2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1831539121 M.D.
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ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in SANTA MONICA, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 560 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.1965/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.1965/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 4,126 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

95.1965/100
MIPS score · +12 vs avg
4K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

95 Top 21% higher than 79% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/01/2013

NPI 1831539121

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,126 52% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

95.1965/100 12.096500000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within California

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.1965/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 95.1965/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.2%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 95.1965/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1250 16TH ST STE 309, SANTA MONICA, CA, 90404, with a listed phone of (310) 319-4377. NPI 1831539121 was issued on 07/01/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FIROZE AHMED most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,126 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 560 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $548K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 95.1965/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 70.6225), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

1250 16TH ST STE 309
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404

Provider Details

NPI 1831539121
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/01/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

95.1965
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
70.6225
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
ROCHESTER, NY
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 330125
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
SANTA MONICA, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D.. To verify ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D. — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 4,126 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.

4,126
Total Claims
$548K
Total Drug Cost
560
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,323
Total Day Supply
243,267
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$452K
Generic Drug Cost
$92K
Opioid Claims
61 (1.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
20

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.65
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 163, 65-74: 253, 75-84: 109, 85+: 35

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
343
Amlodipine Besylate
254
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
185
Losartan Potassium
144
Lisinopril
130
Gabapentin
124
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
124
Levothyroxine Sodium
122
Hydrochlorothiazide
97
Pantoprazole Sodium
92

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D.'s 4,126 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FIROZE AHMED.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D.'s specialty?
ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in SANTA MONICA, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D. wrote 4,126 Medicare Part D claims totaling $548K in drug costs for 560 beneficiaries.
What is ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.1965/100 (Quality: 70.6225). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D. located?
ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D. is located at 1250 16TH ST STE 309, SANTA MONICA, CA, 90404. Phone: (310) 319-4377.
What is ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D.'s NPI number?
ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831539121, issued on 07/01/2013.
Does ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $452K in brand drug costs.
Does ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D. had 61 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D. accept Medicare?
ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,126 Part D claims and 560 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D.'s credentials?
ABDULLAH FIROZE AHMED, M.D.'s NPI is 1831539121 with credentials M.D.. 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

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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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