NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1720008626 MD
Verify on CMS → Bassam Afaneh, MD
Pediatrics Physician in Saginaw, Michigan.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 80,576 in Pediatrics 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 76 beneficiaries · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$15.58
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Bassam Afaneh, MD filed 1,142 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatrics Physician in Saginaw, Michigan, prescribing 85% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- generic prescribing
- $15.58
- 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.
Bassam Afaneh, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,142 Top 23% higher than 77% 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-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Bassam Afaneh, 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).
What does the federal data show about Bassam Afaneh, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pediatrics Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,142 50% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Michigan
How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan 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 Pediatrics 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).
Bassam Afaneh, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3925 FORTUNE BLVD, Saginaw, MI, 48603, with a listed phone of (989) 341-5078. NPI 1720008626 was issued on 07/20/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,142 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 76 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $79K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.1%.
Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,576 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 762 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 | 1720008626 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatrics Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/20/2006 |
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 Bassam Afaneh, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$16
Largest payer
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, 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 Bassam Afaneh, MD. To verify Bassam Afaneh, 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 · Typical
Bassam Afaneh, MD - brand share 14.0%
Pediatrics Physician average
14% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 1,142 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.
1,142
Total Claims
$79K
Total Drug Cost
76
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,707
- Total Day Supply
- 48,016
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $64K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $15K
- Opioid Claims
- 93 (8.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 26
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 63.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.64
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 36, 65-74: 28, 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 Bassam Afaneh, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
72 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
45 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
39 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
38 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
34 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
34 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
34 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
34 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 72 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 45 |
| Lisinopril | 39 |
| Metformin Hcl | 38 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 34 |
| Gabapentin | 34 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 34 |
| Omeprazole | 34 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 29 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 25 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pediatrics Physician Overview
How Bassam Afaneh, MD fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.
80,576
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider
Bassam Afaneh, MD's 1,142 claims are above the specialty average of 762.
Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in Michigan
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Afaneh.
Amal Abd Allah
Lansing, MI
Dr. Abdalla Abdalla-Ali
MD
Lansing, MI
Dr. Tassneem Abdel Karim
MD
Lansing, MI
Dr. Ibrahim Abdulhamid
MD
Detroit, MI
Dr. Lukman Abdurrahim
MD
Grand Rapids, MI
Compare Pediatrics 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 Michigan medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bassam Afaneh, MD's specialty? ▼
Bassam Afaneh, MD specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in Saginaw, Michigan. Credentials: MD.
How much does Bassam Afaneh, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Bassam Afaneh, MD wrote 1,142 Medicare Part D claims totaling $79K in drug costs for 76 beneficiaries.
Where is Bassam Afaneh, MD located? ▼
Bassam Afaneh, MD is located at 3925 FORTUNE BLVD, Saginaw, MI, 48603. Phone: (989) 341-5078.
What is Bassam Afaneh, MD's NPI number? ▼
Bassam Afaneh, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720008626, issued on 07/20/2006.
Does Bassam Afaneh, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Bassam Afaneh, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $64K in brand drug costs.
Does Bassam Afaneh, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Bassam Afaneh, MD had 93 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.1%.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 80,576 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Bassam Afaneh, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Bassam Afaneh, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Bassam Afaneh, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Bassam Afaneh, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,142 Part D claims and 76 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Bassam Afaneh, MD's credentials? ▼
Bassam Afaneh, MD's NPI is 1720008626 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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