NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1073594230 MD
Verify on CMS → Altaf Ahmed, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Florence, South Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 15,618 in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 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
298
Medicare Part D claims · 64 beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 793
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Altaf Ahmed, MD filed 298 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Florence, South Carolina, prescribing 92% generic.
- 298
- Part D claims, 2024
- 92%
- generic prescribing
- ≥48th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Altaf Ahmed, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1073594230), first enumerated 11/07/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 298 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1073594230 · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1073594230
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-MID 16K Physical Medicine
- RX-LIGHT 298
- BOOK-THIN 176 in South Carolina
- PHOTO-ENUM Loren Davidson, M.D. · 2005
Altaf Ahmed, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
298 ≥ 48th percentile 48% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Altaf Ahmed, 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 Altaf Ahmed, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Medicare Part D claims
298 62% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1073594230 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/07/2005 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Altaf Ahmed, MD - brand share 8.0%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician average
8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 298 2024 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 2024.
298
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
64
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 303.9
- Total Day Supply
- 7,708
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $9K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Opioid Claims
- 22 (7.4% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.41
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Altaf Ahmed, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Warfarin Sodium
Warfarin Sodium
19 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
14 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
13 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
12 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
12 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
11 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Warfarin Sodium | 19 |
| Gabapentin | 14 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 13 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 12 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 12 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 11 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview
How Altaf Ahmed, MD fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.
15,618
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
793
Avg Claims per Provider
Altaf Ahmed, MD's 298 claims are below the specialty average of 793.
Nationwide Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Ahmed, both outside South Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ahmed.
One of 176 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers enrolled in South Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Kenneth Acker
West Columbia, SC
Dr. Jessica Aguirre
DPT
Myrtle Beach, SC
Dr. Joseph Annichiarico
D.O.
Georgetown, SC
Dr. Sara Baird
MD
Greer, SC
Dr. Alexander Baker
DO
Charleston, SC
Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Altaf Ahmed, MD's specialty? ▼
Altaf Ahmed, MD specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in Florence, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Altaf Ahmed, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Altaf Ahmed, MD wrote 298 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 64 beneficiaries.
Where is Altaf Ahmed, MD located? ▼
Altaf Ahmed, MD is located at 805 PAMPLICO HWY, Florence, SC, 29505. Phone: (843) 674-2500.
What is Altaf Ahmed, MD's NPI number? ▼
Altaf Ahmed, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073594230, issued on 11/07/2005.
Does Altaf Ahmed, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Altaf Ahmed, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
Does Altaf Ahmed, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Altaf Ahmed, MD had 22 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.4%.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 15,618 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 793 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Altaf Ahmed, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Altaf Ahmed, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Warfarin Sodium, Gabapentin, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Altaf Ahmed, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Altaf Ahmed, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 298 Part D claims and 64 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Altaf Ahmed, MD's credentials? ▼
Altaf Ahmed, MD's NPI is 1073594230 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
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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