243, 75-84: 239, 85+: 117
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Dragos Balf, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
571 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
359 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
329 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
320 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
308 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
250 claims
- Furosemide 228
Furosemide
228 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 225
Amlodipine Besylate
225 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 571 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 359 |
| Losartan Potassium | 329 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 320 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 308 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 250 |
| Furosemide | 228 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 225 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 215 |
| Lisinopril | 181 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview
How Dragos Balf, MD fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.
3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider
Dragos Balf, MD's 5,211 claims are above the specialty average of 2,984.
Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Wisconsin
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Wisconsin, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Balf.
Dr. Zhaowei Ai
MD
Green Bay, WI
Dr. Khawaja Ammar
MD
Milwaukee, WI
Dr. Iyad Azzam
MD
Milwaukee, WI
Dr. Ashish Chaddha
MD
Milwaukee, WI
Dr. Michael Cinquegrani
MD
Milwaukee, WI
Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Wisconsin medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dragos Balf, MD's specialty? ▼
Dragos Balf, MD specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Credentials: MD.
How much does Dragos Balf, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Dragos Balf, MD wrote 5,211 Medicare Part D claims totaling $601K in drug costs for 620 beneficiaries.
What is Dragos Balf, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Dragos Balf, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84/100 (Quality: 79.3, Cost: 68.2). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Dragos Balf, MD located? ▼
Dragos Balf, MD is located at 700 WEST AVENUE S, La Crosse, WI, 54601. Phone: (608) 785-0940.
What is Dragos Balf, MD's NPI number? ▼
Dragos Balf, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619178258, issued on 05/30/2007.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Dragos Balf, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Dragos Balf, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Dragos Balf, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Dragos Balf, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,211 Part D claims and 620 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Dragos Balf, MD's credentials? ▼
Dragos Balf, MD's NPI is 1619178258 with credentials MD. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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