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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1548265572 M.D.
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Internal Medicine Physician in Little Rock, Arkansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,737 in Internal Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 41 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Ahmed Abdelal, M.D. filed 1,281 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Little Rock, Arkansas, prescribing 92% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 92%
- generic prescribing
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.
Ahmed Abdelal, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,281 Top 22% higher than 78% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Ahmed Abdelal, M.D. 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 Ahmed Abdelal, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,281 53% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arkansas
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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.
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Ahmed Abdelal, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 11321 INTERSTATE 30, Little Rock, AR, 72209, with a listed phone of (501) 455-7021. NPI 1548265572 was issued on 06/16/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,281 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 41 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $52K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.4%.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,737 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1548265572 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/16/2005 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Ahmed Abdelal, M.D. - brand share 7.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
7% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 1,281 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.
1,281
Total Claims
$52K
Total Drug Cost
41
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,354
- Total Day Supply
- 32,176
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $26K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $26K
- Opioid Claims
- 107 (8.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 66
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.12
- Gender Split
- 71% female / 29% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ahmed Abdelal, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
56 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
56 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
50 claims
- Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine
45 claims
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
45 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
44 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
40 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
36 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 56 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 56 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 50 |
| Mirtazapine | 45 |
| Potassium Chloride | 45 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 44 |
| Gabapentin | 40 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 36 |
| Diazepam | 35 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 33 |
* 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 Ahmed Abdelal, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,737
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Ahmed Abdelal, M.D.'s 1,281 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Arkansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Abdelal.
Sherry Abader
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Lee Abel
M.D.
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Ahmed Abuabdou
M.D.
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Yuba Acharya
M.D.
Hot Springs, AR
Dr. Audie Aderholt
M.D.
Little Rock, AR
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ahmed Abdelal, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Ahmed Abdelal, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Little Rock, Arkansas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Ahmed Abdelal, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ahmed Abdelal, M.D. wrote 1,281 Medicare Part D claims totaling $52K in drug costs for 41 beneficiaries.
Where is Ahmed Abdelal, M.D. located? ▼
Ahmed Abdelal, M.D. is located at 11321 INTERSTATE 30, Little Rock, AR, 72209. Phone: (501) 455-7021.
What is Ahmed Abdelal, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Ahmed Abdelal, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548265572, issued on 06/16/2005.
Does Ahmed Abdelal, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ahmed Abdelal, M.D.'s prescribing is 7% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $26K in brand drug costs.
Does Ahmed Abdelal, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Ahmed Abdelal, M.D. had 107 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.4%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,737 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 Ahmed Abdelal, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ahmed Abdelal, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Tramadol Hcl, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ahmed Abdelal, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Ahmed Abdelal, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,281 Part D claims and 41 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ahmed Abdelal, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Ahmed Abdelal, M.D.'s NPI is 1548265572 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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