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Ghousia Sultana, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in Silver Spring, Maryland. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 172,858 in Internal Medicine 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 64 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Ghousia Sultana, M.D. filed 1,342 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Silver Spring, Maryland, prescribing 87% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing

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.

Ghousia Sultana, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,342 Top 21% higher than 79% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

Ghousia Sultana, 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).

What does the federal data show about Ghousia Sultana, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/22/2006

NPI 1346294279

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,342 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Largest specialties in Maryland (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician — 14.1%Behavior Technician14.1%Clinical Social Worker — 5.5%Clinical Social Worker5.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 4.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.5%Home Health Aide — 4.4%Home Health Aide4.4%Physical Therapist — 3.9%Physical Therapist3.9%Pharmacist — 3.6%Pharmacist3.6%Internal Medicine Physician — 2.8%Internal Medicine Physician2.8%
Largest specialties in Maryland (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

Ghousia Sultana, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 12107 HERITAGE PARK CIR, Silver Spring, MD, 20906, with a listed phone of (301) 949-7000. NPI 1346294279 was issued on 05/22/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Sultana 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 1,342 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 64 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $102K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.7%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

12107 HERITAGE PARK CIR
Silver Spring, MD 20906

Provider Details

NPI 1346294279
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/22/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Ghousia Sultana, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average

12% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 1,342 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.

1,342
Total Claims
$102K
Total Drug Cost
64
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,520
Total Day Supply
71,148
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$70K
Generic Drug Cost
$32K
Opioid Claims
76 (5.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
27

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Ghousia Sultana, M.D. 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
120
Amlodipine Besylate
90
Lisinopril
63
Hydrocortisone
45
Levothyroxine Sodium
44
Metformin Hcl
37
Oxycodone Hcl
32
Simvastatin
32
Divalproex Sodium
31
Losartan Potassium
30

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How Ghousia Sultana, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

Ghousia Sultana, M.D.'s 1,342 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghousia Sultana, M.D.'s specialty?
Ghousia Sultana, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Silver Spring, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Ghousia Sultana, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Ghousia Sultana, M.D. wrote 1,342 Medicare Part D claims totaling $102K in drug costs for 64 beneficiaries.
Where is Ghousia Sultana, M.D. located?
Ghousia Sultana, M.D. is located at 12107 HERITAGE PARK CIR, Silver Spring, MD, 20906. Phone: (301) 949-7000.
What is Ghousia Sultana, M.D.'s NPI number?
Ghousia Sultana, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346294279, issued on 05/22/2006.
Does Ghousia Sultana, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Ghousia Sultana, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $70K in brand drug costs.
Does Ghousia Sultana, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Ghousia Sultana, M.D. had 76 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.7%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ghousia Sultana, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ghousia Sultana, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ghousia Sultana, M.D. accept Medicare?
Ghousia Sultana, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,342 Part D claims and 64 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ghousia Sultana, M.D.'s credentials?
Ghousia Sultana, M.D.'s NPI is 1346294279 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.