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2026 NPPES data Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1699784710 M.D.
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Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician in Kokomo, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,436 in Hematology (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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 104 beneficiaries · Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 693
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$4.2K
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Sherif Farag, M.D. filed 1,174 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician in Kokomo, Indiana, prescribing 83% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- 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.
Sherif Farag, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,174 Top 23% higher than 77% 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 certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Sherif Farag, 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 Sherif Farag, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,174 69% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana 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 Hematology (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).
Sherif Farag, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3500 S LAFOUNTAIN ST, Kokomo, IN, 46902, with a listed phone of (765) 776-3500. NPI 1699784710 was issued on 08/07/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,174 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 104 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.2 million in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%.
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,436 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 693 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 | 1699784710 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/07/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Sherif Farag, 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.
Community Physician Network Specialty Care LLC
Indianapolis, IN
Community Physicians OF Indiana Inc
Kokomo, IN
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 Sherif Farag, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$4.2K
Largest payer
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
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
Sherif Farag, M.D. - brand share 17.0%
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician average
17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 1,174 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.
1,174
Total Claims
$2.2M
Total Drug Cost
104
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,553
- Total Day Supply
- 44,110
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.5M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $651K
- Opioid Claims
- 56 (4.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 123
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 64.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.81
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 33, 65-74: 54, 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 Sherif Farag, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Acyclovir
Acyclovir
227 claims
- Sulfamethoxazole-T…
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
98 claims
- Sirolimus 72
Sirolimus
72 claims
- Fluconazole 53
Fluconazole
53 claims
- Potassium Chloride 53
Potassium Chloride
53 claims
- Jakafi 49
Jakafi
49 claims
- Eliquis 42
Eliquis
42 claims
- Lenalidomide 34
Lenalidomide
34 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Acyclovir | 227 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 98 |
| Sirolimus | 72 |
| Fluconazole | 53 |
| Potassium Chloride | 53 |
| Jakafi Ruxolitinib Phosphate | 49 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 42 |
| Lenalidomide | 34 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 31 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 24 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Sherif Farag, M.D. fits within the Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
1,436
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
50
States with Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
693
Avg Claims per Provider
Sherif Farag, M.D.'s 1,174 claims are above the specialty average of 693.
Nearby Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Farag.
Anuj Agarwala
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Luke Akard
M.D.
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Abeer Alqaisi
MD
Kokomo, IN
Dr. Sami Atassi
MD
Michigan City, IN
Dr. Osama Ayad
MD, FACP
Merrillville, IN
Compare Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherif Farag, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Sherif Farag, M.D. specializes in Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Kokomo, Indiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Sherif Farag, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sherif Farag, M.D. wrote 1,174 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.2M in drug costs for 104 beneficiaries.
Where is Sherif Farag, M.D. located? ▼
Sherif Farag, M.D. is located at 3500 S LAFOUNTAIN ST, Kokomo, IN, 46902. Phone: (765) 776-3500.
What is Sherif Farag, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Sherif Farag, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699784710, issued on 08/07/2006.
Does Sherif Farag, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sherif Farag, M.D.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.5M in brand drug costs.
Does Sherif Farag, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Sherif Farag, M.D. had 56 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%.
How many Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,436 Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 693 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sherif Farag, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sherif Farag, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Acyclovir, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, Sirolimus. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sherif Farag, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Sherif Farag, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,174 Part D claims and 104 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sherif Farag, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Sherif Farag, M.D.'s NPI is 1699784710 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
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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