2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1215110002 MD
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FARHANA AHMED, MD

Hospitalist Physician in SANTA CLARA, California. 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
769
Medicare Part D claims · 242 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: FARHANA AHMED, MD is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SANTA CLARA, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 769 claims across 242 beneficiaries — 18% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: FARHANA AHMED, MD filed 769 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SANTA CLARA, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

FARHANA AHMED, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/14/2007

NPI 1215110002

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

769 13% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in California

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Hospitalist Physician share within California

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

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).

FARHANA AHMED, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in SANTA CLARA, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1215110002. 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.

FARHANA AHMED, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 710 LAWRENCE EXPY, SANTA CLARA, CA, 95051, with a listed phone of (408) 851-7222. NPI 1215110002 was issued on 12/14/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AHMED 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 769 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 242 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $36K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.3%. 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

710 LAWRENCE EXPY
SANTA CLARA, CA 95051

Provider Details

NPI 1215110002
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/14/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where FARHANA AHMED, 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.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP
SAN DIEGO, CA

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

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to FARHANA AHMED, MD. To verify FARHANA AHMED, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

FARHANA AHMED, MD — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 769 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.

769
Total Claims
$36K
Total Drug Cost
242
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,279
Total Day Supply
33,258
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$25K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Opioid Claims
41 (5.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
113

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.37
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 67, 75-84: 107, 85+: 52

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Furosemide
62
Metoprolol Tartrate
43
Naloxone Hcl
31
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
22
Omeprazole
20
Amlodipine Besylate
19
Cephalexin
19
Doxycycline Monohydrate
17
Lisinopril
17
Pradaxa
Dabigatran Etexilate Mesylate
17

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How FARHANA AHMED, 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

FARHANA AHMED, MD's 769 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FARHANA AHMED, MD's specialty?
FARHANA AHMED, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in SANTA CLARA, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does FARHANA AHMED, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FARHANA AHMED, MD wrote 769 Medicare Part D claims totaling $36K in drug costs for 242 beneficiaries.
Where is FARHANA AHMED, MD located?
FARHANA AHMED, MD is located at 710 LAWRENCE EXPY, SANTA CLARA, CA, 95051. Phone: (408) 851-7222.
What is FARHANA AHMED, MD's NPI number?
FARHANA AHMED, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215110002, issued on 12/14/2007.
Does FARHANA AHMED, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FARHANA AHMED, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $25K in brand drug costs.
Does FARHANA AHMED, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, FARHANA AHMED, MD had 41 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.3%.
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 FARHANA AHMED, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FARHANA AHMED, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Metoprolol Tartrate, Naloxone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FARHANA AHMED, MD accept Medicare?
FARHANA AHMED, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 769 Part D claims and 242 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FARHANA AHMED, MD's credentials?
FARHANA AHMED, MD's NPI is 1215110002 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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