2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1174714695 MD
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SAEED BALOCH, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in COLUMBUS, Georgia. 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
960
Medicare Part D claims · 162 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
30.3244/100
▼ 53 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

SAEED BALOCH, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 30.3244/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 960 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

30.3244/100
MIPS score · -53 vs avg
960
Part D claims, 2023
75%
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.

SAEED BALOCH, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

30 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SAEED BALOCH, 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).

What does the federal data show about SAEED BALOCH, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/08/2007

NPI 1174714695

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

960 65% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

30.3244/100 52.7756% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
30.3244/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 30.3244/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%30.3%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 30.3244/100 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).

SAEED BALOCH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1900 10TH AVE, COLUMBUS, GA, 31901, with a listed phone of (706) 257-4500. NPI 1174714695 was issued on 08/08/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BALOCH 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 960 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 162 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% 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 30.3244/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 18.8608, Cost 55.8435), 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

1900 10TH AVE
COLUMBUS, GA 31901

Provider Details

NPI 1174714695
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/08/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

30.3244
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
18.8608
Quality
55.8435
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

SAEED BALOCH, MD — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 960 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.

960
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
162
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,041
Total Day Supply
23,237
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.0M
Generic Drug Cost
$164K
Antibiotic Claims
586

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.66
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 52, 65-74: 68, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SAEED BALOCH, 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
Doxycycline Hyclate
108
Biktarvy
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala
95
Vancomycin Hcl
65
Levofloxacin
54
Cefazolin Sodium
46
Daptomycin
39
Tivicay
Dolutegravir Sodium
38
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
34
Abacavir
Abacavir Sulfate
33
Symtuza
Darunavir/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alaf
33

* 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 SAEED BALOCH, 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

SAEED BALOCH, MD's 960 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAEED BALOCH, MD's specialty?
SAEED BALOCH, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in COLUMBUS, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does SAEED BALOCH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAEED BALOCH, MD wrote 960 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 162 beneficiaries.
What is SAEED BALOCH, MD's Medicare quality score?
SAEED BALOCH, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 30.3244/100 (Quality: 18.8608, Cost: 55.8435). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SAEED BALOCH, MD located?
SAEED BALOCH, MD is located at 1900 10TH AVE, COLUMBUS, GA, 31901. Phone: (706) 257-4500.
What is SAEED BALOCH, MD's NPI number?
SAEED BALOCH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174714695, issued on 08/08/2007.
Does SAEED BALOCH, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SAEED BALOCH, MD's prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.0M 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 SAEED BALOCH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAEED BALOCH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Biktarvy, Vancomycin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAEED BALOCH, MD accept Medicare?
SAEED BALOCH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 960 Part D claims and 162 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAEED BALOCH, MD's credentials?
SAEED BALOCH, MD's NPI is 1174714695 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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