2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician NPI 1689751620 MD
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ASHRAF FARID, MD

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in STURBRIDGE, Massachusetts. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 260 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
99.8818/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$19.71
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ASHRAF FARID, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.8818/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,412 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

99.8818/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
84%
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.

ASHRAF FARID, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

100 Top 9% higher than 91% of 477,587 scored providers

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

ASHRAF FARID, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 ASHRAF FARID, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/01/2006

NPI 1689751620

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician

Niche

4,020 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,412 15% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,657

MIPS final score

99.8818/100 16.781800000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician share within Massachusetts

1. Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician share within Massachusetts

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ASHRAF FARID, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
99.8818/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician) — 99.8818/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician) — 99.8818/100 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).

ASHRAF FARID, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 48 MAIN ST STE 6, STURBRIDGE, MA, 01566, with a listed phone of (508) 347-9111. NPI 1689751620 was issued on 11/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FARID 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 1,412 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 260 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $171K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 52.5%. 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 99.8818/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.5768, Cost 90.076), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,020 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,657 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

48 MAIN ST STE 6
STURBRIDGE, MA 01566

Provider Details

NPI 1689751620
Specialty Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/01/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

99.8818
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.5768
Quality
90.076
Cost
97
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 ASHRAF FARID, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$20

Largest payer

PFIZER 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.

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ASHRAF FARID, MD. To verify ASHRAF FARID, MD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ASHRAF FARID, MD — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 1,412 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.

1,412
Total Claims
$171K
Total Drug Cost
260
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,538
Total Day Supply
41,764
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$117K
Generic Drug Cost
$53K
Opioid Claims
742 (52.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.60
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 115, 65-74: 94, 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.

What ASHRAF FARID, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Gabapentin
168
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
156
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
142
Oxycodone Hcl
126
Methocarbamol
67
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
67
Tizanidine Hcl
61
Fentanyl
53
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
51
Tramadol Hcl
51

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

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Overview

How ASHRAF FARID, MD fits within the Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician landscape nationally.

4,020
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
1,657
Avg Claims per Provider

ASHRAF FARID, MD's 1,412 claims are below the specialty average of 1,657.

Nearby Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASHRAF FARID, MD's specialty?
ASHRAF FARID, MD specializes in Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician and practices in STURBRIDGE, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does ASHRAF FARID, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ASHRAF FARID, MD wrote 1,412 Medicare Part D claims totaling $171K in drug costs for 260 beneficiaries.
What is ASHRAF FARID, MD's Medicare quality score?
ASHRAF FARID, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.8818/100 (Quality: 87.5768, Cost: 90.076). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ASHRAF FARID, MD located?
ASHRAF FARID, MD is located at 48 MAIN ST STE 6, STURBRIDGE, MA, 01566. Phone: (508) 347-9111.
What is ASHRAF FARID, MD's NPI number?
ASHRAF FARID, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689751620, issued on 11/01/2006.
Does ASHRAF FARID, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ASHRAF FARID, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $117K in brand drug costs.
Does ASHRAF FARID, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ASHRAF FARID, MD had 742 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 52.5%.
How many Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,020 Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider writes 1,657 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ASHRAF FARID, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ASHRAF FARID, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ASHRAF FARID, MD accept Medicare?
ASHRAF FARID, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,412 Part D claims and 260 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ASHRAF FARID, MD's credentials?
ASHRAF FARID, MD's NPI is 1689751620 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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