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2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1417947516 MD
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Dermatology Physician in Boston, Massachusetts.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 14,645 in Dermatology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
610
Medicare Part D claims · 43 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
36%
generic claims · 64% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Abdul Ahmed, MD filed 610 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dermatology Physician in Boston, Massachusetts, prescribing 36% generic.
- 610
- Part D claims, 2023
- 36%
- generic prescribing
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Abdul Ahmed, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
610 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Abdul Ahmed, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Abdul Ahmed, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Dermatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
610 16% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Dermatology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Abdul Ahmed, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 697 CAMBRIDGE ST, Boston, MA, 02135, with a listed phone of (617) 562-1040. NPI 1417947516 was issued on 10/28/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 610 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 43 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5.3 million in drug spend, split 64% brand-name and 36% generic by claim count.
Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,645 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1417947516 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dermatology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/28/2005 |
License & disciplinary context - Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Abdul Ahmed, MD. To verify Abdul Ahmed, MD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases
BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Abdul Ahmed, MD - brand share 64.0%
Dermatology Physician average
64% brand-name claims vs 36% generic, on 610 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
610
Total Claims
$5.3M
Total Drug Cost
43
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 714
- Total Day Supply
- 19,508
- Brand vs Generic
- 64% brand / 36% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $5.3M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $11K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.30
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Abdul Ahmed, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gammaked
Gammaked
188 claims
- Octagam 62
Octagam
62 claims
- Prednisone 39
Prednisone
39 claims
- Sodium Chloride 32
Sodium Chloride
32 claims
- Dapsone 31
Dapsone
31 claims
- Fluocinonide 29
Fluocinonide
29 claims
- Methylprednisolone… 29
Methylprednisolone Sodium Succ
29 claims
- Solu-Medrol 26
Solu-Medrol
26 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gammaked Immune Globul G/Gly/Iga Avg 46 | 188 |
| Octagam Immun Globg(Igg)/Malt/Iga Ov50 | 62 |
| Prednisone | 39 |
| Sodium Chloride 0.9 % Sodium Chloride | 32 |
| Dapsone | 31 |
| Fluocinonide | 29 |
| Methylprednisolone Sodium Succ Methylprednisolone Sod Succ | 29 |
| Solu-Medrol Methylprednisolone Sod Succ/Pf | 26 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 25 |
| Panzyga Immun Glob G(Igg)-Ifas/Glycine | 25 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Dermatology Physician Overview
How Abdul Ahmed, MD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.
14,645
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider
Abdul Ahmed, MD's 610 claims are below the specialty average of 729.
Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ahmed.
Dr. Christopher Adams
M.D.
Boston, MA
Dr. David Aghassi
MD
Wellesley, MA
Dr. Abdullah Alajaji
MD
Boston, MA
Dr. Rhoda Alani
M.D.
Boston, MA
Dr. Christina Alavian
M.D.
Worcester, MA
Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abdul Ahmed, MD's specialty? ▼
Abdul Ahmed, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in Boston, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does Abdul Ahmed, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Abdul Ahmed, MD wrote 610 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5.3M in drug costs for 43 beneficiaries.
Where is Abdul Ahmed, MD located? ▼
Abdul Ahmed, MD is located at 697 CAMBRIDGE ST, Boston, MA, 02135. Phone: (617) 562-1040.
What is Abdul Ahmed, MD's NPI number? ▼
Abdul Ahmed, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417947516, issued on 10/28/2005.
Does Abdul Ahmed, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Abdul Ahmed, MD's prescribing is 64% brand-name and 36% generic drugs by claim count, with $5.3M in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 14,645 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Abdul Ahmed, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Abdul Ahmed, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gammaked, Octagam, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Abdul Ahmed, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Abdul Ahmed, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 610 Part D claims and 43 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Abdul Ahmed, MD's credentials? ▼
Abdul Ahmed, MD's NPI is 1417947516 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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