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AMMAR ALMEHMI

Nephrology Physician in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. 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
73
Medicare Part D claims · 45 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$221.04
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: AMMAR ALMEHMI is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 73 claims across 45 beneficiaries — 19% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $221.04 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: AMMAR ALMEHMI filed 73 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

AMMAR ALMEHMI practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

AMMAR ALMEHMI at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/13/2006

NPI 1497798219

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

73 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Nephrology Physician share within Alabama

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nephrology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nephrology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology 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).

AMMAR ALMEHMI is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1497798219. 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.

AMMAR ALMEHMI appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider at 1717 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233, with a listed phone of (800) 822-8816. NPI 1497798219 was issued on 06/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALMEHMI 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 73 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 45 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Provider Details

NPI 1497798219
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/13/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AMMAR ALMEHMI 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.

ECM HEALTH GROUP LLC
FLORENCE, AL
HOSPITALISTS SERVICES OF ALABAMA, LLC
BIRMINGHAM, AL
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION, PC
BIRMINGHAM, AL

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 AMMAR ALMEHMI. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$221

Largest payer

ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, 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 · Typical

AMMAR ALMEHMI — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 73 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.

73
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
45
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
75
Total Day Supply
1,540
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$8K
Generic Drug Cost
$516
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.60
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male

Nephrology Physician Overview

How AMMAR ALMEHMI fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

AMMAR ALMEHMI's 73 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AMMAR ALMEHMI's specialty?
AMMAR ALMEHMI specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama.
How much does AMMAR ALMEHMI prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AMMAR ALMEHMI wrote 73 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 45 beneficiaries.
Where is AMMAR ALMEHMI located?
AMMAR ALMEHMI is located at 1717 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233. Phone: (800) 822-8816.
What is AMMAR ALMEHMI's NPI number?
AMMAR ALMEHMI's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497798219, issued on 06/13/2006.
Does AMMAR ALMEHMI prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AMMAR ALMEHMI's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does AMMAR ALMEHMI accept Medicare?
AMMAR ALMEHMI appears in CMS Medicare data with 73 Part D claims and 45 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AMMAR ALMEHMI's credentials?
AMMAR ALMEHMI's NPI is 1497798219. 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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