Rajbir Gulati, MD.
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Rajbir Gulati is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Surprise, AZ with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Rajbir Gulati, MD. has practiced internal medicine for 25+ years, working in group practice. She has been practicing since 2009 — over 25 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension. CMS MIPS quality score: 78.53/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 23% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Uses generic medications more than 65% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Federal MIPS score higher than 29% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1196dNPPES updated 2023-02-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
12665 W Smokey Dr # 140, Surprise, AZ 85378-3703
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
202378.53/100
Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.33%
Arizona avg: 6.7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.8 pts)
4.33% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.9%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ArizonaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
620
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
596
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,727
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.71M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
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, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — 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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$392 received from industry
17 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 Rajbir Gulati's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 12, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
25 years in practice
Experienced
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
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100062
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Rajbir Gulati
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rajbir Gulati for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Surprise 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 Rajbir Gulati
NPI records show Dr. Gulati as active with telehealth listed in Surprise, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (623) 219-4040.
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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Contact Rajbir Gulati
Practice Location
12665 W Smokey Dr # 140, Surprise, AZ 85378-3703
Mailing Address
12665 W Smokey Dr # 140, Surprise, AZ 85378-3703
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