2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1316246598 M.D.
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MELSJAN SHKULLAKU, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician in ANNAPOLIS, Maryland. 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
205
Medicare Part D claims · 72 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.2K
30 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MELSJAN SHKULLAKU, M.D. filed 205 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, prescribing 85% generic.

205
Part D claims, 2023
85%
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.

MELSJAN SHKULLAKU, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

205 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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)

MELSJAN SHKULLAKU, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 MELSJAN SHKULLAKU, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/27/2011

NPI 1316246598

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

205 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Maryland

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hospitalist Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospitalist Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist 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).

MELSJAN SHKULLAKU, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 129 LUBRANO DR STE 301, ANNAPOLIS, MD, 21401, with a listed phone of (443) 607-2299. NPI 1316246598 was issued on 03/27/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHKULLAKU 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 205 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 72 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

129 LUBRANO DR STE 301
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401

Provider Details

NPI 1316246598
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/27/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELSJAN SHKULLAKU, 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.

ANNAPOLIS HEART LLC
ANNAPOLIS, MD
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND COMMUNITY MEDICAL GROUP INC
EASTON, MD

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 MELSJAN SHKULLAKU, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.2K

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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

MELSJAN SHKULLAKU, M.D. — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 205 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.

205
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
72
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
444
Total Day Supply
13,004
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$18K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.01
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MELSJAN SHKULLAKU, M.D. 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
Rosuvastatin Calcium
40
Metoprolol Succinate
28
Eliquis
Apixaban
22
Atorvastatin Calcium
18
Furosemide
15
Labetalol Hcl
13

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How MELSJAN SHKULLAKU, M.D. fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

MELSJAN SHKULLAKU, M.D.'s 205 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELSJAN SHKULLAKU, M.D.'s specialty?
MELSJAN SHKULLAKU, M.D. specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in ANNAPOLIS, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MELSJAN SHKULLAKU, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELSJAN SHKULLAKU, M.D. wrote 205 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 72 beneficiaries.
Where is MELSJAN SHKULLAKU, M.D. located?
MELSJAN SHKULLAKU, M.D. is located at 129 LUBRANO DR STE 301, ANNAPOLIS, MD, 21401. Phone: (443) 607-2299.
What is MELSJAN SHKULLAKU, M.D.'s NPI number?
MELSJAN SHKULLAKU, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316246598, issued on 03/27/2011.
Does MELSJAN SHKULLAKU, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELSJAN SHKULLAKU, M.D.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $18K in brand drug costs.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELSJAN SHKULLAKU, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELSJAN SHKULLAKU, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELSJAN SHKULLAKU, M.D. accept Medicare?
MELSJAN SHKULLAKU, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 205 Part D claims and 72 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELSJAN SHKULLAKU, M.D.'s credentials?
MELSJAN SHKULLAKU, M.D.'s NPI is 1316246598 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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