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FARIS AHMED

Nephrology Physician in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 361 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: FARIS AHMED is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 361 beneficiaries .

What stands out: FARIS AHMED filed 1,229 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

FARIS AHMED practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

FARIS AHMED at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/25/2007

NPI 1881805372

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,229 15% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Nephrology Physician share within Alabama

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

FARIS AHMED is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1881805372. 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.

FARIS AHMED appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider at 619 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233, with a listed phone of (205) 934-4011. NPI 1881805372 was issued on 05/25/2007. 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 1,229 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 361 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $93K in drug spend. 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Provider Details

NPI 1881805372
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/25/2007

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,229
Total Claims
$93K
Total Drug Cost
361
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,514
Total Day Supply
74,427
Generic Drug Cost
$42K
Antibiotic Claims
232

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
57.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.63
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 233, 65-74: 98, 75-84: 30, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
180
Prednisone
136
Pantoprazole Sodium
112
Carvedilol
103
Atorvastatin Calcium
53
Amlodipine Besylate
50
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
49
Furosemide
35
Losartan Potassium
33
Chlorthalidone
31

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How FARIS AHMED fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

FARIS AHMED's 1,229 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FARIS AHMED's specialty?
FARIS AHMED specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama.
How much does FARIS AHMED prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FARIS AHMED wrote 1,229 Medicare Part D claims totaling $93K in drug costs for 361 beneficiaries.
Where is FARIS AHMED located?
FARIS AHMED is located at 619 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233. Phone: (205) 934-4011.
What is FARIS AHMED's NPI number?
FARIS AHMED's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881805372, issued on 05/25/2007.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FARIS AHMED prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FARIS AHMED's most frequently prescribed drugs include Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, Prednisone, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FARIS AHMED accept Medicare?
FARIS AHMED appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,229 Part D claims and 361 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FARIS AHMED's credentials?
FARIS AHMED's NPI is 1881805372. 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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