Bilal Muzaffar, MD

Rheumatology Internal Medicine

Bilal Muzaffar is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Winston Salem, NC with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(336) 896-1477Winston Salem, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q3 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across NC can see Bilal Muzaffar, MD in person in Winston Salem or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 19+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Winston Salem area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol.

1 of 59 Internal Medicine providers in NCSee all Internal Medicine in Winston Salem19+ years experienceNPI since 2009

Older · 1554dNPPES updated 2022-06-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1551 Westbrook Plaza Dr Ste 200, Winston Salem, NC 27103-1355

Fax: (336) 896-7986
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

5.05%

North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1

≈ Same as national average

5.05% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

326

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

881

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

5,807

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $6.58M

Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
70%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%
Diabetes
Lower than avg (-2%)32%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
31%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-1%)29%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$102 received from industry

5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Bilal Muzaffar's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.39 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

He practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jun 2, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 19 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.

Taxonomy: 207RR0500X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 60516, Charlotte, NC 28260-0516

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Bilal Muzaffar

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Bilal Muzaffar for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Winston Salem required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bilal Muzaffar

NPI records show Dr. Muzaffar as active with telehealth listed in Winston Salem, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (336) 896-1477.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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