2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1992774129 MD
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BAKHTIAR AHMAD, MD

Surgery Physician in BANNING, California. 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
85
Medicare Part D claims · 44 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
What the federal data reveals: BAKHTIAR AHMAD, MD is a Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BANNING, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 85 claims across 44 beneficiaries .

What stands out: BAKHTIAR AHMAD, MD filed 85 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BANNING, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

BAKHTIAR AHMAD, 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).

BAKHTIAR AHMAD, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/17/2006

NPI 1992774129

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

85 50% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

Specialty distribution in California

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Surgery Physician share within California

1. Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgery Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

BAKHTIAR AHMAD, MD is a Surgery Physician provider practicing in BANNING, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1992774129. 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.

BAKHTIAR AHMAD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 264 N HIGHLAND SPRINGS AVE, BANNING, CA, 92220, with a listed phone of (951) 845-4586. NPI 1992774129 was issued on 03/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AHMAD 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 85 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 44 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.6%. 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.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

264 N HIGHLAND SPRINGS AVE
BANNING, CA 92220

Provider Details

NPI 1992774129
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/17/2006

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BAKHTIAR AHMAD, MD. To verify BAKHTIAR AHMAD, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

85
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
44
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
92
Total Day Supply
1,083
Generic Drug Cost
$542
Opioid Claims
26 (30.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
29

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.92
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
27
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
25
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
16

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How BAKHTIAR AHMAD, MD fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

BAKHTIAR AHMAD, MD's 85 claims are below the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BAKHTIAR AHMAD, MD's specialty?
BAKHTIAR AHMAD, MD specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in BANNING, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does BAKHTIAR AHMAD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BAKHTIAR AHMAD, MD wrote 85 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 44 beneficiaries.
Where is BAKHTIAR AHMAD, MD located?
BAKHTIAR AHMAD, MD is located at 264 N HIGHLAND SPRINGS AVE, BANNING, CA, 92220. Phone: (951) 845-4586.
What is BAKHTIAR AHMAD, MD's NPI number?
BAKHTIAR AHMAD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992774129, issued on 03/17/2006.
Does BAKHTIAR AHMAD, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, BAKHTIAR AHMAD, MD had 26 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.6%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BAKHTIAR AHMAD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BAKHTIAR AHMAD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ciprofloxacin Hcl, Acetaminophen-Codeine, Clopidogrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BAKHTIAR AHMAD, MD accept Medicare?
BAKHTIAR AHMAD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 85 Part D claims and 44 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BAKHTIAR AHMAD, MD's credentials?
BAKHTIAR AHMAD, MD's NPI is 1992774129 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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