2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1568432797 M.D.
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GHULAM WARIS, M.D.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in SALISBURY, Maryland. 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 · 558 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

GHULAM WARIS, M.D. filed 7,266 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in SALISBURY, Maryland, prescribing 90% generic.

7K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
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.

GHULAM WARIS, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

7,266 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

GHULAM WARIS, M.D. 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).

What does the federal data show about GHULAM WARIS, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/23/2006

NPI 1568432797

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

4,161 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,266 63% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,450

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Maryland

1. Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Maryland

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

GHULAM WARIS, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in SALISBURY, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1568432797. 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.

GHULAM WARIS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 926 SNOW HILL RD, SALISBURY, MD, 21804, with a listed phone of (410) 572-6264. NPI 1568432797 was issued on 01/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WARIS 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 7,266 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 558 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $183K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.1%. 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,161 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,450 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

926 SNOW HILL RD
SALISBURY, MD 21804

Provider Details

NPI 1568432797
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/23/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GHULAM WARIS, M.D. 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.

COASTAL HOSPICE INC
SALISBURY, MD

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

GHULAM WARIS, M.D. — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 7,266 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.

7,266
Total Claims
$183K
Total Drug Cost
558
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,353
Total Day Supply
82,869
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$70K
Generic Drug Cost
$112K
Opioid Claims
368 (5.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
240

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.62
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 136, 65-74: 249, 75-84: 113, 85+: 60

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
420
Divalproex Sodium
298
Omeprazole
214
Famotidine
203
Potassium Chloride
195
Baclofen
194
Levetiracetam
180
Enalapril Maleate
157
Quetiapine Fumarate
154
Rosuvastatin Calcium
146

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

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How GHULAM WARIS, M.D. fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

4,161
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,450
Avg Claims per Provider

GHULAM WARIS, M.D.'s 7,266 claims are above the specialty average of 4,450.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHULAM WARIS, M.D.'s specialty?
GHULAM WARIS, M.D. specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in SALISBURY, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does GHULAM WARIS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GHULAM WARIS, M.D. wrote 7,266 Medicare Part D claims totaling $183K in drug costs for 558 beneficiaries.
Where is GHULAM WARIS, M.D. located?
GHULAM WARIS, M.D. is located at 926 SNOW HILL RD, SALISBURY, MD, 21804. Phone: (410) 572-6264.
What is GHULAM WARIS, M.D.'s NPI number?
GHULAM WARIS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568432797, issued on 01/23/2006.
Does GHULAM WARIS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GHULAM WARIS, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $70K in brand drug costs.
Does GHULAM WARIS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, GHULAM WARIS, M.D. had 368 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.1%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,161 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,450 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GHULAM WARIS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GHULAM WARIS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Divalproex Sodium, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GHULAM WARIS, M.D. accept Medicare?
GHULAM WARIS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,266 Part D claims and 558 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GHULAM WARIS, M.D.'s credentials?
GHULAM WARIS, M.D.'s NPI is 1568432797 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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