NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1548417751 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Ghafar Nafes, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician in Escondido, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,760 in Family Medicine Physician, 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 911 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Ghafar Nafes, M.D. filed 5,242 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Escondido, California, prescribing 92% generic.
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 92%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥94th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1548417751 · Family Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-MID · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1548417751
- ENUM-MID 2008
- TAX-MEGA 148K Family Medicine
- RX-MID 5,242
- BOOK-MID 15,933 in California
- PHOTO-ENUM David Afzal · 2008
Ghafar Nafes, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
5,242 ≥ 94th percentile 94% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Ghafar Nafes, M.D. 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).
What does the federal data show about Ghafar Nafes, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
5,242 53% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Family Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1548417751 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/19/2008 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Ghafar Nafes, M.D. 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
El Cajon, 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 Ghafar Nafes, M.D.. To verify Ghafar Nafes, M.D.'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 · Generic-heavy
Ghafar Nafes, M.D. - brand share 7.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
7% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 5,242 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.
5,242
Total Claims
$203K
Total Drug Cost
911
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 14,153
- Total Day Supply
- 417,361
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $114K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $88K
- Opioid Claims
- 216 (4.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 143
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.20
- Gender Split
- 49% female / 51% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 40, 65-74: 413, 75-84: 353, 85+: 105
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ghafar Nafes, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
450 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
304 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
289 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
220 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
202 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
194 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium 175
Rosuvastatin Calcium
175 claims
- Simvastatin 160
Simvastatin
160 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 450 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 304 |
| Lisinopril | 289 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 220 |
| Metformin Hcl | 202 |
| Losartan Potassium | 194 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 175 |
| Simvastatin | 160 |
| Omeprazole | 149 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 137 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Medicine Physician Overview
How Ghafar Nafes, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
147,760
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider
Ghafar Nafes, M.D.'s 5,242 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.
Nationwide Family Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Nafes, both outside California so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2008)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Nafes.
One of 15,933 Family Medicine Physician providers enrolled in California, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Omer Aba-Omer
MD
Santa Monica, CA
Dr. Michelle Ababa
MD
Wilmington, CA
Dr. Anna Tzeitel Abalos
MD
Roseville, CA
Dr. Adan Abarca
MD
Anaheim, CA
Dr. Lorraine Abate
M.D.
Sacramento, CA
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ghafar Nafes, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Ghafar Nafes, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Escondido, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Ghafar Nafes, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ghafar Nafes, M.D. wrote 5,242 Medicare Part D claims totaling $203K in drug costs for 911 beneficiaries.
Where is Ghafar Nafes, M.D. located? ▼
Ghafar Nafes, M.D. is located at 225 E 2ND AVE, Escondido, CA, 92025. Phone: (760) 291-6700.
What is Ghafar Nafes, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Ghafar Nafes, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548417751, issued on 08/19/2008.
Does Ghafar Nafes, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ghafar Nafes, M.D.'s prescribing is 7% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $114K in brand drug costs.
Does Ghafar Nafes, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Ghafar Nafes, M.D. had 216 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 147,760 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ghafar Nafes, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ghafar Nafes, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ghafar Nafes, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Ghafar Nafes, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,242 Part D claims and 911 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ghafar Nafes, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Ghafar Nafes, M.D.'s NPI is 1548417751 with credentials M.D.. 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.
- 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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