2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1356409973 M.D.
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GURUDARSHAN KHALSA, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in FERNDALE, Michigan. 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
126
Medicare Part D claims · 38 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

GURUDARSHAN KHALSA, M.D. filed 126 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in FERNDALE, Michigan, prescribing 81% generic.

126
Part D claims, 2023
81%
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.

GURUDARSHAN KHALSA, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

126 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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

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)

GURUDARSHAN KHALSA, 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 GURUDARSHAN KHALSA, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/05/2006

NPI 1356409973

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

126 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Michigan

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

GURUDARSHAN KHALSA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 484 ACADEMY ST, FERNDALE, MI, 48220, with a listed phone of (248) 541-4834. NPI 1356409973 was issued on 12/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KHALSA 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 126 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 38 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.5%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

484 ACADEMY ST
FERNDALE, MI 48220

Provider Details

NPI 1356409973
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/05/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GURUDARSHAN KHALSA, 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.

UNITED INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
ARCATA, CA

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

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to GURUDARSHAN KHALSA, M.D.. To verify GURUDARSHAN KHALSA, M.D.'s current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

GURUDARSHAN KHALSA, M.D. — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 126 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.

126
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
38
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
188
Total Day Supply
5,236
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$17K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
12 (9.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 17, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How GURUDARSHAN KHALSA, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

GURUDARSHAN KHALSA, M.D.'s 126 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Michigan

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GURUDARSHAN KHALSA, M.D.'s specialty?
GURUDARSHAN KHALSA, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in FERNDALE, Michigan. Credentials: M.D..
How much does GURUDARSHAN KHALSA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GURUDARSHAN KHALSA, M.D. wrote 126 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 38 beneficiaries.
Where is GURUDARSHAN KHALSA, M.D. located?
GURUDARSHAN KHALSA, M.D. is located at 484 ACADEMY ST, FERNDALE, MI, 48220. Phone: (248) 541-4834.
What is GURUDARSHAN KHALSA, M.D.'s NPI number?
GURUDARSHAN KHALSA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356409973, issued on 12/05/2006.
Does GURUDARSHAN KHALSA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GURUDARSHAN KHALSA, M.D.'s prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $17K in brand drug costs.
Does GURUDARSHAN KHALSA, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, GURUDARSHAN KHALSA, M.D. had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.5%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does GURUDARSHAN KHALSA, M.D. accept Medicare?
GURUDARSHAN KHALSA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 126 Part D claims and 38 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GURUDARSHAN KHALSA, M.D.'s credentials?
GURUDARSHAN KHALSA, M.D.'s NPI is 1356409973 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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