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FOUAD ALBANA

Nephrology Physician in HOLMDEL, New Jersey. 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 272 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$3.2K
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: FOUAD ALBANA is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HOLMDEL, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 7K claims across 272 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $3.2K across 8 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: FOUAD ALBANA filed 6,969 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HOLMDEL, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

FOUAD ALBANA practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

FOUAD ALBANA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/18/2006

NPI 1750326211

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,969 379% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Nephrology Physician share within New Jersey

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology 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).

FOUAD ALBANA is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in HOLMDEL, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1750326211. 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.

FOUAD ALBANA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider at 2080 HIGHWAY 35, HOLMDEL, NJ, 07733, with a listed phone of (732) 706-7200. NPI 1750326211 was issued on 06/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALBANA 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 6,969 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 272 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $626K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%. 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

2080 HIGHWAY 35
HOLMDEL, NJ 07733

Provider Details

NPI 1750326211
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/18/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where FOUAD ALBANA 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.

AZZ MEDICAL ASSOCIATES PC
HOLMDEL, NJ

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 FOUAD ALBANA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.2K

Largest payer

Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems 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

FOUAD ALBANA — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 6,969 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.

6,969
Total Claims
$626K
Total Drug Cost
272
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,873
Total Day Supply
212,229
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$421K
Generic Drug Cost
$201K
Opioid Claims
13 (0.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
219

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.30
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 52, 65-74: 93, 75-84: 85, 85+: 42

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
333
Amlodipine Besylate
318
Furosemide
213
Metoprolol Succinate
198
Metoprolol Tartrate
185
Pantoprazole Sodium
179
Levothyroxine Sodium
154
Potassium Chloride
152
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
151
Metformin Hcl
143

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How FOUAD ALBANA fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

FOUAD ALBANA's 6,969 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ALBANA.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FOUAD ALBANA's specialty?
FOUAD ALBANA specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in HOLMDEL, New Jersey.
How much does FOUAD ALBANA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FOUAD ALBANA wrote 6,969 Medicare Part D claims totaling $626K in drug costs for 272 beneficiaries.
Where is FOUAD ALBANA located?
FOUAD ALBANA is located at 2080 HIGHWAY 35, HOLMDEL, NJ, 07733. Phone: (732) 706-7200.
What is FOUAD ALBANA's NPI number?
FOUAD ALBANA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750326211, issued on 06/18/2006.
Does FOUAD ALBANA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FOUAD ALBANA's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $421K in brand drug costs.
Does FOUAD ALBANA prescribe opioids?
Yes, FOUAD ALBANA had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FOUAD ALBANA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FOUAD ALBANA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FOUAD ALBANA accept Medicare?
FOUAD ALBANA appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,969 Part D claims and 272 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FOUAD ALBANA's credentials?
FOUAD ALBANA's NPI is 1750326211. 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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