2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1740411370 MD
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ALI AKBAR, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in MEMPHIS, Tennessee. 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 · 464 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$653.67
42 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ALI AKBAR, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MEMPHIS, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 464 beneficiaries — 28% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $653.67 across 42 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ALI AKBAR, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,031 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

ALI AKBAR, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/30/2009

NPI 1740411370

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,031 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Tennessee

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ALI AKBAR, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

ALI AKBAR, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in MEMPHIS, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1740411370. 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.

ALI AKBAR, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1325 EASTMORELAND AVE STE 410, MEMPHIS, TN, 38104, with a listed phone of (901) 377-2111. NPI 1740411370 was issued on 07/30/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AKBAR 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 1,031 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 464 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $481K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 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

1325 EASTMORELAND AVE STE 410
MEMPHIS, TN 38104

Provider Details

NPI 1740411370
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/30/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALI AKBAR, 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.

HEALTHTEXAS PROVIDER NETWORK
WAXAHACHIE, TX
PRMC HEALTHCARE GROUP, INC.
PARIS, TX

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 ALI AKBAR, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$654

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 · Above average

ALI AKBAR, MD — brand share 28.0%
Specialty average (est.)

28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 1,031 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.

1,031
Total Claims
$481K
Total Drug Cost
464
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,415
Total Day Supply
32,386
Brand vs Generic
28% brand / 72% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$456K
Generic Drug Cost
$25K
Antibiotic Claims
40

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.61
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 96, 65-74: 241, 75-84: 112, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Pantoprazole Sodium
247
Linzess
Linaclotide
99
Omeprazole
94
Dicyclomine Hcl
72
Plenvu
Peg3350/Sod Sul/Nacl/Kcl/Asb/C
47
Clenpiq
Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac
42
Dexlansoprazole Dr
Dexlansoprazole
18
Mesalamine
18
Esomeprazole Magnesium
16
Prednisone
13

* 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 ALI AKBAR, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

ALI AKBAR, MD's 1,031 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALI AKBAR, MD's specialty?
ALI AKBAR, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in MEMPHIS, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does ALI AKBAR, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALI AKBAR, MD wrote 1,031 Medicare Part D claims totaling $481K in drug costs for 464 beneficiaries.
What is ALI AKBAR, MD's Medicare quality score?
ALI AKBAR, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ALI AKBAR, MD located?
ALI AKBAR, MD is located at 1325 EASTMORELAND AVE STE 410, MEMPHIS, TN, 38104. Phone: (901) 377-2111.
What is ALI AKBAR, MD's NPI number?
ALI AKBAR, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740411370, issued on 07/30/2009.
Does ALI AKBAR, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALI AKBAR, MD's prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $456K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 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 ALI AKBAR, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALI AKBAR, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Linzess, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALI AKBAR, MD accept Medicare?
ALI AKBAR, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,031 Part D claims and 464 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALI AKBAR, MD's credentials?
ALI AKBAR, MD's NPI is 1740411370 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.
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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