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AFTAB AHMED, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. 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 · 509 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
88.2291/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$133.28
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: AFTAB AHMED, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 509 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.2291/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $133.28 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: AFTAB AHMED, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.2291 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 4,238 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

AFTAB AHMED, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/18/2005

NPI 1124027719

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,238 377% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

MIPS final score

88.2291/100 5.129100000000008% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Kentucky

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

AFTAB AHMED, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospitalist Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
88.2291/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 88.2291/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%88.2%
MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 88.2291/100 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).

AFTAB AHMED, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1124027719. 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.

AFTAB AHMED, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 250 E LIBERTY ST, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40202, with a listed phone of (502) 585-2799. NPI 1124027719 was issued on 07/18/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what 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 4,238 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 509 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $274K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%. 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 88.2291/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 93.9815, Cost 47.6035), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

250 E LIBERTY ST
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202

Provider Details

NPI 1124027719
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/18/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

88.2291
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
93.9815
Quality
47.6035
Cost

Reporting: Individual

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 AFTAB AHMED, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$133

Largest payer

ABIOMED

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

AFTAB AHMED, M.D. — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 4,238 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.

4,238
Total Claims
$274K
Total Drug Cost
509
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,302
Total Day Supply
105,551
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$201K
Generic Drug Cost
$72K
Opioid Claims
36 (0.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
152

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.58
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 64, 65-74: 149, 75-84: 191, 85+: 105

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
301
Eliquis
Apixaban
189
Pantoprazole Sodium
188
Amlodipine Besylate
157
Potassium Chloride
135
Metoprolol Succinate
124
Metoprolol Tartrate
117
Famotidine
114
Furosemide
114
Lisinopril
110

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How AFTAB AHMED, M.D. fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

AFTAB AHMED, M.D.'s 4,238 claims are above the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AFTAB AHMED, M.D.'s specialty?
AFTAB AHMED, M.D. specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. Credentials: M.D..
How much does AFTAB AHMED, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AFTAB AHMED, M.D. wrote 4,238 Medicare Part D claims totaling $274K in drug costs for 509 beneficiaries.
What is AFTAB AHMED, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
AFTAB AHMED, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.2291/100 (Quality: 93.9815, Cost: 47.6035). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is AFTAB AHMED, M.D. located?
AFTAB AHMED, M.D. is located at 250 E LIBERTY ST, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40202. Phone: (502) 585-2799.
What is AFTAB AHMED, M.D.'s NPI number?
AFTAB AHMED, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124027719, issued on 07/18/2005.
Does AFTAB AHMED, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AFTAB AHMED, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $201K in brand drug costs.
Does AFTAB AHMED, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, AFTAB AHMED, M.D. had 36 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AFTAB AHMED, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AFTAB AHMED, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AFTAB AHMED, M.D. accept Medicare?
AFTAB AHMED, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,238 Part D claims and 509 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AFTAB AHMED, M.D.'s credentials?
AFTAB AHMED, M.D.'s NPI is 1124027719 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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