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2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1902917818 MD
Verify on CMS → Fazal Ahmed, MD
Specialist in Chicago, Illinois.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,608 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
610
Medicare Part D claims · 35 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.6/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$22.04
1 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
Fazal Ahmed, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 610 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 84.6/100
- MIPS score · +1 vs avg
- 610
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- generic prescribing
- $22.04
- 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.
Fazal Ahmed, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
85 45th percentile higher than 45% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Fazal Ahmed, MD sits
This provider among specialist peers
Across the 4,869 specialist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Fazal Ahmed, MD writes more Part D claims than 42% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 59% - placing this provider in the lower-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 specialist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Fazal Ahmed, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Fazal Ahmed, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
610 59% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
84.6/100 1.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Illinois
How Specialist compares to other specialties among Illinois providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Fazal Ahmed, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 84.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Specialist) - 84.6/100 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).
Fazal Ahmed, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 1901 W HARRISON ST, Chicago, IL, 60612, with a listed phone of (312) 864-6007. NPI 1902917818 was issued on 08/31/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 610 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 35 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $47K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 84.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 60.3, Cost 67), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,608 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.
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 | 1902917818 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/31/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
84.5729
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
60.2504
Quality
67.0015
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
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 Fazal Ahmed, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$22
Largest payer
Alkermes, Inc.
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.
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 Fazal Ahmed, MD. To verify Fazal Ahmed, 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 · Generic-heavy
Fazal Ahmed, MD - brand share 4.0%
Specialist average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 610 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.
610
Total Claims
$47K
Total Drug Cost
35
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 785
- Total Day Supply
- 22,941
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $28K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $19K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 56.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.82
- Gender Split
- 49% female / 51% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 22, 65-74: 12, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Fazal Ahmed, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Dextroamphetamine-…
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
87 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
52 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
46 claims
- Methylphenidate Hcl
Methylphenidate Hcl
44 claims
- Lorazepam 34
Lorazepam
34 claims
- Olanzapine 34
Olanzapine
34 claims
- Citalopram Hbr 32
Citalopram Hbr
32 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl 30
Fluoxetine Hcl
30 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 87 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 52 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 46 |
| Methylphenidate Hcl | 44 |
| Lorazepam | 34 |
| Olanzapine | 34 |
| Citalopram Hbr Citalopram Hydrobromide | 32 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 30 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 28 |
| Ziprasidone Hcl | 25 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How Fazal Ahmed, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,608
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider
Fazal Ahmed, MD's 610 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.
Nearby Specialist Providers in Illinois
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ahmed.
Dr. Sandra . Drewes
MD
Winfield, IL
Laketa Aaron
Bellwood, IL
Dr. Carrie Abbott-Walk
M.ED, DT
Dekalb, IL
Dr. Suhair Abdel-Jalil
MD
Evanston, IL
Dr. Babak Abdollahshamshirsaz
M.D.
Chicago, IL
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fazal Ahmed, MD's specialty? ▼
Fazal Ahmed, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in Chicago, Illinois. Credentials: MD.
How much does Fazal Ahmed, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Fazal Ahmed, MD wrote 610 Medicare Part D claims totaling $47K in drug costs for 35 beneficiaries.
What is Fazal Ahmed, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Fazal Ahmed, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.6/100 (Quality: 60.3, Cost: 67). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Fazal Ahmed, MD located? ▼
Fazal Ahmed, MD is located at 1901 W HARRISON ST, Chicago, IL, 60612. Phone: (312) 864-6007.
What is Fazal Ahmed, MD's NPI number? ▼
Fazal Ahmed, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902917818, issued on 08/31/2006.
Does Fazal Ahmed, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Fazal Ahmed, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $28K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,608 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Fazal Ahmed, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Fazal Ahmed, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, Sertraline Hcl, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Fazal Ahmed, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Fazal Ahmed, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 610 Part D claims and 35 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Fazal Ahmed, MD's credentials? ▼
Fazal Ahmed, MD's NPI is 1902917818 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
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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