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2026 NPPES data Epilepsy Physician NPI 1316037898 MD
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Epilepsy Physician in Little Rock, Arkansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 352 in Epilepsy Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
798
Medicare Part D claims · 44 beneficiaries · Epilepsy Physician avg: 878
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Bashir Shihabuddin, MD filed 798 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Epilepsy Physician in Little Rock, Arkansas, prescribing 81% generic.
- 798
- Part D claims, 2023
- 81%
- 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.
Bashir Shihabuddin, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
798 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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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).
What does the federal data show about Bashir Shihabuddin, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Epilepsy Physician
Medicare Part D claims
798 9% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arkansas
How Epilepsy Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Epilepsy Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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 appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an 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.
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 81% generic by claim count.
Epilepsy Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 352 enrolled providers across 43 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
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.
According to CMS billing records, Bashir Shihabuddin, MD is affiliated with 6 Medicare-billing facilities across 5 states.
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%
Epilepsy Physician average
17% brand-name claims vs 81% 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 / 81% 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.
What Bashir Shihabuddin, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levetiracetam
Levetiracetam
99 claims
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
85 claims
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
79 claims
- Lacosamide
Lacosamide
47 claims
- Topiramate
Topiramate
40 claims
- Zonisamide 36
Zonisamide
36 claims
- Carbamazepine Er 30
Carbamazepine Er
30 claims
- Carbamazepine 23
Carbamazepine
23 claims
| 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.
352
Epilepsy Physician Providers in US
43
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 →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Arkansas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Epilepsy Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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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 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $354K in brand drug costs.
How many Epilepsy Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 352 Epilepsy Physician providers across 43 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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