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2026 NPPES data Pulmonary Disease Physician NPI 1447230651 MD
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Pulmonary Disease Physician in Louisville, Kentucky.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 9,271 in Pulmonary Disease 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 166 beneficiaries · Pulmonary Disease Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
54%
generic claims · 46% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$208.3
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Ammar Almasalkhi, MD filed 1,279 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pulmonary Disease Physician in Louisville, Kentucky, prescribing 54% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 54%
- generic prescribing
- $208.3
- 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.
Ammar Almasalkhi, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,279 Top 22% higher than 78% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Ammar Almasalkhi, 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 Ammar Almasalkhi, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pulmonary Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,279 12% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Kentucky
How Pulmonary Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky 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 Pulmonary Disease 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).
Ammar Almasalkhi, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4010 DUPONT CIR STE 122, Louisville, KY, 40207, with a listed phone of (502) 587-9140. NPI 1447230651 was issued on 01/23/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,279 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 166 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $612K in drug spend, split 46% brand-name and 54% generic by claim count.
Pulmonary Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,271 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,457 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1447230651 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pulmonary Disease Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/23/2006 |
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 Ammar Almasalkhi, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$208
Largest payer
Inspire Medical Systems, 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
Ammar Almasalkhi, MD - brand share 46.0%
Pulmonary Disease Physician average
46% brand-name claims vs 54% generic, on 1,279 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.
1,279
Total Claims
$612K
Total Drug Cost
166
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,753
- Total Day Supply
- 49,181
- Brand vs Generic
- 46% brand / 54% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $586K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $26K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 27
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.68
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 32, 65-74: 81, 75-84: 41, 85+: 12
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ammar Almasalkhi, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
159 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
145 claims
- Montelukast Sodium
Montelukast Sodium
132 claims
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
98 claims
- Trelegy Ellipta
Trelegy Ellipta
89 claims
- Breo Ellipta
Breo Ellipta
75 claims
- Eszopiclone 54
Eszopiclone
54 claims
- Symbicort 48
Symbicort
48 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 159 |
| Gabapentin | 145 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 132 |
| Clonazepam | 98 |
| Trelegy Ellipta Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 89 |
| Breo Ellipta Fluticasone/Vilanterol | 75 |
| Eszopiclone | 54 |
| Symbicort Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate | 48 |
| Spiriva Respimat Tiotropium Bromide | 43 |
| Ventolin Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 36 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pulmonary Disease Physician Overview
How Ammar Almasalkhi, MD fits within the Pulmonary Disease Physician landscape nationally.
9,271
Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pulmonary Disease Physician
1,457
Avg Claims per Provider
Ammar Almasalkhi, MD's 1,279 claims are below the specialty average of 1,457.
Nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in Kentucky
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Almasalkhi.
Dr. Amadeo Abraham
M.D.
Louisville, KY
Dr. Imama Ahmad
MD
Lexington, KY
Dr. Mateen Ahmed
M.D
Somerset, KY
Dr. Moayad Al-Sona'
MD
Lexington, KY
Dr. Mahmood Alam
MD
Whitesburg, KY
Compare Pulmonary Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Kentucky medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ammar Almasalkhi, MD's specialty? ▼
Ammar Almasalkhi, MD specializes in Pulmonary Disease Physician and practices in Louisville, Kentucky. Credentials: MD.
How much does Ammar Almasalkhi, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ammar Almasalkhi, MD wrote 1,279 Medicare Part D claims totaling $612K in drug costs for 166 beneficiaries.
Where is Ammar Almasalkhi, MD located? ▼
Ammar Almasalkhi, MD is located at 4010 DUPONT CIR STE 122, Louisville, KY, 40207. Phone: (502) 587-9140.
What is Ammar Almasalkhi, MD's NPI number? ▼
Ammar Almasalkhi, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447230651, issued on 01/23/2006.
Does Ammar Almasalkhi, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ammar Almasalkhi, MD's prescribing is 46% brand-name and 54% generic drugs by claim count, with $586K in brand drug costs.
How many Pulmonary Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 9,271 Pulmonary Disease Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pulmonary Disease Physician provider writes 1,457 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ammar Almasalkhi, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ammar Almasalkhi, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Gabapentin, Montelukast Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ammar Almasalkhi, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Ammar Almasalkhi, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,279 Part D claims and 166 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ammar Almasalkhi, MD's credentials? ▼
Ammar Almasalkhi, MD's NPI is 1447230651 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 (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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