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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1780105544 MD
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Internal Medicine Physician in Newport, Rhode Island.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,858 in 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
15K
Medicare Part D claims · 726 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Zahra Khaled, MD filed 15,272 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Newport, Rhode Island, prescribing 78% generic.
- 15K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 78%
- 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.
Zahra Khaled, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
15,272 Top 2% higher than 98% 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)
Zahra Khaled, MD 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 Zahra Khaled, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
15,272 6× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Rhode Island
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Rhode Island 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 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).
Zahra Khaled, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 11 FRIENDSHIP ST, Newport, RI, 02840, with a listed phone of (401) 845-1281. NPI 1780105544 was issued on 07/03/2017.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 15,272 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 726 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1780105544 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/03/2017 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Zahra Khaled, 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.
Lifespan Physician Group Inc
Newport, RI
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Zahra Khaled, MD - brand share 22.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 15,272 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.
15,272
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
726
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 15,292
- Total Day Supply
- 339,390
- Brand vs Generic
- 22% brand / 78% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $714K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $336K
- Opioid Claims
- 50 (0.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 445
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 79.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.34
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 56, 65-74: 184, 75-84: 245, 85+: 241
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Zahra Khaled, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
816 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
815 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
648 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
533 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
465 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
460 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
429 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
416 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 816 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 815 |
| Furosemide | 648 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 533 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 465 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 460 |
| Lisinopril | 429 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 416 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 400 |
| Metformin Hcl | 382 |
* 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 Zahra Khaled, MD 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
Zahra Khaled, MD's 15,272 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Rhode Island
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Rhode Island, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Khaled.
Dr. Salvatore Abbruzzese
D.O. PC
Wakefield, RI
Dr. Thaer Abdelfattah
M.D.
Providence, RI
Dr. Azamat Abdyraimov
MD
Providence, RI
Dr. Marie Abejuela
MD
Providence, RI
Dr. Joanna Abi Chebl
MD
Providence, RI
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zahra Khaled, MD's specialty? ▼
Zahra Khaled, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Newport, Rhode Island. Credentials: MD.
How much does Zahra Khaled, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Zahra Khaled, MD wrote 15,272 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 726 beneficiaries.
Where is Zahra Khaled, MD located? ▼
Zahra Khaled, MD is located at 11 FRIENDSHIP ST, Newport, RI, 02840. Phone: (401) 845-1281.
What is Zahra Khaled, MD's NPI number? ▼
Zahra Khaled, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780105544, issued on 07/03/2017.
Does Zahra Khaled, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Zahra Khaled, MD's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $714K in brand drug costs.
Does Zahra Khaled, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Zahra Khaled, MD had 50 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%.
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 Zahra Khaled, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Zahra Khaled, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Zahra Khaled, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Zahra Khaled, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 15,272 Part D claims and 726 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Zahra Khaled, MD's credentials? ▼
Zahra Khaled, MD's NPI is 1780105544 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
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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