2026 NPPES data Epilepsy Physician NPI 1689179558 MD
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ANAM HAREEM, MD

Epilepsy Physician in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina. 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
161
Medicare Part D claims · 54 beneficiaries · Epilepsy Physician avg: 878
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$150
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ANAM HAREEM, MD is a Epilepsy Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 161 claims across 54 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $150 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ANAM HAREEM, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 161 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)

ANAM HAREEM, 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).

ANAM HAREEM, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/24/2018

NPI 1689179558

Primary specialty

Epilepsy Physician

Rare

354 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

161 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 878

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Epilepsy Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Epilepsy Physician share within North Carolina

1. Epilepsy Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Epilepsy Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ANAM HAREEM, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Epilepsy Physician national average

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

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Epilepsy 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).

ANAM HAREEM, MD is a Epilepsy Physician provider practicing in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1689179558. 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.

ANAM HAREEM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Epilepsy Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1 HOSPITAL DR, ASHEVILLE, NC, 28801, with a listed phone of (828) 213-6968. NPI 1689179558 was issued on 03/24/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HAREEM 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 161 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 54 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $44K in drug spend. 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.

Epilepsy Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 354 enrolled providers across 42 states and an average of 878 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

1 HOSPITAL DR
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

Provider Details

NPI 1689179558
Specialty Epilepsy Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/24/2018

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: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANAM HAREEM, 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.

MISSION HEALTH COMMUNITY MULTISPECIALTY PROVIDERS LLC
ASHEVILLE, NC

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 ANAM HAREEM, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$150

Largest payer

LivaNova USA, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

161
Total Claims
$44K
Total Drug Cost
54
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
259
Total Day Supply
7,548
Generic Drug Cost
$9K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.66
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 15, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levetiracetam
35
Lamotrigine
17
Zonisamide
11

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

Epilepsy Physician Overview

How ANAM HAREEM, MD fits within the Epilepsy Physician landscape nationally.

354
Epilepsy Physician Providers in US
42
States with Epilepsy Physician
878
Avg Claims per Provider

ANAM HAREEM, MD's 161 claims are below the specialty average of 878.

Nearby Epilepsy Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HAREEM.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANAM HAREEM, MD's specialty?
ANAM HAREEM, MD specializes in Epilepsy Physician and practices in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does ANAM HAREEM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANAM HAREEM, MD wrote 161 Medicare Part D claims totaling $44K in drug costs for 54 beneficiaries.
What is ANAM HAREEM, MD's Medicare quality score?
ANAM HAREEM, 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 ANAM HAREEM, MD located?
ANAM HAREEM, MD is located at 1 HOSPITAL DR, ASHEVILLE, NC, 28801. Phone: (828) 213-6968.
What is ANAM HAREEM, MD's NPI number?
ANAM HAREEM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689179558, issued on 03/24/2018.
How many Epilepsy Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 354 Epilepsy Physician providers across 42 states in the US. The average Epilepsy Physician provider writes 878 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANAM HAREEM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANAM HAREEM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levetiracetam, Lamotrigine, Zonisamide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANAM HAREEM, MD accept Medicare?
ANAM HAREEM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 161 Part D claims and 54 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANAM HAREEM, MD's credentials?
ANAM HAREEM, MD's NPI is 1689179558 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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