2026 NPPES data Epilepsy Physician NPI 1316037898 MD
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BASHIR SHIHABUDDIN, MD

Epilepsy Physician in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. 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
798
Medicare Part D claims · 44 beneficiaries · Epilepsy Physician avg: 878
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: BASHIR SHIHABUDDIN, MD is a Epilepsy Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 798 claims across 44 beneficiaries — 17% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: BASHIR SHIHABUDDIN, MD filed 798 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BASHIR SHIHABUDDIN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 6 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BASHIR SHIHABUDDIN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/13/2006

NPI 1316037898

Primary specialty

Epilepsy Physician

Rare

354 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

798 9% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 878

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Epilepsy Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Epilepsy Physician share within Arkansas

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

BASHIR SHIHABUDDIN, MD is a Epilepsy Physician provider practicing in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1316037898. 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.

BASHIR SHIHABUDDIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Epilepsy Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4300 W 7TH ST, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72205, with a listed phone of (501) 257-1000. NPI 1316037898 was issued on 10/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHIHABUDDIN 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 798 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 44 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $447K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% 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.

Epilepsy Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 354 enrolled providers across 42 states and an average of 878 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

4300 W 7TH ST
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

Provider Details

NPI 1316037898
Specialty Epilepsy Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/13/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BASHIR SHIHABUDDIN, 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.

ALTRU HEALTH SYSTEM
GRAND FORKS, ND
NCHMD INC
NAPLES, FL
PIEDMONT HOSPITALIST PHYSICIANS LLC
CARTERSVILLE, GA
ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL OF NASHUA NH
NASHUA, NH
VIRTUAL NEUROLOGY LLC
LITTLE ROCK, AR
VIRTUAL NEUROLOGY TEXAS PLLC
LITTLE ROCK, AR

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BASHIR SHIHABUDDIN, MD — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 798 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.

798
Total Claims
$447K
Total Drug Cost
44
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,004
Total Day Supply
29,486
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$354K
Generic Drug Cost
$92K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
48.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: N/A, 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.

Drug Claims
Levetiracetam
99
Clonazepam
85
Lamotrigine
79
Lacosamide
47
Topiramate
40
Zonisamide
36
Carbamazepine Er
Carbamazepine
30
Carbamazepine
23
Primidone
22
Lamictal
Lamotrigine
21

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

Epilepsy Physician Overview

How BASHIR SHIHABUDDIN, MD fits within the Epilepsy Physician landscape nationally.

354
Epilepsy Physician Providers in US
42
States with Epilepsy Physician
878
Avg Claims per Provider

BASHIR SHIHABUDDIN, MD's 798 claims are below the specialty average of 878.

Nearby Epilepsy Physician Providers in Arkansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BASHIR SHIHABUDDIN, MD's specialty?
BASHIR SHIHABUDDIN, MD specializes in Epilepsy Physician and practices in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does BASHIR SHIHABUDDIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BASHIR SHIHABUDDIN, MD wrote 798 Medicare Part D claims totaling $447K in drug costs for 44 beneficiaries.
Where is BASHIR SHIHABUDDIN, MD located?
BASHIR SHIHABUDDIN, MD is located at 4300 W 7TH ST, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72205. Phone: (501) 257-1000.
What is BASHIR SHIHABUDDIN, MD's NPI number?
BASHIR SHIHABUDDIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316037898, issued on 10/13/2006.
Does BASHIR SHIHABUDDIN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BASHIR SHIHABUDDIN, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $354K in brand drug costs.
How many Epilepsy Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 354 Epilepsy Physician providers across 42 states in the US. The average Epilepsy Physician provider writes 878 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BASHIR SHIHABUDDIN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BASHIR SHIHABUDDIN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levetiracetam, Clonazepam, Lamotrigine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BASHIR SHIHABUDDIN, MD accept Medicare?
BASHIR SHIHABUDDIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 798 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 BASHIR SHIHABUDDIN, MD's credentials?
BASHIR SHIHABUDDIN, MD's NPI is 1316037898 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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