2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1841513975 MBBS, MD
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SYED BABAR, MBBS, MD

Nephrology Physician in AUGUSTA, 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
450
Medicare Part D claims · 96 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
78.5005/100
▼ 5 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$576.36
28 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SYED BABAR, MBBS, MD is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in AUGUSTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 450 claims across 96 beneficiaries — 26% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.5005/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $576.36 across 28 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SYED BABAR, MBBS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.5005 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 450 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)

SYED BABAR, MBBS, 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).

SYED BABAR, MBBS, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/03/2010

NPI 1841513975

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

450 69% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

78.5005/100 4.599499999999992% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Nephrology Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SYED BABAR, MBBS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.5005/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 78.5005/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%78.5%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 78.5005/100 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).

SYED BABAR, MBBS, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in AUGUSTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MBBS, MD. NPI: 1841513975. 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.

SYED BABAR, MBBS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MBBS, MD credentials at 701 GREENE ST STE 200, AUGUSTA, GA, 30901, with a listed phone of (706) 722-6900. NPI 1841513975 was issued on 03/03/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BABAR 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 450 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 96 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $110K in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% 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 78.5005/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 60.6565, Cost 62.6786), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

701 GREENE ST STE 200
AUGUSTA, GA 30901

Provider Details

NPI 1841513975
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MBBS, MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/03/2010

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

78.5005
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
60.6565
Quality
62.6786
Cost
86
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SYED BABAR, MBBS, 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.

NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES PC
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC

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 SYED BABAR, MBBS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$576

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

SYED BABAR, MBBS, MD — brand share 26.0%
Specialty average (est.)

26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 450 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.

450
Total Claims
$110K
Total Drug Cost
96
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
820
Total Day Supply
22,730
Brand vs Generic
26% brand / 74% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$101K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
7.61
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 33, 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.

Drug Claims
Prosol
Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1
38
Sevelamer Carbonate
36
Hydralazine Hcl
24
Amlodipine Besylate
22
Losartan Potassium
20
Auryxia
Ferric Citrate
18
Furosemide
17
Labetalol Hcl
17
Lidocaine-Prilocaine
Lidocaine/Prilocaine
17
Midodrine Hcl
17

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How SYED BABAR, MBBS, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

SYED BABAR, MBBS, MD's 450 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SYED BABAR, MBBS, MD's specialty?
SYED BABAR, MBBS, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in AUGUSTA, Georgia. Credentials: MBBS, MD.
How much does SYED BABAR, MBBS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SYED BABAR, MBBS, MD wrote 450 Medicare Part D claims totaling $110K in drug costs for 96 beneficiaries.
What is SYED BABAR, MBBS, MD's Medicare quality score?
SYED BABAR, MBBS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.5005/100 (Quality: 60.6565, Cost: 62.6786). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SYED BABAR, MBBS, MD located?
SYED BABAR, MBBS, MD is located at 701 GREENE ST STE 200, AUGUSTA, GA, 30901. Phone: (706) 722-6900.
What is SYED BABAR, MBBS, MD's NPI number?
SYED BABAR, MBBS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841513975, issued on 03/03/2010.
Does SYED BABAR, MBBS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SYED BABAR, MBBS, MD's prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $101K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SYED BABAR, MBBS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SYED BABAR, MBBS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prosol, Sevelamer Carbonate, Hydralazine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SYED BABAR, MBBS, MD accept Medicare?
SYED BABAR, MBBS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 450 Part D claims and 96 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SYED BABAR, MBBS, MD's credentials?
SYED BABAR, MBBS, MD's NPI is 1841513975 with credentials MBBS, 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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