2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1700865722 M.D.
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ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in LANCASTER, Ohio. 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 824 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
48%
generic claims · 52% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.534/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$704.01
48 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.534/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 8,106 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

82.534/100
MIPS score · -1 vs avg
8K
Part D claims, 2023
48%
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.

ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

83 39th percentile higher than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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)

ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D. 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 ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/10/2006

NPI 1700865722

Primary specialty

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician

Mid-sized

7,852 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,106 207% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,639

MIPS final score

82.534/100 0.5659999999999883% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within Ohio

1. Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within Ohio

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.534/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — 82.534/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%82.5%
MIPS final score (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — 82.534/100 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).

ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2405 N COLUMBUS ST, LANCASTER, OH, 43130, with a listed phone of (740) 689-6710. NPI 1700865722 was issued on 01/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOUSSEIN 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 8,106 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 824 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5.7 million in drug spend, split 52% brand-name and 48% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 82.534/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 79.4518), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,852 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 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

2405 N COLUMBUS ST
LANCASTER, OH 43130

Provider Details

NPI 1700865722
Specialty Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/10/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.534
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
79.4518
Quality

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 ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$704

Largest payer

Insulet Corporation

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 — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D.. To verify ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D.'s current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D. — brand share 52.0%
Specialty average (est.)

52% brand-name claims vs 48% generic, on 8,106 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.

8,106
Total Claims
$5.7M
Total Drug Cost
824
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
18,929
Total Day Supply
561,860
Brand vs Generic
52% brand / 48% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5.5M
Generic Drug Cost
$73K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.69
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 130, 65-74: 378, 75-84: 251, 85+: 65

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D. 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
810
Metformin Hcl
476
Novolog Flexpen
Insulin Aspart
415
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
324
Ozempic
Semaglutide
300
Glimepiride
297
Tresiba Flextouch U-200
Insulin Degludec
270
Gabapentin
245
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
242
Tresiba Flextouch U-100
Insulin Degludec
231

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

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Overview

How ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D. fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.

7,852
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider

ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D.'s 8,106 claims are above the specialty average of 2,639.

Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in Ohio

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

Compare Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D.'s specialty?
ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D. specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in LANCASTER, Ohio. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D. wrote 8,106 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5.7M in drug costs for 824 beneficiaries.
What is ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.534/100 (Quality: 79.4518). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D. located?
ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D. is located at 2405 N COLUMBUS ST, LANCASTER, OH, 43130. Phone: (740) 689-6710.
What is ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D.'s NPI number?
ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700865722, issued on 01/10/2006.
Does ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D.'s prescribing is 52% brand-name and 48% generic drugs by claim count, with $5.5M in brand drug costs.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 7,852 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Metformin Hcl, Novolog Flexpen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D. accept Medicare?
ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,106 Part D claims and 824 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D.'s credentials?
ASSEM HOUSSEIN, M.D.'s NPI is 1700865722 with credentials M.D.. 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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