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Active
2026 NPPES data Pulmonary Disease Physician NPI 1245297886 MD
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Pulmonary Disease Physician in Sugar Land, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 9,323 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
706
Medicare Part D claims · 214 beneficiaries · Pulmonary Disease Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
46%
generic claims · 54% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Asher Qarni, MD filed 706 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pulmonary Disease Physician in Sugar Land, Texas, prescribing 46% generic.
- 706
- Part D claims, 2023
- 46%
- generic prescribing
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.
Asher Qarni, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
706 Top 29% higher than 71% 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)
Asher Qarni, 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 Asher Qarni, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pulmonary Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
706 52% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Pulmonary Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Texas 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).
Asher Qarni, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 11555 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Sugar Land, TX, 77478, with a listed phone of (713) 442-9100. NPI 1245297886 was issued on 04/27/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 706 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 214 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $277K in drug spend, split 54% brand-name and 46% generic by claim count.
Pulmonary Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,323 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 | 1245297886 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pulmonary Disease Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/27/2006 |
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Asher Qarni, MD. To verify Asher Qarni, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Asher Qarni, MD - brand share 54.0%
Pulmonary Disease Physician average
54% brand-name claims vs 46% generic, on 706 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.
706
Total Claims
$277K
Total Drug Cost
214
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 968
- Total Day Supply
- 27,004
- Brand vs Generic
- 54% brand / 46% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $248K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $29K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 43
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.63
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 28, 65-74: 111, 75-84: 61, 85+: 14
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Asher Qarni, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
74 claims
- Trelegy Ellipta
Trelegy Ellipta
64 claims
- Montelukast Sodium
Montelukast Sodium
62 claims
- Advair Diskus
Advair Diskus
49 claims
- Spiriva Handihaler
Spiriva Handihaler
48 claims
- Ventolin Hfa
Ventolin Hfa
42 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
31 claims
- Fluticasone-Salmet… 29
Fluticasone-Salmeterol
29 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 74 |
| Trelegy Ellipta Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 64 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 62 |
| Advair Diskus Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 49 |
| Spiriva Handihaler Tiotropium Bromide | 48 |
| Ventolin Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 42 |
| Prednisone | 31 |
| Fluticasone-Salmeterol Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 29 |
| Wixela Inhub Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 26 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 25 |
* 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 Asher Qarni, MD fits within the Pulmonary Disease Physician landscape nationally.
9,323
Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pulmonary Disease Physician
1,457
Avg Claims per Provider
Asher Qarni, MD's 706 claims are below the specialty average of 1,457.
Nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Qarni.
Dr. Qammar Abbas
M.D.
Wylie, TX
Dr. Mohamed Abdalla
MD
San Antonio, TX
Dr. Emran Abu Atherah
M.D
Webster, TX
Dr. Bruce Ackerman
D.O.
Garland, TX
Dr. Mari Adachi
MD
Plano, TX
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 Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asher Qarni, MD's specialty? ▼
Asher Qarni, MD specializes in Pulmonary Disease Physician and practices in Sugar Land, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Asher Qarni, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Asher Qarni, MD wrote 706 Medicare Part D claims totaling $277K in drug costs for 214 beneficiaries.
Where is Asher Qarni, MD located? ▼
Asher Qarni, MD is located at 11555 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Sugar Land, TX, 77478. Phone: (713) 442-9100.
What is Asher Qarni, MD's NPI number? ▼
Asher Qarni, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245297886, issued on 04/27/2006.
Does Asher Qarni, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Asher Qarni, MD's prescribing is 54% brand-name and 46% generic drugs by claim count, with $248K in brand drug costs.
How many Pulmonary Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 9,323 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 Asher Qarni, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Asher Qarni, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Trelegy Ellipta, Montelukast Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Asher Qarni, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Asher Qarni, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 706 Part D claims and 214 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Asher Qarni, MD's credentials? ▼
Asher Qarni, MD's NPI is 1245297886 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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