Imelda P Cabalar, M.D.

Rheumatology Internal Medicine

Imelda P Cabalar is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Ft Washington, MD with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(301) 203-0659Ft Washington, MD
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Imelda P Cabalar, M.D. practices as part of a group rheumatologist practice in Ft Washington, MD. Trained at Yale University School of Medicine (class of 2000), she has been practicing for over 26 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 46% of reporting doctors in Maryland
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 76 Internal Medicine providers in MDSee all Internal Medicine in Ft Washington26+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6291dNPPES updated 2009-03-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians

Contact & Location

Practice Location

11701 Livingston Rd Suite 309, Ft Washington, MD 20744-5104

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

20.26/100

Maryland avg: 77.8 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-63.3 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

14.24%

Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+9.1 pts)

14.24% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

87.6%

Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.8 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Maryland

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

265

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

124

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

906

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $488k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

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

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+14%)48%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+2%)32%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+8%)26%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-11%)21%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$584 received from industry

7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Imelda P Cabalar's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2000

    Yale School of Medicine

  2. 26 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

Education & Training

Yale University School of Medicine (Class of 2000)

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Imelda P Cabalar

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Imelda P Cabalar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Ft Washington 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 Imelda P Cabalar

NPI records show Dr. Cabalar as active with telehealth listed in Ft Washington, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 203-0659.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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