2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1174519847 M.D.
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FARYAL BALOCH, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician in COVINGTON, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 389 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$921.23
45 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: FARYAL BALOCH, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COVINGTON, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 389 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $921.23 across 45 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: FARYAL BALOCH, M.D. filed 3,334 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across COVINGTON, Georgia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

FARYAL BALOCH, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

FARYAL BALOCH, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/27/2005

NPI 1174519847

Primary specialty

Rheumatology Physician

Mid-sized

6,181 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,334 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,054

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Rheumatology Physician share within Georgia

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Rheumatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Rheumatology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Rheumatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Rheumatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

FARYAL BALOCH, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider practicing in COVINGTON, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1174519847. 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.

FARYAL BALOCH, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1775 ACCESS RD, COVINGTON, GA, 30014, with a listed phone of (678) 729-0003. NPI 1174519847 was issued on 09/27/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BALOCH 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 3,334 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 389 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3.1 million in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.7%. 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.

Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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

1775 ACCESS RD
COVINGTON, GA 30014

Provider Details

NPI 1174519847
Specialty Rheumatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/27/2005

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 FARYAL BALOCH, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$921

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 · Typical

FARYAL BALOCH, M.D. — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 3,334 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.

3,334
Total Claims
$3.1M
Total Drug Cost
389
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,147
Total Day Supply
117,329
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3.1M
Generic Drug Cost
$51K
Opioid Claims
222 (6.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.65
Gender Split
80% female / 20% male
Age Distribution
<65: 91, 65-74: 196, 75-84: 91, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
629
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
619
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
481
Tramadol Hcl
178
Gabapentin
171
Humira(Cf) Pen
Adalimumab
156
Leflunomide
81
Allopurinol
71
Diclofenac Sodium
68
Rinvoq
Upadacitinib
68

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

Rheumatology Physician Overview

How FARYAL BALOCH, M.D. fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.

6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider

FARYAL BALOCH, M.D.'s 3,334 claims are above the specialty average of 2,054.

Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Rheumatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FARYAL BALOCH, M.D.'s specialty?
FARYAL BALOCH, M.D. specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in COVINGTON, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does FARYAL BALOCH, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FARYAL BALOCH, M.D. wrote 3,334 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3.1M in drug costs for 389 beneficiaries.
Where is FARYAL BALOCH, M.D. located?
FARYAL BALOCH, M.D. is located at 1775 ACCESS RD, COVINGTON, GA, 30014. Phone: (678) 729-0003.
What is FARYAL BALOCH, M.D.'s NPI number?
FARYAL BALOCH, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174519847, issued on 09/27/2005.
Does FARYAL BALOCH, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FARYAL BALOCH, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $3.1M in brand drug costs.
Does FARYAL BALOCH, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, FARYAL BALOCH, M.D. had 222 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.7%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FARYAL BALOCH, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FARYAL BALOCH, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Methotrexate, Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FARYAL BALOCH, M.D. accept Medicare?
FARYAL BALOCH, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,334 Part D claims and 389 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FARYAL BALOCH, M.D.'s credentials?
FARYAL BALOCH, M.D.'s NPI is 1174519847 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.
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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