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2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1881744324 M.D.
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Rheumatology Physician in Fairfax, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,200 in Rheumatology 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 379 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Mala Mehta, M.D. filed 1,662 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Rheumatology Physician in Fairfax, Virginia, prescribing 78% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 78%
- 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.
Mala Mehta, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,662 Top 18% higher than 82% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Mala Mehta, 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 Mala Mehta, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Rheumatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,662 19% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Rheumatology Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Mala Mehta, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 12011 LEE JACKSON MEMORIAL HWY, Fairfax, VA, 22033, with a listed phone of (703) 383-5458. NPI 1881744324 was issued on 01/10/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,662 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 379 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.3 million in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%.
Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,200 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1881744324 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Rheumatology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 01/10/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Mala Mehta, 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.
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan OF The Mid Atlantic States, Inc
Fredericksburg, VA
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
Mala Mehta, M.D. - brand share 21.0%
Rheumatology Physician average
21% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 1,662 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.
1,662
Total Claims
$1.3M
Total Drug Cost
379
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,539
- Total Day Supply
- 102,316
- Brand vs Generic
- 21% brand / 78% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.3M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $30K
- Opioid Claims
- 57 (3.4% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.56
- Gender Split
- 72% female / 28% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 31, 65-74: 189, 75-84: 131, 85+: 28
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Mala Mehta, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Methotrexate
Methotrexate
306 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
186 claims
- Hydroxychloroquine…
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
184 claims
- Enbrel Sureclick
Enbrel Sureclick
131 claims
- Allopurinol 91
Allopurinol
91 claims
- Alendronate Sodium 67
Alendronate Sodium
67 claims
- Amjevita(Cf) Autoi… 61
Amjevita(Cf) Autoinjector
61 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl 49
Duloxetine Hcl
49 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Methotrexate Methotrexate Sodium | 306 |
| Prednisone | 186 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 184 |
| Enbrel Sureclick Etanercept | 131 |
| Allopurinol | 91 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 67 |
| Amjevita(Cf) Autoinjector Adalimumab-Atto | 61 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 49 |
| Leflunomide | 42 |
| Colchicine | 37 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Rheumatology Physician Overview
How Mala Mehta, M.D. fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.
6,200
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider
Mala Mehta, M.D.'s 1,662 claims are below the specialty average of 2,054.
Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Mehta.
Dr. Romy Abou Mrad
MD
Harrisonburg, VA
Dr. Claude Abujrab-Saba
M.D.
Reston, VA
Dr. Gold Adkins
MD
Charlottesville, VA
Dr. Navera Ahmed
M. D.
Falls Church, VA
Dr. Avnit Ahuja
MD
Richmond, VA
Compare Rheumatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mala Mehta, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Mala Mehta, M.D. specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in Fairfax, Virginia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Mala Mehta, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Mala Mehta, M.D. wrote 1,662 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.3M in drug costs for 379 beneficiaries.
Where is Mala Mehta, M.D. located? ▼
Mala Mehta, M.D. is located at 12011 LEE JACKSON MEMORIAL HWY, Fairfax, VA, 22033. Phone: (703) 383-5458.
What is Mala Mehta, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Mala Mehta, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881744324, issued on 01/10/2007.
Does Mala Mehta, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Mala Mehta, M.D.'s prescribing is 21% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.3M in brand drug costs.
Does Mala Mehta, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Mala Mehta, M.D. had 57 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,200 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Mala Mehta, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Mala Mehta, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Methotrexate, Prednisone, Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Mala Mehta, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Mala Mehta, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,662 Part D claims and 379 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Mala Mehta, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Mala Mehta, M.D.'s NPI is 1881744324 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
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 (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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