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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1508850439 MD
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Internal Medicine Physician in Chicago, Illinois.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,737 in Internal Medicine 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 · 128 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 10% 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
Neerja Ahlowalia, MD filed 2,395 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Chicago, Illinois, prescribing 89% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
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.
Neerja Ahlowalia, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,395 Top 14% higher than 86% 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-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Neerja Ahlowalia, MD 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).
What does the federal data show about Neerja Ahlowalia, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,395 12% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Illinois
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois 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 Internal Medicine 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).
Neerja Ahlowalia, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7906 S CRANDON AVE, Chicago, IL, 60617, with a listed phone of (773) 933-0800. NPI 1508850439 was issued on 09/07/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,395 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 128 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $135K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,737 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1508850439 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/07/2005 |
License & disciplinary context - Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Neerja Ahlowalia, MD. To verify Neerja Ahlowalia, MD's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases
IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Neerja Ahlowalia, MD - brand share 10.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
10% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 2,395 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.
2,395
Total Claims
$135K
Total Drug Cost
128
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,417
- Total Day Supply
- 156,742
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $94K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $40K
- Opioid Claims
- 44 (1.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 123
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.49
- Gender Split
- 66% female / 34% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 20, 65-74: 64, 75-84: 32, 85+: 12
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Neerja Ahlowalia, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
144 claims
- Simvastatin
Simvastatin
133 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
121 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
94 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
90 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
84 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
82 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
75 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 144 |
| Simvastatin | 133 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 121 |
| Gabapentin | 94 |
| Furosemide | 90 |
| Lisinopril | 84 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 82 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 75 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 67 |
| Metformin Hcl | 62 |
* 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 Neerja Ahlowalia, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,737
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Neerja Ahlowalia, MD's 2,395 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Illinois
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ahlowalia.
Dr. Hasan Abad
D.O.
Chicago, IL
Dr. Peter Abadeer
D.O.
Bloomington, IL
Dr. Pamela Abadi
D.O.
Winfield, IL
Dr. Motaz Abas
MD
Peoria, IL
Dr. Estefania Abasolo Lopez
MD
Chicago, IL
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Neerja Ahlowalia, MD's specialty? ▼
Neerja Ahlowalia, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Chicago, Illinois. Credentials: MD.
How much does Neerja Ahlowalia, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Neerja Ahlowalia, MD wrote 2,395 Medicare Part D claims totaling $135K in drug costs for 128 beneficiaries.
Where is Neerja Ahlowalia, MD located? ▼
Neerja Ahlowalia, MD is located at 7906 S CRANDON AVE, Chicago, IL, 60617. Phone: (773) 933-0800.
What is Neerja Ahlowalia, MD's NPI number? ▼
Neerja Ahlowalia, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508850439, issued on 09/07/2005.
Does Neerja Ahlowalia, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Neerja Ahlowalia, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $94K in brand drug costs.
Does Neerja Ahlowalia, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Neerja Ahlowalia, MD had 44 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,737 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 Neerja Ahlowalia, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Neerja Ahlowalia, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Simvastatin, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Neerja Ahlowalia, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Neerja Ahlowalia, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,395 Part D claims and 128 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Neerja Ahlowalia, MD's credentials? ▼
Neerja Ahlowalia, MD's NPI is 1508850439 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
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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