2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1649469321 MD
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BEHZAD AHKAMI, MD

Psychiatry Physician in WAYNE, New Jersey. 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 · 105 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
99%
generic claims · 1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: BEHZAD AHKAMI, MD is a Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WAYNE, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 105 beneficiaries — 1% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: BEHZAD AHKAMI, MD filed 2,054 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WAYNE, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

BEHZAD AHKAMI, 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).

BEHZAD AHKAMI, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/18/2007

NPI 1649469321

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,054 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Psychiatry Physician share within New Jersey

1. Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatry Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

BEHZAD AHKAMI, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in WAYNE, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1649469321. 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.

BEHZAD AHKAMI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 506 HAMBURG TPKE, WAYNE, NJ, 07470, with a listed phone of (973) 471-5444. NPI 1649469321 was issued on 10/18/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AHKAMI 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 2,054 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 105 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $43K in drug spend, split 1% brand-name and 99% 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

506 HAMBURG TPKE
WAYNE, NJ 07470

Provider Details

NPI 1649469321
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/18/2007

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

BEHZAD AHKAMI, MD — brand share 1.0%
Specialty average (est.)

1% brand-name claims vs 99% generic, on 2,054 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.

2,054
Total Claims
$43K
Total Drug Cost
105
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,444
Total Day Supply
71,105
Brand vs Generic
1% brand / 99% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$8K
Generic Drug Cost
$35K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 32, 65-74: 46, 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
Alprazolam
263
Clonazepam
135
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
118
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
107
Lorazepam
105
Sertraline Hcl
93
Escitalopram Oxalate
92
Mirtazapine
82
Quetiapine Fumarate
76
Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium
53

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How BEHZAD AHKAMI, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

BEHZAD AHKAMI, MD's 2,054 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as AHKAMI.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BEHZAD AHKAMI, MD's specialty?
BEHZAD AHKAMI, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in WAYNE, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does BEHZAD AHKAMI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BEHZAD AHKAMI, MD wrote 2,054 Medicare Part D claims totaling $43K in drug costs for 105 beneficiaries.
Where is BEHZAD AHKAMI, MD located?
BEHZAD AHKAMI, MD is located at 506 HAMBURG TPKE, WAYNE, NJ, 07470. Phone: (973) 471-5444.
What is BEHZAD AHKAMI, MD's NPI number?
BEHZAD AHKAMI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649469321, issued on 10/18/2007.
Does BEHZAD AHKAMI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BEHZAD AHKAMI, MD's prescribing is 1% brand-name and 99% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BEHZAD AHKAMI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BEHZAD AHKAMI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam, Clonazepam, Bupropion Xl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BEHZAD AHKAMI, MD accept Medicare?
BEHZAD AHKAMI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,054 Part D claims and 105 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BEHZAD AHKAMI, MD's credentials?
BEHZAD AHKAMI, MD's NPI is 1649469321 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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