2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1285286328
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AHMED SALIM

Hospitalist Physician in ROCHESTER, Minnesota. 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
222
Medicare Part D claims · 87 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: AHMED SALIM is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ROCHESTER, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 222 claims across 87 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: AHMED SALIM filed 222 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ROCHESTER, Minnesota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

AHMED SALIM practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

AHMED SALIM at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/09/2019

NPI 1285286328

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

222 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Minnesota

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist 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 SALIM is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in ROCHESTER, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1285286328. 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.

AHMED SALIM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider at 200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN, 55905, with a listed phone of (507) 284-2511. NPI 1285286328 was issued on 07/09/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SALIM 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 222 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 87 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.9%. 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905

Provider Details

NPI 1285286328
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/09/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AHMED SALIM 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.

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-LAKE CITY
LAKE CITY, MN
MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA REGION
AUSTIN, MN

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 · Generic-heavy

AHMED SALIM — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 222 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.

222
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
87
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
253
Total Day Supply
4,479
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Opioid Claims
13 (5.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
52

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.02
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Furosemide
21
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
13
Mirtazapine
12
Oxycodone Hcl
12
Atorvastatin Calcium
11
Doxycycline Monohydrate
11

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How AHMED SALIM fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

AHMED SALIM's 222 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AHMED SALIM's specialty?
AHMED SALIM specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in ROCHESTER, Minnesota.
How much does AHMED SALIM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AHMED SALIM wrote 222 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 87 beneficiaries.
Where is AHMED SALIM located?
AHMED SALIM is located at 200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN, 55905. Phone: (507) 284-2511.
What is AHMED SALIM's NPI number?
AHMED SALIM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285286328, issued on 07/09/2019.
Does AHMED SALIM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AHMED SALIM's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does AHMED SALIM prescribe opioids?
Yes, AHMED SALIM had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.9%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AHMED SALIM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AHMED SALIM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Mirtazapine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AHMED SALIM accept Medicare?
AHMED SALIM appears in CMS Medicare data with 222 Part D claims and 87 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AHMED SALIM's credentials?
AHMED SALIM's NPI is 1285286328. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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