2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1740267533 MD
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ZIAULLAH VIRK, MD

Rheumatology Physician in HAZARD, Kentucky. 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
882
Medicare Part D claims · 210 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Industry payments
$569.71
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ZIAULLAH VIRK, MD filed 882 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Rheumatology Physician in HAZARD, Kentucky.

882
Part D claims, 2023
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.

ZIAULLAH VIRK, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

882 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ZIAULLAH VIRK, MD 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 ZIAULLAH VIRK, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/22/2005

NPI 1740267533

Primary specialty

Rheumatology Physician

Mid-sized

6,181 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

882 57% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,054

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Rheumatology Physician share within Kentucky

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Rheumatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Rheumatology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Rheumatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Rheumatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

ZIAULLAH VIRK, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1908 N MAIN ST STE 120, HAZARD, KY, 41701, with a listed phone of (606) 439-2662. NPI 1740267533 was issued on 12/22/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VIRK 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 882 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 210 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $860K in drug spend. 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.

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

1908 N MAIN ST STE 120
HAZARD, KY 41701

Provider Details

NPI 1740267533
Specialty Rheumatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/22/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ZIAULLAH VIRK, 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.

DALLAS ARTHRITIS AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE CENTER PLLC
SHERMAN, TX
MOUNTAIN AFTER HOURS CLINIC PSC
HAZARD, KY

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 ZIAULLAH VIRK, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$570

Largest payer

Amgen Inc.

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

882
Total Claims
$860K
Total Drug Cost
210
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,019
Total Day Supply
29,947
Generic Drug Cost
$16K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.54
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 93, 65-74: 82, 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 ZIAULLAH VIRK, 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
237
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
163
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
154
Azathioprine
53
Humira(Cf) Pen
Adalimumab
44
Leflunomide
31
Colchicine
22
Folic Acid
21
Enbrel Sureclick
Etanercept
20
Allopurinol
16

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

Rheumatology Physician Overview

How ZIAULLAH VIRK, 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

ZIAULLAH VIRK, MD's 882 claims are below the specialty average of 2,054.

Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ZIAULLAH VIRK, MD's specialty?
ZIAULLAH VIRK, MD specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in HAZARD, Kentucky. Credentials: MD.
How much does ZIAULLAH VIRK, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ZIAULLAH VIRK, MD wrote 882 Medicare Part D claims totaling $860K in drug costs for 210 beneficiaries.
Where is ZIAULLAH VIRK, MD located?
ZIAULLAH VIRK, MD is located at 1908 N MAIN ST STE 120, HAZARD, KY, 41701. Phone: (606) 439-2662.
What is ZIAULLAH VIRK, MD's NPI number?
ZIAULLAH VIRK, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740267533, issued on 12/22/2005.
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 ZIAULLAH VIRK, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ZIAULLAH VIRK, 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 ZIAULLAH VIRK, MD accept Medicare?
ZIAULLAH VIRK, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 882 Part D claims and 210 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ZIAULLAH VIRK, MD's credentials?
ZIAULLAH VIRK, MD's NPI is 1740267533 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.
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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