2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1902486244 DO
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ADEEM TAHIRA, DO

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in DURHAM, North Carolina. 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
638
Medicare Part D claims · 113 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$24.25
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ADEEM TAHIRA, DO filed 638 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in DURHAM, North Carolina, prescribing 88% generic.

638
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$24.25
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

ADEEM TAHIRA, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

638 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ADEEM TAHIRA, DO 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 ADEEM TAHIRA, DO?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/12/2021

NPI 1902486244

Primary specialty

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

784 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

638 69% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,070

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

1. Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

ADEEM TAHIRA, DO is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DO. NPI: 1902486244. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ADEEM TAHIRA, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding DO credentials at 508 FULTON ST, DURHAM, NC, 27705, with a listed phone of (919) 286-0411. NPI 1902486244 was issued on 04/12/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TAHIRA 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 638 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 113 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $120K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. 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.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 784 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,070 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

508 FULTON ST
DURHAM, NC 27705

Provider Details

NPI 1902486244
Specialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/12/2021

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ADEEM TAHIRA, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$24

Largest payer

Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ADEEM TAHIRA, DO — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 638 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.

638
Total Claims
$120K
Total Drug Cost
113
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,326
Total Day Supply
37,602
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$107K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Opioid Claims
11 (1.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
30

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.53
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Rosuvastatin Calcium
37
Atorvastatin Calcium
27
Amlodipine Besylate
26
Losartan Potassium
26
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
24
Gabapentin
23
Levothyroxine Sodium
23
Lisinopril
20
Allopurinol
13
Forteo
Teriparatide
13

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

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How ADEEM TAHIRA, DO fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

784
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
2,070
Avg Claims per Provider

ADEEM TAHIRA, DO's 638 claims are below the specialty average of 2,070.

Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as TAHIRA.

Compare Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ADEEM TAHIRA, DO's specialty?
ADEEM TAHIRA, DO specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in DURHAM, North Carolina. Credentials: DO.
How much does ADEEM TAHIRA, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ADEEM TAHIRA, DO wrote 638 Medicare Part D claims totaling $120K in drug costs for 113 beneficiaries.
Where is ADEEM TAHIRA, DO located?
ADEEM TAHIRA, DO is located at 508 FULTON ST, DURHAM, NC, 27705. Phone: (919) 286-0411.
What is ADEEM TAHIRA, DO's NPI number?
ADEEM TAHIRA, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902486244, issued on 04/12/2021.
Does ADEEM TAHIRA, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ADEEM TAHIRA, DO's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $107K in brand drug costs.
Does ADEEM TAHIRA, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, ADEEM TAHIRA, DO had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 784 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 2,070 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ADEEM TAHIRA, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ADEEM TAHIRA, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ADEEM TAHIRA, DO accept Medicare?
ADEEM TAHIRA, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 638 Part D claims and 113 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ADEEM TAHIRA, DO's credentials?
ADEEM TAHIRA, DO's NPI is 1902486244 with credentials DO. 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.
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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