2026 NPPES data Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician NPI 1336130699 MD
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FAISAL MERCHANT, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician in ATLANTA, 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 · 310 beneficiaries · Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.2614/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.3K
20 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

FAISAL MERCHANT, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.2614/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,441 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

92.2614/100
MIPS score · +9 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
77%
generic prescribing
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.

FAISAL MERCHANT, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

92 Top 32% higher than 68% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

FAISAL MERCHANT, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 FAISAL MERCHANT, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/04/2005

NPI 1336130699

Primary specialty

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician

Niche

1,570 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,441 10% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,596

MIPS final score

92.2614/100 9.1614% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician share within Georgia

1. Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

FAISAL MERCHANT, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.2614/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician) — 92.2614/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.3%
MIPS final score (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician) — 92.2614/100 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).

FAISAL MERCHANT, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 550 PEACHTREE ST NE, ATLANTA, GA, 30308, with a listed phone of (404) 686-2504. NPI 1336130699 was issued on 11/04/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MERCHANT 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 1,441 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 310 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $388K in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%. 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 92.2614/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.8353), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,570 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 1,596 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

550 PEACHTREE ST NE
ATLANTA, GA 30308

Provider Details

NPI 1336130699
Specialty Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/04/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

92.2614
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.8353
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where FAISAL MERCHANT, 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.

EMORY MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION INC
ATLANTA, GA
THE EMORY CLINIC INC
ATLANTA, 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 FAISAL MERCHANT, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.3K

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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 · Typical

FAISAL MERCHANT, MD — brand share 23.0%
Specialty average (est.)

23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 1,441 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.

1,441
Total Claims
$388K
Total Drug Cost
310
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,074
Total Day Supply
89,058
Brand vs Generic
23% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$357K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K
Opioid Claims
52 (3.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
57

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.98
Gender Split
41% female / 59% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 139, 75-84: 118, 85+: 22

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What FAISAL MERCHANT, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Sotalol
Sotalol Hcl
177
Eliquis
Apixaban
169
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
116
Metoprolol Succinate
114
Amiodarone Hcl
78
Flecainide Acetate
56
Losartan Potassium
53
Atorvastatin Calcium
47
Lisinopril
47
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
38

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

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Overview

How FAISAL MERCHANT, MD fits within the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician landscape nationally.

1,570
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
1,596
Avg Claims per Provider

FAISAL MERCHANT, MD's 1,441 claims are below the specialty average of 1,596.

Nearby Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FAISAL MERCHANT, MD's specialty?
FAISAL MERCHANT, MD specializes in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician and practices in ATLANTA, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does FAISAL MERCHANT, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FAISAL MERCHANT, MD wrote 1,441 Medicare Part D claims totaling $388K in drug costs for 310 beneficiaries.
What is FAISAL MERCHANT, MD's Medicare quality score?
FAISAL MERCHANT, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.2614/100 (Quality: 73.8353). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is FAISAL MERCHANT, MD located?
FAISAL MERCHANT, MD is located at 550 PEACHTREE ST NE, ATLANTA, GA, 30308. Phone: (404) 686-2504.
What is FAISAL MERCHANT, MD's NPI number?
FAISAL MERCHANT, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336130699, issued on 11/04/2005.
Does FAISAL MERCHANT, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FAISAL MERCHANT, MD's prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $357K in brand drug costs.
Does FAISAL MERCHANT, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, FAISAL MERCHANT, MD had 52 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%.
How many Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,570 Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider writes 1,596 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FAISAL MERCHANT, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FAISAL MERCHANT, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Sotalol, Eliquis, Xarelto. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FAISAL MERCHANT, MD accept Medicare?
FAISAL MERCHANT, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,441 Part D claims and 310 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FAISAL MERCHANT, MD's credentials?
FAISAL MERCHANT, MD's NPI is 1336130699 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

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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