NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician NPI 1982690715 MD
Verify on CMS → Kulbir Walia, MD
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in Eatontown, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 4,094 in Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) 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 · 251 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.7/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$528.44
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Kulbir Walia, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.7/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 1,038 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 94.7/100
- MIPS score · +11 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 96%
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Kulbir Walia, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1982690715), first enumerated 09/27/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,038 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.7/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$528.44 in reported industry payments (5 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1982690715 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · MIPS-ELITE · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1982690715
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-NARROW 4,094
- MIPS-ELITE 94.7/100
- RX-MID 1,038
- BOOK-THIN 156 in New Jersey
- PHOTO-FINISH Michael Hermann · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Kristina Naseer …
Kristina Naseer
94.6 MIPS pts
- Walia · this pro…
Walia · this provider
94.7 MIPS pts
- Michael Hermann …
Michael Hermann
94.7 MIPS pts
- Scott Magnuson ·…
Scott Magnuson
94.9 MIPS pts
- Christopher Prat…
Christopher Pratt
94.9 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Kulbir Walia, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
95 ≥ 73rd percentile 73% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Kulbir Walia, MD sits
This provider among pain medicine (anesthesiology) physician peers
Across the 928 pain medicine (anesthesiology) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kulbir Walia, MD writes more Part D claims than 52% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 78% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one pain medicine (anesthesiology) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Kulbir Walia, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Kulbir Walia, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 Kulbir Walia, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,038 40% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
94.7/100 11.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Kulbir Walia, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 94.7/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1982690715 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/27/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
94.7467
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
90.4486
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kulbir Walia, MD 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.
Neurosurgical Associates OF New Jersey, P.C.
Ridgewood, 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 Kulbir Walia, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$528
Largest payer
Averitas Pharma 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 · Generic-heavy
Kulbir Walia, MD - brand share 4.0%
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 1,038 2024 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 2024.
1,038
Total Claims
$38K
Total Drug Cost
251
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,308.367
- Total Day Supply
- 34,456
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $17K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $21K
- Opioid Claims
- 231 (22.3% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.18
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 24, 65-74: 108, 75-84: 100, 85+: 19
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kulbir Walia, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Pregabalin
Pregabalin
228 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
137 claims
- Methylprednisolone 90
Methylprednisolone
90 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 85
Tramadol Hcl
85 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl 72
Tizanidine Hcl
72 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 63
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
63 claims
- Lidocaine 47
Lidocaine
47 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl 39
Duloxetine Hcl
39 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Pregabalin | 228 |
| Gabapentin | 137 |
| Methylprednisolone | 90 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 85 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 72 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 63 |
| Lidocaine | 47 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 39 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 39 |
| Celecoxib | 35 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Overview
How Kulbir Walia, MD fits within the Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician landscape nationally.
4,094
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
1,731
Avg Claims per Provider
Kulbir Walia, MD's 1,038 claims are below the specialty average of 1,731.
Nationwide Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Walia, both outside New Jersey so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (94.7 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Walia.
One of 156 Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers enrolled in New Jersey, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Ronnen Abramov
DO
Plainsboro, NJ
Dr. Syed Ahsan
MD
Moorestown, NJ
Dr. Latrice Akuamoah
M.D.
Hoboken, NJ
Dr. James Armstrong
M.D.
Camden, NJ
Dr. Teresa Askander
M.D.
Plainsboro, NJ
Compare Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kulbir Walia, MD's specialty? ▼
Kulbir Walia, MD specializes in Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician and practices in Eatontown, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does Kulbir Walia, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Kulbir Walia, MD wrote 1,038 Medicare Part D claims totaling $38K in drug costs for 251 beneficiaries.
What is Kulbir Walia, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Kulbir Walia, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.7/100 (Quality: 90.4). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Kulbir Walia, MD located? ▼
Kulbir Walia, MD is located at 745 HOPE RD, Eatontown, NJ, 07724. Phone: (732) 222-8866.
What is Kulbir Walia, MD's NPI number? ▼
Kulbir Walia, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982690715, issued on 09/27/2005.
Does Kulbir Walia, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kulbir Walia, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $17K in brand drug costs.
Does Kulbir Walia, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Kulbir Walia, MD had 231 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.3%.
How many Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 4,094 Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider writes 1,731 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kulbir Walia, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Kulbir Walia, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pregabalin, Gabapentin, Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kulbir Walia, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Kulbir Walia, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,038 Part D claims and 251 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kulbir Walia, MD's credentials? ▼
Kulbir Walia, MD's NPI is 1982690715 with credentials MD. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (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
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