NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1346322393 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Faleh Atassi, M.D.
Acupuncturist in Valparaiso, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 33,339 in Acupuncturist, 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 422 beneficiaries · Acupuncturist avg: 797
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
88/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$231.98
13 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
Faleh Atassi, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 4,526 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 88/100
- MIPS score · +5 vs avg
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- generic prescribing
- $231.98
- 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.
Faleh Atassi, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
88 Top 46% higher than 54% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Faleh Atassi, M.D. sits
This provider among acupuncturist peers
Across the 34 acupuncturist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Faleh Atassi, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 94% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 59% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one acupuncturist peer from a representative sample of 33; the gold marker is Faleh Atassi, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Faleh Atassi, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Acupuncturist
Medicare Part D claims
4,526 6× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
88/100 4.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Faleh Atassi, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Acupuncturist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 88/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Acupuncturist) - 88/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Faleh Atassi, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Acupuncturist provider holding M.D. credentials at 808 LINCOLNWAY, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, with a listed phone of (219) 462-4446. NPI 1346322393 was issued on 10/19/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,526 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 422 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $528K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 88/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,339 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 797 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 | 1346322393 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Acupuncturist |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/19/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
87.9565
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.048
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Faleh Atassi, M.D. 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, Faleh Atassi, M.D. is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities.
Porter Physician Services LLC
Chesterton, IN
Rci (wrs) LLC
Demotte, IN
The Methodist Hospitals Inc
Valparaiso, IN
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 Faleh Atassi, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$232
Largest payer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
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 · Typical
Faleh Atassi, M.D. - brand share 11.0%
Acupuncturist average
11% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 4,526 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.
4,526
Total Claims
$528K
Total Drug Cost
422
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 11,376
- Total Day Supply
- 331,493
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $451K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $76K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 164
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.95
- Gender Split
- 45% female / 55% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 16, 65-74: 250, 75-84: 126, 85+: 30
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Faleh Atassi, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
417 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
261 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
228 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
173 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
170 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium 160
Levothyroxine Sodium
160 claims
- Lisinopril 130
Lisinopril
130 claims
- Montelukast Sodium 112
Montelukast Sodium
112 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 417 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 261 |
| Losartan Potassium | 228 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 173 |
| Metformin Hcl | 170 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 160 |
| Lisinopril | 130 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 112 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 89 |
| Gabapentin | 81 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Acupuncturist Overview
How Faleh Atassi, M.D. fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.
33,339
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
797
Avg Claims per Provider
Faleh Atassi, M.D.'s 4,526 claims are above the specialty average of 797.
Nearby Acupuncturist Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Atassi.
Dr. Sarah Adel
MOT, OTRL
New Albany, IN
Dr. Flora Arzanipour
L.AC.
Munster, IN
Dr. Adel Baghdady
P.T.
Merrillville, IN
Danielle Barfield
Valparaiso, IN
Dr. Bryson Braasch
RPH,L ACU.
Fort Wayne, IN
Compare Acupuncturist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Faleh Atassi, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Faleh Atassi, M.D. specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in Valparaiso, Indiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Faleh Atassi, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Faleh Atassi, M.D. wrote 4,526 Medicare Part D claims totaling $528K in drug costs for 422 beneficiaries.
What is Faleh Atassi, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Faleh Atassi, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88/100 (Quality: 74). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Faleh Atassi, M.D. located? ▼
Faleh Atassi, M.D. is located at 808 LINCOLNWAY, Valparaiso, IN, 46383. Phone: (219) 462-4446.
What is Faleh Atassi, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Faleh Atassi, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346322393, issued on 10/19/2006.
Does Faleh Atassi, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Faleh Atassi, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $451K in brand drug costs.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 33,339 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 797 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Faleh Atassi, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Faleh Atassi, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Faleh Atassi, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Faleh Atassi, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,526 Part D claims and 422 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Faleh Atassi, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Faleh Atassi, M.D.'s NPI is 1346322393 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
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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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