2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1750356788 M.D.
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BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, M.D.

Specialist in PRESTONSBURG, Kentucky. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 475 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.4009/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.2K
62 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.4009/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,107 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.4009/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
76%
generic prescribing
$1.2K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, 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

97 Top 15% higher than 85% 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

What does the federal data show about BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/22/2006

NPI 1750356788

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,107 43% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

97.4009/100 14.300899999999999% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Specialist share within Kentucky

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Kentucky

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.4009/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Specialist) — 97.4009/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.4%
MIPS final score (Specialist) — 97.4009/100 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.

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BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 5000 KY ROUTE 321, PRESTONSBURG, KY, 41653, with a listed phone of (606) 886-7645. NPI 1750356788 was issued on 02/22/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FOROUZANDEH 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 2,107 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 475 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.9 million in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% 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 97.4009/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.5564), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

5000 KY ROUTE 321
PRESTONSBURG, KY 41653

Provider Details

NPI 1750356788
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/22/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.4009
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.5564
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, M.D. 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.

ARH TUG VALLEY HEALTH SERVICES INC
PRESTONSBURG, KY

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 BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.2K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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

BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, M.D. — brand share 24.0%
Specialty average (est.)

24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 2,107 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.

2,107
Total Claims
$1.9M
Total Drug Cost
475
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,890
Total Day Supply
75,775
Brand vs Generic
24% brand / 76% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.8M
Generic Drug Cost
$71K
Antibiotic Claims
61

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.45
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 180, 65-74: 216, 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 BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, 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
Pantoprazole Sodium
444
Sucralfate
142
Lactulose
108
Peg 3350-Electrolyte
Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg
101
Omeprazole
85
Ondansetron Hcl
83
Bethanechol Chloride
76
Dicyclomine Hcl
66
Creon
Lipase/Protease/Amylase
65
Dexlansoprazole Dr
Dexlansoprazole
65

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

Specialist Overview

How BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, M.D.'s 2,107 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Kentucky

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, M.D.'s specialty?
BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in PRESTONSBURG, Kentucky. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, M.D. wrote 2,107 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.9M in drug costs for 475 beneficiaries.
What is BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.4009/100 (Quality: 76.5564). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, M.D. located?
BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, M.D. is located at 5000 KY ROUTE 321, PRESTONSBURG, KY, 41653. Phone: (606) 886-7645.
What is BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, M.D.'s NPI number?
BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750356788, issued on 02/22/2006.
Does BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, M.D.'s prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.8M in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Sucralfate, Lactulose. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, M.D. accept Medicare?
BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,107 Part D claims and 475 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, M.D.'s credentials?
BAHRAM FOROUZANDEH, M.D.'s NPI is 1750356788 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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