2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1235436288 M.D.
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AHMAD BASHIR, M.D.

Psychiatry Physician in PALOS HEIGHTS, Illinois. 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
928
Medicare Part D claims · 72 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.1036/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: AHMAD BASHIR, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PALOS HEIGHTS, Illinois with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 928 claims across 72 beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.1036/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: AHMAD BASHIR, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.1036 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 928 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)

AHMAD BASHIR, 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).

AHMAD BASHIR, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/26/2011

NPI 1235436288

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

928 11% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

MIPS final score

94.1036/100 11.003600000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Illinois

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

AHMAD BASHIR, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychiatry Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.1036/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 94.1036/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.1%
MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 94.1036/100 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 BASHIR, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in PALOS HEIGHTS, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1235436288. 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 BASHIR, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 12255 S 80TH AVE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL, 60463, with a listed phone of (708) 923-7878. NPI 1235436288 was issued on 02/26/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BASHIR 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 928 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 72 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $36K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% 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 94.1036/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.5938), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

12255 S 80TH AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463

Provider Details

NPI 1235436288
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/26/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.1036
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
82.5938
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AHMAD BASHIR, 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.

CENTRAL DUPAGE PHYSICIAN GROUP
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL

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 — Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to AHMAD BASHIR, M.D.. To verify AHMAD BASHIR, M.D.'s current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

AHMAD BASHIR, M.D. — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 928 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.

928
Total Claims
$36K
Total Drug Cost
72
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,260
Total Day Supply
37,548
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$17K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 33, 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
Buspirone Hcl
83
Trazodone Hcl
53
Gabapentin
51
Escitalopram Oxalate
50
Lamotrigine
50
Hydroxyzine Hcl
49
Clonazepam
47
Quetiapine Fumarate
43
Alprazolam
40
Sertraline Hcl
40

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How AHMAD BASHIR, M.D. fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

AHMAD BASHIR, M.D.'s 928 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Illinois

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AHMAD BASHIR, M.D.'s specialty?
AHMAD BASHIR, M.D. specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in PALOS HEIGHTS, Illinois. Credentials: M.D..
How much does AHMAD BASHIR, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AHMAD BASHIR, M.D. wrote 928 Medicare Part D claims totaling $36K in drug costs for 72 beneficiaries.
What is AHMAD BASHIR, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
AHMAD BASHIR, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.1036/100 (Quality: 82.5938). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is AHMAD BASHIR, M.D. located?
AHMAD BASHIR, M.D. is located at 12255 S 80TH AVE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL, 60463. Phone: (708) 923-7878.
What is AHMAD BASHIR, M.D.'s NPI number?
AHMAD BASHIR, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235436288, issued on 02/26/2011.
Does AHMAD BASHIR, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AHMAD BASHIR, M.D.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $17K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AHMAD BASHIR, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AHMAD BASHIR, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Buspirone Hcl, Trazodone Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AHMAD BASHIR, M.D. accept Medicare?
AHMAD BASHIR, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 928 Part D claims and 72 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AHMAD BASHIR, M.D.'s credentials?
AHMAD BASHIR, M.D.'s NPI is 1235436288 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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