2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1932333473 MD
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FARAZ AHMAD, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in CHICAGO, Illinois. 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
385
Medicare Part D claims · 46 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.1036/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.4K
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: FARAZ AHMAD, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHICAGO, Illinois with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 385 claims across 46 beneficiaries — 32% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.1036/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $2.4K across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: FARAZ AHMAD, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.1036 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 385 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

FARAZ AHMAD, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

FARAZ AHMAD, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/13/2009

NPI 1932333473

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

385 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

94.1036/100 11.003600000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Illinois

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

FARAZ AHMAD, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.1036/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 94.1036/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.1%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 94.1036/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

FARAZ AHMAD, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in CHICAGO, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1932333473. 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.

FARAZ AHMAD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 600, CHICAGO, IL, 60611, with a listed phone of (312) 695-4965. NPI 1932333473 was issued on 05/13/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AHMAD 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 385 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 46 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $678K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94.1036/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.5938), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 600
CHICAGO, IL 60611

Provider Details

NPI 1932333473
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/13/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

94.1036
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
82.5938
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where FARAZ AHMAD, 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.

NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL FACULTY FOUNDATION
CHICAGO, IL

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 FARAZ AHMAD, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.4K

Largest payer

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Most common payment type

Consulting Fee

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 — Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to FARAZ AHMAD, MD. To verify FARAZ AHMAD, MD's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

FARAZ AHMAD, MD — brand share 32.0%
Specialty average (est.)

32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 385 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.

385
Total Claims
$678K
Total Drug Cost
46
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
980
Total Day Supply
29,267
Brand vs Generic
32% brand / 68% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$670K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.38
Gender Split
41% female / 59% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
40
Spironolactone
40
Bumetanide
36
Eliquis
Apixaban
34
Atorvastatin Calcium
27
Vyndamax
Tafamidis
23
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
22
Furosemide
17
Carvedilol
16
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
14

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How FARAZ AHMAD, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

FARAZ AHMAD, MD's 385 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Illinois

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FARAZ AHMAD, MD's specialty?
FARAZ AHMAD, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in CHICAGO, Illinois. Credentials: MD.
How much does FARAZ AHMAD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FARAZ AHMAD, MD wrote 385 Medicare Part D claims totaling $678K in drug costs for 46 beneficiaries.
What is FARAZ AHMAD, MD's Medicare quality score?
FARAZ AHMAD, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.1036/100 (Quality: 82.5938). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is FARAZ AHMAD, MD located?
FARAZ AHMAD, MD is located at 676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 600, CHICAGO, IL, 60611. Phone: (312) 695-4965.
What is FARAZ AHMAD, MD's NPI number?
FARAZ AHMAD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932333473, issued on 05/13/2009.
Does FARAZ AHMAD, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FARAZ AHMAD, MD's prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $670K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FARAZ AHMAD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FARAZ AHMAD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Spironolactone, Bumetanide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FARAZ AHMAD, MD accept Medicare?
FARAZ AHMAD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 385 Part D claims and 46 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FARAZ AHMAD, MD's credentials?
FARAZ AHMAD, MD's NPI is 1932333473 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.
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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