2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1336181437 M.D.
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SURESH BALENALLI, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in CASA GRANDE, Arizona. 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
22K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
88.4612/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: SURESH BALENALLI, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CASA GRANDE, Arizona with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 22K claims across 1K beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.4612/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: SURESH BALENALLI, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.4612 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 21,966 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SURESH BALENALLI, M.D. 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).

SURESH BALENALLI, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/12/2006

NPI 1336181437

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

21,966 709% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

88.4612/100 5.361200000000011% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Arizona

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SURESH BALENALLI, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
88.4612/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 88.4612/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%88.5%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 88.4612/100 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).

SURESH BALENALLI, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in CASA GRANDE, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1336181437. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

SURESH BALENALLI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1968 N PEART RD, CASA GRANDE, AZ, 85122, with a listed phone of (520) 836-6636. NPI 1336181437 was issued on 06/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BALENALLI 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 21,966 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,351 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.9 million in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 88.4612/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.475), 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

1968 N PEART RD
CASA GRANDE, AZ 85122

Provider Details

NPI 1336181437
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/12/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

88.4612
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.475
Quality
90
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SURESH BALENALLI, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 21,966 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.

21,966
Total Claims
$1.9M
Total Drug Cost
1,351
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
48,943
Total Day Supply
1,427,650
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.4M
Generic Drug Cost
$504K
Opioid Claims
349 (1.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
768

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 64, 65-74: 532, 75-84: 613, 85+: 142

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
1,667
Levothyroxine Sodium
1,470
Amlodipine Besylate
827
Lisinopril
794
Metformin Hcl
605
Losartan Potassium
558
Omeprazole
488
Gabapentin
452
Furosemide
438
Pantoprazole Sodium
399

* 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 SURESH BALENALLI, M.D. 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

SURESH BALENALLI, M.D.'s 21,966 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SURESH BALENALLI, M.D.'s specialty?
SURESH BALENALLI, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in CASA GRANDE, Arizona. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SURESH BALENALLI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SURESH BALENALLI, M.D. wrote 21,966 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.9M in drug costs for 1,351 beneficiaries.
What is SURESH BALENALLI, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
SURESH BALENALLI, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.4612/100 (Quality: 84.475). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SURESH BALENALLI, M.D. located?
SURESH BALENALLI, M.D. is located at 1968 N PEART RD, CASA GRANDE, AZ, 85122. Phone: (520) 836-6636.
What is SURESH BALENALLI, M.D.'s NPI number?
SURESH BALENALLI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336181437, issued on 06/12/2006.
Does SURESH BALENALLI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SURESH BALENALLI, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.4M in brand drug costs.
Does SURESH BALENALLI, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, SURESH BALENALLI, M.D. had 349 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%.
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 SURESH BALENALLI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SURESH BALENALLI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SURESH BALENALLI, M.D. accept Medicare?
SURESH BALENALLI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 21,966 Part D claims and 1,351 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SURESH BALENALLI, M.D.'s credentials?
SURESH BALENALLI, M.D.'s NPI is 1336181437 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

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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