2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1669500708 MD
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MANISH ARORA, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in DECATUR, Alabama. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 704 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.1117/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$466.46
30 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MANISH ARORA, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DECATUR, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 704 beneficiaries — 18% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.1117/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $466.46 across 30 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MANISH ARORA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.1117 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,065 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MANISH ARORA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MANISH ARORA, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/01/2007

NPI 1669500708

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,065 24% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

89.1117/100 6.011700000000005% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MANISH ARORA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.1117/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 89.1117/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.1%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 89.1117/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

MANISH ARORA, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in DECATUR, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1669500708. 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.

MANISH ARORA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1201 SOMERVILLE RD SE STE 1, DECATUR, AL, 35601, with a listed phone of (256) 686-1371. NPI 1669500708 was issued on 03/01/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARORA 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 2,065 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 704 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $837K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89.1117/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.0577, Cost 80.962), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

1201 SOMERVILLE RD SE STE 1
DECATUR, AL 35601

Provider Details

NPI 1669500708
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/01/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

89.1117
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.0577
Quality
80.962
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

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 MANISH ARORA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$466

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 · Typical

MANISH ARORA, MD — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 2,065 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.

2,065
Total Claims
$837K
Total Drug Cost
704
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,665
Total Day Supply
96,076
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$735K
Generic Drug Cost
$101K
Antibiotic Claims
70

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.42
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 110, 65-74: 344, 75-84: 209, 85+: 41

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Omeprazole
541
Sucralfate
166
Pantoprazole Sodium
98
Linzess
Linaclotide
95
Constulose
Lactulose
75
Lactulose
63
Balsalazide Disodium
56
Famotidine
54
Hydrocortisone
49
Procto-Med Hc
Hydrocortisone
47

* 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 MANISH ARORA, 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

MANISH ARORA, MD's 2,065 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MANISH ARORA, MD's specialty?
MANISH ARORA, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in DECATUR, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does MANISH ARORA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MANISH ARORA, MD wrote 2,065 Medicare Part D claims totaling $837K in drug costs for 704 beneficiaries.
What is MANISH ARORA, MD's Medicare quality score?
MANISH ARORA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.1117/100 (Quality: 87.0577, Cost: 80.962). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MANISH ARORA, MD located?
MANISH ARORA, MD is located at 1201 SOMERVILLE RD SE STE 1, DECATUR, AL, 35601. Phone: (256) 686-1371.
What is MANISH ARORA, MD's NPI number?
MANISH ARORA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669500708, issued on 03/01/2007.
Does MANISH ARORA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MANISH ARORA, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $735K 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 MANISH ARORA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MANISH ARORA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Sucralfate, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MANISH ARORA, MD accept Medicare?
MANISH ARORA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,065 Part D claims and 704 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MANISH ARORA, MD's credentials?
MANISH ARORA, MD's NPI is 1669500708 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.
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 April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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