2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1124288147 M.D.
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LINDA BARKODAR, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in SOUTH GATE, California. 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
959
Medicare Part D claims · 100 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: LINDA BARKODAR, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SOUTH GATE, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 959 claims across 100 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: LINDA BARKODAR, M.D. filed 959 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SOUTH GATE, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

LINDA BARKODAR, 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).

LINDA BARKODAR, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/12/2008

NPI 1124288147

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

959 65% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in California

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within California

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

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).

LINDA BARKODAR, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in SOUTH GATE, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1124288147. 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.

LINDA BARKODAR, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2809 TWEEDY BLVD, SOUTH GATE, CA, 90280, with a listed phone of (323) 567-9909. NPI 1124288147 was issued on 06/12/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARKODAR 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 959 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 100 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $95K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count. 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

2809 TWEEDY BLVD
SOUTH GATE, CA 90280

Provider Details

NPI 1124288147
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/12/2008

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LINDA BARKODAR, M.D.. To verify LINDA BARKODAR, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LINDA BARKODAR, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 959 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.

959
Total Claims
$95K
Total Drug Cost
100
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,924
Total Day Supply
55,208
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$74K
Generic Drug Cost
$20K
Antibiotic Claims
44

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male

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
76
Metformin Hcl
53
Amlodipine Besylate
49
Lisinopril
48
Benazepril Hcl
46
Fluticasone Propionate
33
Ibuprofen
30
Levothyroxine Sodium
25
Omeprazole
25
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
22

* 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 LINDA BARKODAR, 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

LINDA BARKODAR, M.D.'s 959 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LINDA BARKODAR, M.D.'s specialty?
LINDA BARKODAR, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in SOUTH GATE, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LINDA BARKODAR, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LINDA BARKODAR, M.D. wrote 959 Medicare Part D claims totaling $95K in drug costs for 100 beneficiaries.
Where is LINDA BARKODAR, M.D. located?
LINDA BARKODAR, M.D. is located at 2809 TWEEDY BLVD, SOUTH GATE, CA, 90280. Phone: (323) 567-9909.
What is LINDA BARKODAR, M.D.'s NPI number?
LINDA BARKODAR, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124288147, issued on 06/12/2008.
Does LINDA BARKODAR, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LINDA BARKODAR, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $74K in brand drug costs.
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 LINDA BARKODAR, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LINDA BARKODAR, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LINDA BARKODAR, M.D. accept Medicare?
LINDA BARKODAR, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 959 Part D claims and 100 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LINDA BARKODAR, M.D.'s credentials?
LINDA BARKODAR, M.D.'s NPI is 1124288147 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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