2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1578766564 M.D., MPH
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SANDEEP VIRK, M.D., MPH

Hospitalist Physician in BIRMINGHAM, 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
554
Medicare Part D claims · 250 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Industry payments
$253.25
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SANDEEP VIRK, M.D., MPH filed 554 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama.

554
Part D claims, 2023
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.

SANDEEP VIRK, M.D., MPH's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

554 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

SANDEEP VIRK, M.D., MPH 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 SANDEEP VIRK, M.D., MPH?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/07/2007

NPI 1578766564

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

554 38% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Alabama

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

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).

SANDEEP VIRK, M.D., MPH appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding M.D., MPH credentials at 619 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35249, with a listed phone of (205) 934-5038. NPI 1578766564 was issued on 06/07/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VIRK 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 554 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 250 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $55K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.6%. 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

619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249

Provider Details

NPI 1578766564
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials M.D., MPH
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/07/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SANDEEP VIRK, M.D., MPH 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.

JACKSON HOSPITAL AND CLINIC, INC
MONTGOMERY, AL

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 SANDEEP VIRK, M.D., MPH. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$253

Largest payer

PFIZER 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

554
Total Claims
$55K
Total Drug Cost
250
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
575
Total Day Supply
12,387
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
59 (10.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
81

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.61
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 63, 65-74: 105, 75-84: 57, 85+: 25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SANDEEP VIRK, M.D., MPH 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
27
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
26
Pantoprazole Sodium
24
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
23
Losartan Potassium
23
Metoprolol Succinate
20
Prednisone
20
Amlodipine Besylate
19
Carvedilol
19
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
18

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How SANDEEP VIRK, M.D., MPH fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

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

SANDEEP VIRK, M.D., MPH's 554 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SANDEEP VIRK, M.D., MPH's specialty?
SANDEEP VIRK, M.D., MPH specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: M.D., MPH.
How much does SANDEEP VIRK, M.D., MPH prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SANDEEP VIRK, M.D., MPH wrote 554 Medicare Part D claims totaling $55K in drug costs for 250 beneficiaries.
Where is SANDEEP VIRK, M.D., MPH located?
SANDEEP VIRK, M.D., MPH is located at 619 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35249. Phone: (205) 934-5038.
What is SANDEEP VIRK, M.D., MPH's NPI number?
SANDEEP VIRK, M.D., MPH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578766564, issued on 06/07/2007.
Does SANDEEP VIRK, M.D., MPH prescribe opioids?
Yes, SANDEEP VIRK, M.D., MPH had 59 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.6%.
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 SANDEEP VIRK, M.D., MPH prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SANDEEP VIRK, M.D., MPH's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SANDEEP VIRK, M.D., MPH accept Medicare?
SANDEEP VIRK, M.D., MPH appears in CMS Medicare data with 554 Part D claims and 250 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SANDEEP VIRK, M.D., MPH's credentials?
SANDEEP VIRK, M.D., MPH's NPI is 1578766564 with credentials M.D., MPH. 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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