2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1124250287 MD
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SONALI NARAIN, MD

Rheumatology Physician in GREAT NECK, New York. 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
859
Medicare Part D claims · 144 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.2532/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$8.6K
58 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SONALI NARAIN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.2532/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 859 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.2532/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
859
Part D claims, 2023
87%
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.

SONALI NARAIN, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

91 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

SONALI NARAIN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 SONALI NARAIN, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/21/2009

NPI 1124250287

Primary specialty

Rheumatology Physician

Mid-sized

6,181 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

859 58% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,054

MIPS final score

91.2532/100 8.153200000000012% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New York

How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Rheumatology Physician share within New York

1. Rheumatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Rheumatology Physician share within New York

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SONALI NARAIN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Rheumatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.2532/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Rheumatology Physician) — 91.2532/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.3%
MIPS final score (Rheumatology Physician) — 91.2532/100 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).

SONALI NARAIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 865 NORTHERN BLVD, GREAT NECK, NY, 11021, with a listed phone of (516) 708-2550. NPI 1124250287 was issued on 08/21/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NARAIN 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 859 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 144 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $927K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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 91.2532/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.9203), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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

865 NORTHERN BLVD
GREAT NECK, NY 11021

Provider Details

NPI 1124250287
Specialty Rheumatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/21/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.2532
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.9203
Quality
91.6794
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SONALI NARAIN, MD 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.

NORTH SHORE-LIJ MEDICAL PC
GREAT NECK, NY

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 SONALI NARAIN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$8.6K

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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.

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SONALI NARAIN, MD. To verify SONALI NARAIN, MD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SONALI NARAIN, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 859 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.

859
Total Claims
$927K
Total Drug Cost
144
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,253
Total Day Supply
35,726
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$889K
Generic Drug Cost
$38K
Antibiotic Claims
38

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.52
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 69, 75-84: 37, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SONALI NARAIN, 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
Prednisone
121
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
78
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
66
Alendronate Sodium
55
Mycophenolate Mofetil
46
Gabapentin
37
Allopurinol
33
Duloxetine Hcl
33
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
32
Leflunomide
28

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

Rheumatology Physician Overview

How SONALI NARAIN, MD fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.

6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider

SONALI NARAIN, MD's 859 claims are below the specialty average of 2,054.

Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as NARAIN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SONALI NARAIN, MD's specialty?
SONALI NARAIN, MD specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in GREAT NECK, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does SONALI NARAIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SONALI NARAIN, MD wrote 859 Medicare Part D claims totaling $927K in drug costs for 144 beneficiaries.
What is SONALI NARAIN, MD's Medicare quality score?
SONALI NARAIN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.2532/100 (Quality: 74.9203). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SONALI NARAIN, MD located?
SONALI NARAIN, MD is located at 865 NORTHERN BLVD, GREAT NECK, NY, 11021. Phone: (516) 708-2550.
What is SONALI NARAIN, MD's NPI number?
SONALI NARAIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124250287, issued on 08/21/2009.
Does SONALI NARAIN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SONALI NARAIN, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $889K in brand drug costs.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SONALI NARAIN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SONALI NARAIN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Methotrexate, Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SONALI NARAIN, MD accept Medicare?
SONALI NARAIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 859 Part D claims and 144 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SONALI NARAIN, MD's credentials?
SONALI NARAIN, MD's NPI is 1124250287 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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