2026 NPPES data Allergy & Immunology Physician NPI 1518971753 M.D.
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BASSEM CHAHINE, M.D.

Allergy & Immunology Physician in MIAMI, Florida. 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 · 17 beneficiaries · Allergy & Immunology Physician avg: 764
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.9K
73 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BASSEM CHAHINE, M.D. is a Allergy & Immunology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MIAMI, Florida with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 85 claims across 17 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.9K across 73 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BASSEM CHAHINE, M.D. filed 85 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MIAMI, Florida. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

BASSEM CHAHINE, M.D. 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).

BASSEM CHAHINE, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/27/2006

NPI 1518971753

Primary specialty

Allergy & Immunology Physician

Niche

3,390 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

85 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 764

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Allergy & Immunology Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Allergy & Immunology Physician share within Florida

1. Allergy & Immunology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Allergy & Immunology Physician share within Florida

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Allergy & Immunology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Allergy & Immunology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Allergy & Immunology 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).

BASSEM CHAHINE, M.D. is a Allergy & Immunology Physician provider practicing in MIAMI, Florida, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1518971753. 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.

BASSEM CHAHINE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Allergy & Immunology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 8740 N KENDALL DR, MIAMI, FL, 33176, with a listed phone of (305) 270-1073. NPI 1518971753 was issued on 07/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHAHINE 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 17 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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.

Allergy & Immunology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,390 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 764 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

8740 N KENDALL DR
MIAMI, FL 33176

Provider Details

NPI 1518971753
Specialty Allergy & Immunology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/27/2006

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 BASSEM CHAHINE, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.9K

Largest payer

Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., 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 — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BASSEM CHAHINE, M.D.. To verify BASSEM CHAHINE, M.D.'s current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BASSEM CHAHINE, M.D. — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 85 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.

85
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
17
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
122
Total Day Supply
3,380
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Azelastine-Fluticasone
Azelastine/Fluticasone
13
Cromolyn Sodium
13
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
12

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

Allergy & Immunology Physician Overview

How BASSEM CHAHINE, M.D. fits within the Allergy & Immunology Physician landscape nationally.

3,390
Allergy & Immunology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Allergy & Immunology Physician
764
Avg Claims per Provider

BASSEM CHAHINE, M.D.'s 85 claims are below the specialty average of 764.

Nearby Allergy & Immunology Physician Providers in Florida

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

Compare Allergy & Immunology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BASSEM CHAHINE, M.D.'s specialty?
BASSEM CHAHINE, M.D. specializes in Allergy & Immunology Physician and practices in MIAMI, Florida. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BASSEM CHAHINE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BASSEM CHAHINE, M.D. wrote 85 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 17 beneficiaries.
Where is BASSEM CHAHINE, M.D. located?
BASSEM CHAHINE, M.D. is located at 8740 N KENDALL DR, MIAMI, FL, 33176. Phone: (305) 270-1073.
What is BASSEM CHAHINE, M.D.'s NPI number?
BASSEM CHAHINE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518971753, issued on 07/27/2006.
Does BASSEM CHAHINE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BASSEM CHAHINE, M.D.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
How many Allergy & Immunology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,390 Allergy & Immunology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Allergy & Immunology Physician provider writes 764 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BASSEM CHAHINE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BASSEM CHAHINE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Azelastine-Fluticasone, Cromolyn Sodium, Trelegy Ellipta. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BASSEM CHAHINE, M.D. accept Medicare?
BASSEM CHAHINE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 85 Part D claims and 17 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BASSEM CHAHINE, M.D.'s credentials?
BASSEM CHAHINE, M.D.'s NPI is 1518971753 with credentials M.D.. 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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