2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician NPI 1609846435 MD
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AMIR QURESHI, MD

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 560 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$721.09
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

AMIR QURESHI, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 4,177 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

0/100
MIPS score · -83 vs avg
4K
Part D claims, 2023
98%
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.

AMIR QURESHI, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

AMIR QURESHI, MD 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 AMIR QURESHI, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/24/2006

NPI 1609846435

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician

Niche

1,626 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,177 198% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,401

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within Arkansas

1. Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within Arkansas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

AMIR QURESHI, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician) — 0/100 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).

AMIR QURESHI, MD is a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider practicing in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1609846435. 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.

AMIR QURESHI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5700 W MARKHAM ST, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72205, with a listed phone of (501) 227-0184. NPI 1609846435 was issued on 01/24/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what QURESHI 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 4,177 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 560 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $118K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 59.6%. 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 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,626 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 1,401 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

5700 W MARKHAM ST
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

Provider Details

NPI 1609846435
Specialty Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/24/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AMIR QURESHI, 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.

DR Q PAIN AND SPINE CLINIC PA
BENTON, AR

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 AMIR QURESHI, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$721

Largest payer

Nalu Medical, 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

AMIR QURESHI, MD — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 4,177 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.

4,177
Total Claims
$118K
Total Drug Cost
560
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,284
Total Day Supply
124,370
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$21K
Generic Drug Cost
$97K
Opioid Claims
2,489 (59.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
64

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.18
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 293, 65-74: 189, 75-84: 67, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
1,369
Oxycodone Hcl
420
Gabapentin
403
Pregabalin
317
Tizanidine Hcl
282
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
211
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
211
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
172
Amitriptyline Hcl
121
Morphine Sulfate
90

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

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Overview

How AMIR QURESHI, MD fits within the Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician landscape nationally.

1,626
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in US
50
States with Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
1,401
Avg Claims per Provider

AMIR QURESHI, MD's 4,177 claims are above the specialty average of 1,401.

Nearby Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in Arkansas

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

Compare Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AMIR QURESHI, MD's specialty?
AMIR QURESHI, MD specializes in Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician and practices in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does AMIR QURESHI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AMIR QURESHI, MD wrote 4,177 Medicare Part D claims totaling $118K in drug costs for 560 beneficiaries.
What is AMIR QURESHI, MD's Medicare quality score?
AMIR QURESHI, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is AMIR QURESHI, MD located?
AMIR QURESHI, MD is located at 5700 W MARKHAM ST, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72205. Phone: (501) 227-0184.
What is AMIR QURESHI, MD's NPI number?
AMIR QURESHI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609846435, issued on 01/24/2006.
Does AMIR QURESHI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AMIR QURESHI, MD's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $21K in brand drug costs.
Does AMIR QURESHI, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, AMIR QURESHI, MD had 2,489 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 59.6%.
How many Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,626 Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider writes 1,401 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AMIR QURESHI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AMIR QURESHI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AMIR QURESHI, MD accept Medicare?
AMIR QURESHI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,177 Part D claims and 560 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AMIR QURESHI, MD's credentials?
AMIR QURESHI, MD's NPI is 1609846435 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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