2026 NPPES data Infectious Disease Physician NPI 1154504504 MD
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AHMED ABUALFOUL, MD

Infectious Disease Physician in CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 182 beneficiaries · Infectious Disease Physician avg: 816
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

AHMED ABUALFOUL, MD filed 1,147 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Infectious Disease Physician in CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, prescribing 74% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
74%
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.

AHMED ABUALFOUL, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,147 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

AHMED ABUALFOUL, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 AHMED ABUALFOUL, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/07/2007

NPI 1154504504

Primary specialty

Infectious Disease Physician

Mid-sized

8,292 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,147 41% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 816

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Infectious Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Infectious Disease Physician share within Iowa

1. Infectious Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Infectious Disease Physician share within Iowa

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Infectious Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Infectious Disease Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Infectious Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Infectious Disease 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).

AHMED ABUALFOUL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Infectious Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 115 8TH ST NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, 52401, with a listed phone of (319) 363-3565. NPI 1154504504 was issued on 12/07/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ABUALFOUL 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 1,147 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 182 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $853K in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% 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.

Infectious Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,292 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 816 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

115 8TH ST NE
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401

Provider Details

NPI 1154504504
Specialty Infectious Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/07/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AHMED ABUALFOUL, MD 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.

IOWA PHYSICIANS CLINIC MEDICAL FOUNDATION
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA

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

AHMED ABUALFOUL, MD — brand share 26.0%
Specialty average (est.)

26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 1,147 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.

1,147
Total Claims
$853K
Total Drug Cost
182
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,354
Total Day Supply
30,856
Brand vs Generic
26% brand / 74% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$697K
Generic Drug Cost
$156K
Antibiotic Claims
681

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.55
Gender Split
43% female / 57% male
Age Distribution
<65: 50, 65-74: 68, 75-84: 44, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What AHMED ABUALFOUL, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Cefadroxil
182
Vancomycin Hcl
78
Doxycycline Hyclate
67
Sodium Chloride
0.9 % Sodium Chloride
49
Amoxicillin
42
Biktarvy
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala
42
Cefazolin Sodium
38
Daptomycin
38
Cefepime Hcl
36
Ritonavir
36

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

Infectious Disease Physician Overview

How AHMED ABUALFOUL, MD fits within the Infectious Disease Physician landscape nationally.

8,292
Infectious Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Infectious Disease Physician
816
Avg Claims per Provider

AHMED ABUALFOUL, MD's 1,147 claims are above the specialty average of 816.

Nearby Infectious Disease Physician Providers in Iowa

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

Compare Infectious Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AHMED ABUALFOUL, MD's specialty?
AHMED ABUALFOUL, MD specializes in Infectious Disease Physician and practices in CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa. Credentials: MD.
How much does AHMED ABUALFOUL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AHMED ABUALFOUL, MD wrote 1,147 Medicare Part D claims totaling $853K in drug costs for 182 beneficiaries.
Where is AHMED ABUALFOUL, MD located?
AHMED ABUALFOUL, MD is located at 115 8TH ST NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, 52401. Phone: (319) 363-3565.
What is AHMED ABUALFOUL, MD's NPI number?
AHMED ABUALFOUL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154504504, issued on 12/07/2007.
Does AHMED ABUALFOUL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AHMED ABUALFOUL, MD's prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $697K in brand drug costs.
How many Infectious Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 8,292 Infectious Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Infectious Disease Physician provider writes 816 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AHMED ABUALFOUL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AHMED ABUALFOUL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cefadroxil, Vancomycin Hcl, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AHMED ABUALFOUL, MD accept Medicare?
AHMED ABUALFOUL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,147 Part D claims and 182 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AHMED ABUALFOUL, MD's credentials?
AHMED ABUALFOUL, MD's NPI is 1154504504 with credentials MD. 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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