Mehboob Ghulam, DO
NPI 1215248273 · Internal Medicine Physician · Brawley, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mehboob Ghulam, DO is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Brawley, CA (NPI 1215248273).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215248273
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 20A12164 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,060 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 479 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 268 | $130 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 122 | $116 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 47 | $60 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 28 | $170 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Supervision of a Patient Receiving Medicare-Covered Services Provided By a Participating Home Health Agency (patient Not Present) Requiring Complex and Multidisciplinary Care Modalities Involving Regular Physician Or Allow |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 117 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 258 | 95 |
| Metformin Hcl | 228 | 76 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 210 | 68 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 194 | 55 |
| Lisinopril | 167 | 54 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 164 | 46 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$716 across 33 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-06-24
- Last updated
- 2025-08-19
- Certified
- 2025-08-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mehboob Ghulam's NPI number?
- Mehboob Ghulam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215248273, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mehboob Ghulam's specialty?
- Mehboob Ghulam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mehboob Ghulam located?
- Mehboob Ghulam's practice location on file with NPPES is 155 S 6th St, Brawley, CA 92227-2429.
- What is Mehboob Ghulam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mehboob Ghulam is (760) 550-6654.
- Does Mehboob Ghulam accept Medicare?
- Mehboob Ghulam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mehboob Ghulam's NPI active?
- Yes — Mehboob Ghulam's NPI (1215248273) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.