2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1700048147 M.D.
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AHMAD ALI, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in COLUMBIA, Missouri. 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
779
Medicare Part D claims · 132 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

AHMAD ALI, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 779 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
779
Part D claims, 2023
70%
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.

AHMAD ALI, 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

100 Top 7% higher than 93% 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)

AHMAD ALI, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 AHMAD ALI, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/26/2008

NPI 1700048147

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

779 71% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Missouri

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

AHMAD ALI, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

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

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 100/100 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).

AHMAD ALI, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in COLUMBIA, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1700048147. 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.

AHMAD ALI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 101 S FAIRVIEW RD, COLUMBIA, MO, 65203, with a listed phone of (573) 884-7600. NPI 1700048147 was issued on 06/26/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALI 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 779 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 132 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% generic by claim count. 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, 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

101 S FAIRVIEW RD
COLUMBIA, MO 65203

Provider Details

NPI 1700048147
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/26/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AHMAD ALI, 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.

THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
COLUMBIA, MO

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

AHMAD ALI, M.D. — brand share 30.0%
Specialty average (est.)

30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 779 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.

779
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
132
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,199
Total Day Supply
35,267
Brand vs Generic
30% brand / 70% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.1M
Generic Drug Cost
$39K
Antibiotic Claims
159

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.29
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 49, 65-74: 65, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Xifaxan
Rifaximin
152
Ursodiol
88
Furosemide
75
Spironolactone
73
Azathioprine
53
Ocaliva
Obeticholic Acid
30
Omeprazole
29
Lactulose
28
Pantoprazole Sodium
28
Entecavir
25

* 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 AHMAD ALI, 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

AHMAD ALI, M.D.'s 779 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Missouri

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AHMAD ALI, M.D.'s specialty?
AHMAD ALI, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in COLUMBIA, Missouri. Credentials: M.D..
How much does AHMAD ALI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AHMAD ALI, M.D. wrote 779 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 132 beneficiaries.
What is AHMAD ALI, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
AHMAD ALI, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is AHMAD ALI, M.D. located?
AHMAD ALI, M.D. is located at 101 S FAIRVIEW RD, COLUMBIA, MO, 65203. Phone: (573) 884-7600.
What is AHMAD ALI, M.D.'s NPI number?
AHMAD ALI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700048147, issued on 06/26/2008.
Does AHMAD ALI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AHMAD ALI, M.D.'s prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.1M in brand drug costs.
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 AHMAD ALI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AHMAD ALI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Xifaxan, Ursodiol, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AHMAD ALI, M.D. accept Medicare?
AHMAD ALI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 779 Part D claims and 132 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AHMAD ALI, M.D.'s credentials?
AHMAD ALI, M.D.'s NPI is 1700048147 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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