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2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1841297082 M.D.
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Specialist in Zebulon, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,658 in Specialist, 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
14K
Medicare Part D claims · 368 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Farasat Ashraf, M.D. filed 13,652 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in Zebulon, North Carolina, prescribing 80% generic.
- 14K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 80%
- generic prescribing
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.
Farasat Ashraf, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
13,652 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
What does the federal data show about Farasat Ashraf, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
13,652 9× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Specialist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Farasat Ashraf, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 2615 WINTER STORM RD, Zebulon, NC, 27597, with a listed phone of (919) 269-0759. NPI 1841297082 was issued on 07/01/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 13,652 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 368 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $973K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%.
Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1841297082 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/01/2005 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Farasat Ashraf, M.D. - brand share 20.0%
Specialist average
20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 13,652 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.
13,652
Total Claims
$973K
Total Drug Cost
368
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 13,700
- Total Day Supply
- 309,166
- Brand vs Generic
- 20% brand / 80% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $667K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $305K
- Opioid Claims
- 556 (4.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 595
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 79.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.72
- Gender Split
- 68% female / 32% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 24, 65-74: 77, 75-84: 137, 85+: 130
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Farasat Ashraf, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
698 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
554 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
431 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
416 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
376 claims
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
313 claims
- Furosemide 264
Furosemide
264 claims
- Levemir Flexpen 264
Levemir Flexpen
264 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 698 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 554 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 431 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 416 |
| Gabapentin | 376 |
| Potassium Chloride | 313 |
| Furosemide | 264 |
| Levemir Flexpen Insulin Detemir | 264 |
| Carvedilol | 247 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 241 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How Farasat Ashraf, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider
Farasat Ashraf, M.D.'s 13,652 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.
Nearby Specialist Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ashraf.
Dr. Bernadette Abadiano
PT
Winston Salem, NC
Dr. Kimberly Abraham
TRICHOLOGIST
Fayetteville, NC
Dr. Robert Abram
M.D.
Whittier, NC
Dr. Jeffrey Acree
MD
Shelby, NC
Dr. Donna Bryan Adair
COTA
Zebulon, NC
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farasat Ashraf, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Farasat Ashraf, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in Zebulon, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Farasat Ashraf, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Farasat Ashraf, M.D. wrote 13,652 Medicare Part D claims totaling $973K in drug costs for 368 beneficiaries.
Where is Farasat Ashraf, M.D. located? ▼
Farasat Ashraf, M.D. is located at 2615 WINTER STORM RD, Zebulon, NC, 27597. Phone: (919) 269-0759.
What is Farasat Ashraf, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Farasat Ashraf, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841297082, issued on 07/01/2005.
Does Farasat Ashraf, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Farasat Ashraf, M.D.'s prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $667K in brand drug costs.
Does Farasat Ashraf, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Farasat Ashraf, M.D. had 556 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Farasat Ashraf, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Farasat Ashraf, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Farasat Ashraf, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Farasat Ashraf, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 13,652 Part D claims and 368 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Farasat Ashraf, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Farasat Ashraf, M.D.'s NPI is 1841297082 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.
- 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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