John Babich, MD
NPI 1649254434 · Rheumatology Physician · Fort Bragg, NC
John Babich, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Fort Bragg, NC (NPI 1649254434).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649254434
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 9800011 (NC)
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
20 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
328 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 287 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 26 | $88 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 15 | $162 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $88–$162 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 285 | 134 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 251 | 92 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 204 | 67 |
| Allopurinol | 113 | 33 |
| Leflunomide | 98 | 33 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 89 | 33 |
| Sulfasalazinebrand: Sulfasalazine Dr | 75 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$314 across 10 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
- 2005-12-05
- Last updated
- 2026-02-01
- Certified
- 2026-02-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Babich's NPI number?
- John Babich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649254434, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Babich's specialty?
- John Babich is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Babich located?
- John Babich's practice location on file with NPPES is 2817 Rock Merritt Ave, Fort Bragg, NC 28310-0001.
- What is John Babich's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Babich is (910) 907-6000.
- Is John Babich's NPI active?
- Yes — John Babich's NPI (1649254434) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.