2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1215399068 MD
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ERIC AFARI, MD

Hospitalist Physician in ATHENS, Georgia. 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
312
Medicare Part D claims · 122 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$15.62
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ERIC AFARI, MD filed 312 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in ATHENS, Georgia, prescribing 91% generic.

312
Part D claims, 2023
91%
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.

ERIC AFARI, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

312 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ERIC AFARI, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 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 ERIC AFARI, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/22/2016

NPI 1215399068

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

312 65% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Georgia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

ERIC AFARI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1199 PRINCE AVE, ATHENS, GA, 30606, with a listed phone of (706) 475-7869. NPI 1215399068 was issued on 03/22/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AFARI 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 312 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 122 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

1199 PRINCE AVE
ATHENS, GA 30606

Provider Details

NPI 1215399068
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/22/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ERIC AFARI, 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.

BANNER HOSPITAL BASED PHYSICIANS ARIZONA LLC
GLENDALE, AZ
CAPSTONE HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION PC
TUSCALOOSA, AL
HOUSTON COUNTY HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY
DOTHAN, AL

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

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 ERIC AFARI, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$16

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ERIC AFARI, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 312 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.

312
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
122
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
325
Total Day Supply
6,892
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$8K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Antibiotic Claims
54

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.15
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 46, 75-84: 35, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ERIC AFARI, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
22
Prednisone
22
Amlodipine Besylate
20
Furosemide
17
Metoprolol Tartrate
17
Carvedilol
13
Cefdinir
12
Risperidone
12

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How ERIC AFARI, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

ERIC AFARI, MD's 312 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIC AFARI, MD's specialty?
ERIC AFARI, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in ATHENS, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does ERIC AFARI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERIC AFARI, MD wrote 312 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 122 beneficiaries.
Where is ERIC AFARI, MD located?
ERIC AFARI, MD is located at 1199 PRINCE AVE, ATHENS, GA, 30606. Phone: (706) 475-7869.
What is ERIC AFARI, MD's NPI number?
ERIC AFARI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215399068, issued on 03/22/2016.
Does ERIC AFARI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ERIC AFARI, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ERIC AFARI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERIC AFARI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Prednisone, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERIC AFARI, MD accept Medicare?
ERIC AFARI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 312 Part D claims and 122 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIC AFARI, MD's credentials?
ERIC AFARI, MD's NPI is 1215399068 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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