2026 NPPES data Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician NPI 1295836633 MD
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AKHTAR HOSSAIN, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in SOMERVILLE, New Jersey. 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
982
Medicare Part D claims · 35 beneficiaries · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician avg: 600
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$4.1K
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

AKHTAR HOSSAIN, MD filed 982 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in SOMERVILLE, New Jersey, prescribing 92% generic.

982
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing
$4.1K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

AKHTAR HOSSAIN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

982 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

AKHTAR HOSSAIN, MD 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 AKHTAR HOSSAIN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/26/2006

NPI 1295836633

Primary specialty

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician

Mid-sized

6,160 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

982 64% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 600

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician share within New Jersey

1. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 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).

AKHTAR HOSSAIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 153 NORTH AUTEN AVENUE, SOMERVILLE, NJ, 08876, with a listed phone of (908) 231-7700. NPI 1295836633 was issued on 09/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOSSAIN 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 982 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 35 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $140K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,160 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 600 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

153 NORTH AUTEN AVENUE
SOMERVILLE, NJ 08876

Provider Details

NPI 1295836633
Specialty Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/26/2006

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 AKHTAR HOSSAIN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$4.1K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 · Generic-heavy

AKHTAR HOSSAIN, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 982 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.

982
Total Claims
$140K
Total Drug Cost
35
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,222
Total Day Supply
34,603
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$101K
Generic Drug Cost
$39K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.55
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 17, 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.

What AKHTAR HOSSAIN, 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
Alprazolam
79
Clonazepam
73
Buprenorphine Hcl
70
Rexulti
Brexpiprazole
59
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
51
Trazodone Hcl
51
Quetiapine Fumarate
46
Mirtazapine
37
Aripiprazole
34
Fluoxetine Hcl
33

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

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Overview

How AKHTAR HOSSAIN, MD fits within the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

6,160
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
54
States with Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
600
Avg Claims per Provider

AKHTAR HOSSAIN, MD's 982 claims are above the specialty average of 600.

Nearby Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HOSSAIN.

Compare Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AKHTAR HOSSAIN, MD's specialty?
AKHTAR HOSSAIN, MD specializes in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician and practices in SOMERVILLE, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does AKHTAR HOSSAIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AKHTAR HOSSAIN, MD wrote 982 Medicare Part D claims totaling $140K in drug costs for 35 beneficiaries.
Where is AKHTAR HOSSAIN, MD located?
AKHTAR HOSSAIN, MD is located at 153 NORTH AUTEN AVENUE, SOMERVILLE, NJ, 08876. Phone: (908) 231-7700.
What is AKHTAR HOSSAIN, MD's NPI number?
AKHTAR HOSSAIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295836633, issued on 09/26/2006.
Does AKHTAR HOSSAIN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AKHTAR HOSSAIN, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $101K in brand drug costs.
How many Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,160 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider writes 600 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AKHTAR HOSSAIN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AKHTAR HOSSAIN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam, Clonazepam, Buprenorphine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AKHTAR HOSSAIN, MD accept Medicare?
AKHTAR HOSSAIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 982 Part D claims and 35 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AKHTAR HOSSAIN, MD's credentials?
AKHTAR HOSSAIN, MD's NPI is 1295836633 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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