Pramesh Baral, M
Pramesh Baral is a Family Medicine specialist based in Rio Rancho, NM with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Pramesh Baral, M has practiced family medicine for 12+ years, working in group practice. He has been practicing since 2020 — over 12 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 83.85/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 26% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Uses generic medications more than 65% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Federal MIPS score higher than 17% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Mexico
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202383.85/100
New Mexico avg: 84.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.97%
New Mexico avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.1 pts)
3.97% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.6%
New Mexico avg: 84.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New MexicoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
171
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
325
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
881
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $67k
Percentile rankings compared against 495 reporting peers in New Mexico.
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.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$129 received from industry
6 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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 Pramesh Baral's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Oct 15, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
12 years in practice
Established
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Pramesh Baral
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Pramesh Baral for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Rio Rancho 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 Pramesh Baral
NPI records show Dr. Baral as active with telehealth listed in Rio Rancho, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (505) 404-2590.
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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Practice Location
3777 Nm-528 Ne, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Mailing Address
3777 Nm-528 Ne, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
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