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BASEL TAHA, MD

Nephrology Physician in ROCHESTER HILLS, Michigan. 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 · 327 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.3K
50 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BASEL TAHA, MD is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ROCHESTER HILLS, Michigan with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 327 beneficiaries — 25% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.3K across 50 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BASEL TAHA, MD filed 2,073 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ROCHESTER HILLS, Michigan. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BASEL TAHA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BASEL TAHA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/14/2010

NPI 1720391113

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,073 43% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Nephrology Physician share within Michigan

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology 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).

BASEL TAHA, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in ROCHESTER HILLS, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1720391113. 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.

BASEL TAHA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1886 W AUBURN RD, ROCHESTER HILLS, MI, 48309, with a listed phone of (248) 290-3111. NPI 1720391113 was issued on 07/14/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TAHA 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 2,073 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 327 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $670K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

1886 W AUBURN RD
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48309

Provider Details

NPI 1720391113
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/14/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BASEL TAHA, MD 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.

MICHIGAN KIDNEY CONSULTANTS PC
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI

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 BASEL TAHA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.3K

Largest payer

Amgen 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 — Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BASEL TAHA, MD. To verify BASEL TAHA, MD's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

BASEL TAHA, MD — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 2,073 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.

2,073
Total Claims
$670K
Total Drug Cost
327
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,452
Total Day Supply
131,914
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$614K
Generic Drug Cost
$56K
Antibiotic Claims
22

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.83
Gender Split
44% female / 56% male
Age Distribution
<65: 46, 65-74: 127, 75-84: 110, 85+: 44

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Losartan Potassium
215
Furosemide
174
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
129
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
129
Amlodipine Besylate
102
Allopurinol
92
Calcitriol
88
Lisinopril
81
Carvedilol
73
Tamsulosin Hcl
73

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How BASEL TAHA, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

BASEL TAHA, MD's 2,073 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Michigan

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BASEL TAHA, MD's specialty?
BASEL TAHA, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in ROCHESTER HILLS, Michigan. Credentials: MD.
How much does BASEL TAHA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BASEL TAHA, MD wrote 2,073 Medicare Part D claims totaling $670K in drug costs for 327 beneficiaries.
Where is BASEL TAHA, MD located?
BASEL TAHA, MD is located at 1886 W AUBURN RD, ROCHESTER HILLS, MI, 48309. Phone: (248) 290-3111.
What is BASEL TAHA, MD's NPI number?
BASEL TAHA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720391113, issued on 07/14/2010.
Does BASEL TAHA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BASEL TAHA, MD's prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $614K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BASEL TAHA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BASEL TAHA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Furosemide, Farxiga. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BASEL TAHA, MD accept Medicare?
BASEL TAHA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,073 Part D claims and 327 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BASEL TAHA, MD's credentials?
BASEL TAHA, MD's NPI is 1720391113 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.

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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