2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1902917818 MD
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FAZAL AHMED, MD

Specialist 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
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
84.5729/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$22.04
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: FAZAL AHMED, MD is a Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in CHICAGO, Illinois with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 610 claims across 35 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.5729/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $22.04 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: FAZAL AHMED, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.5729 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 610 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

FAZAL AHMED, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/31/2006

NPI 1902917818

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

610 59% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

84.5729/100 1.4729000000000099% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Specialist share within Illinois

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Illinois

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

FAZAL AHMED, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
84.5729/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Specialist) — 84.5729/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Specialist) — 84.5729/100 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.

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FAZAL AHMED, MD is a Specialist provider practicing in CHICAGO, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1902917818. 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.

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. 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 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. 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 84.5729/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 60.2504, Cost 67.0015), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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. 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

1901 W HARRISON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612

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%
Specialty average (est.)

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.

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.

69,658
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.

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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 84.5729/100 (Quality: 60.2504, Cost: 67.0015). 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 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does 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

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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