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2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1679548135 M.D.
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Nephrology Physician in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,534 in Nephrology 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 294 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
73.2/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
Industry payments
$2.0K
90 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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 Malik, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.2/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,948 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 73.2/100
- MIPS score · -10 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- 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 Malik, 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
73 11th percentile higher than 11% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Ahmed Malik, M.D. sits
This provider among nephrology physician peers
Across the 2,476 nephrology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Ahmed Malik, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 73% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 21% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one nephrology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Ahmed Malik, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Ahmed Malik, 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 Ahmed Malik, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Nephrology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,948 34% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
73.2/100 9.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Wisconsin
How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Ahmed Malik, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 73.2/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) - 73.2/100 vs national avg 83.1
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.
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 Malik, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2901 W KINNICKINNIC RIVER PKWY STE 413, Milwaukee, WI, 53215, with a listed phone of (414) 383-7744. NPI 1679548135 was issued on 02/20/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,948 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 294 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $292K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 73.2/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.6, Cost 78.7), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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 | 1679548135 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nephrology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/20/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
73.1926
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.6335
Quality
78.709
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Ahmed Malik, 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.
Milwaukee Nephrologists SC
Milwaukee, WI
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
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 Ahmed Malik, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$2.0K
Largest payer
Amgen Inc.
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
Ahmed Malik, M.D. - brand share 14.0%
Nephrology Physician average
14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 1,948 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.
1,948
Total Claims
$292K
Total Drug Cost
294
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,445
- Total Day Supply
- 130,776
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $179K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $113K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 22
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 4.68
- Gender Split
- 44% female / 56% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 79, 65-74: 111, 75-84: 76, 85+: 28
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ahmed Malik, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Furosemide
Furosemide
284 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
145 claims
- Sevelamer Carbonate
Sevelamer Carbonate
116 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 113
Amlodipine Besylate
113 claims
- Pentoxifylline 107
Pentoxifylline
107 claims
- Hydralazine Hcl 106
Hydralazine Hcl
106 claims
- Calcitriol 92
Calcitriol
92 claims
- Calcium Acetate 72
Calcium Acetate
72 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Furosemide | 284 |
| Losartan Potassium | 145 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 116 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 113 |
| Pentoxifylline | 107 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 106 |
| Calcitriol | 92 |
| Calcium Acetate | 72 |
| Midodrine Hcl | 64 |
| Potassium Citrate Er Potassium Citrate | 62 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nephrology Physician Overview
How Ahmed Malik, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.
10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider
Ahmed Malik, M.D.'s 1,948 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.
Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Wisconsin
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Wisconsin, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Malik.
Dr. Uzoamaka Achufusi
MBBS
Fitchburg, WI
Dr. Venkata Adavikolanu
MD
Green Bay, WI
Dr. Omer Afzal
M.D.
Waukesha, WI
Dr. Osaid Ahmad
MD
Neenah, WI
Dr. Edward Ahrens
M.D.
Madison, WI
Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ahmed Malik, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Ahmed Malik, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Ahmed Malik, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ahmed Malik, M.D. wrote 1,948 Medicare Part D claims totaling $292K in drug costs for 294 beneficiaries.
What is Ahmed Malik, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Ahmed Malik, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.2/100 (Quality: 84.6, Cost: 78.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Ahmed Malik, M.D. located? ▼
Ahmed Malik, M.D. is located at 2901 W KINNICKINNIC RIVER PKWY STE 413, Milwaukee, WI, 53215. Phone: (414) 383-7744.
What is Ahmed Malik, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Ahmed Malik, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679548135, issued on 02/20/2006.
Does Ahmed Malik, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ahmed Malik, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $179K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ahmed Malik, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ahmed Malik, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Losartan Potassium, Sevelamer Carbonate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ahmed Malik, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Ahmed Malik, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,948 Part D claims and 294 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ahmed Malik, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Ahmed Malik, M.D.'s NPI is 1679548135 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.
- 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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