2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1447582135 MD
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M AURORA BALERDI, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 590 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$19.85
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

M AURORA BALERDI, MD filed 1,124 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island, prescribing 92% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
92%
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.

M AURORA BALERDI, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,124 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

M AURORA BALERDI, MD 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 M AURORA BALERDI, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/04/2010

NPI 1447582135

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,124 59% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Rhode Island

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Rhode Island providers

Rhode Island providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Rhode Island

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

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).

M AURORA BALERDI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 407 EAST AVE, PAWTUCKET, RI, 02860, with a listed phone of (401) 725-4700. NPI 1447582135 was issued on 02/04/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BALERDI 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 1,124 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 590 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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

407 EAST AVE
PAWTUCKET, RI 02860

Provider Details

NPI 1447582135
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/04/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where M AURORA BALERDI, 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.

URGENT CARE ARTS LLC
CHARLESTOWN, RI

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 M AURORA BALERDI, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$20

Largest payer

PFIZER 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

M AURORA BALERDI, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 1,124 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.

1,124
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
590
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,215
Total Day Supply
15,198
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Antibiotic Claims
395

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.96
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 80, 65-74: 307, 75-84: 164, 85+: 39

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What M AURORA BALERDI, MD 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
Prednisone
255
Azithromycin
144
Amoxicillin
49
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
44
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
41
Ibuprofen
38
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
33
Doxycycline Hyclate
32
Tizanidine Hcl
32
Cephalexin
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 M AURORA BALERDI, MD 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

M AURORA BALERDI, MD's 1,124 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Rhode Island

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Rhode Island, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BALERDI.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is M AURORA BALERDI, MD's specialty?
M AURORA BALERDI, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island. Credentials: MD.
How much does M AURORA BALERDI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, M AURORA BALERDI, MD wrote 1,124 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 590 beneficiaries.
Where is M AURORA BALERDI, MD located?
M AURORA BALERDI, MD is located at 407 EAST AVE, PAWTUCKET, RI, 02860. Phone: (401) 725-4700.
What is M AURORA BALERDI, MD's NPI number?
M AURORA BALERDI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447582135, issued on 02/04/2010.
Does M AURORA BALERDI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
M AURORA BALERDI, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K 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 M AURORA BALERDI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, M AURORA BALERDI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Azithromycin, Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does M AURORA BALERDI, MD accept Medicare?
M AURORA BALERDI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,124 Part D claims and 590 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify M AURORA BALERDI, MD's credentials?
M AURORA BALERDI, MD's NPI is 1447582135 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

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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