2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1225081789 MD
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GHASSAN BACHIR, MD

Surgery Physician in MADERA, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 251 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

GHASSAN BACHIR, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,265 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

GHASSAN BACHIR, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

GHASSAN BACHIR, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 GHASSAN BACHIR, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/18/2006

NPI 1225081789

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,265 1240% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Surgery Physician share within California

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

GHASSAN BACHIR, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 75/100 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.

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).

GHASSAN BACHIR, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 720 E. ALMOND AVE, MADERA, CA, 93637, with a listed phone of (559) 661-7000. NPI 1225081789 was issued on 05/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BACHIR 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 2,265 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 251 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $220K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

720 E. ALMOND AVE
MADERA, CA 93637

Provider Details

NPI 1225081789
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/18/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

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 GHASSAN BACHIR, MD. To verify GHASSAN BACHIR, 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

GHASSAN BACHIR, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 2,265 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.

2,265
Total Claims
$220K
Total Drug Cost
251
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,337
Total Day Supply
113,167
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$172K
Generic Drug Cost
$48K
Opioid Claims
38 (1.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
282

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 129, 75-84: 78, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What GHASSAN BACHIR, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Methylprednisolone
124
Azithromycin
119
Atorvastatin Calcium
114
Amlodipine Besylate
100
Levothyroxine Sodium
61
Ezetimibe
57
Metformin Hcl
57
Alprazolam
55
Ibuprofen
54
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
52

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How GHASSAN BACHIR, MD fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

GHASSAN BACHIR, MD's 2,265 claims are above the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHASSAN BACHIR, MD's specialty?
GHASSAN BACHIR, MD specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in MADERA, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does GHASSAN BACHIR, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GHASSAN BACHIR, MD wrote 2,265 Medicare Part D claims totaling $220K in drug costs for 251 beneficiaries.
What is GHASSAN BACHIR, MD's Medicare quality score?
GHASSAN BACHIR, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GHASSAN BACHIR, MD located?
GHASSAN BACHIR, MD is located at 720 E. ALMOND AVE, MADERA, CA, 93637. Phone: (559) 661-7000.
What is GHASSAN BACHIR, MD's NPI number?
GHASSAN BACHIR, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225081789, issued on 05/18/2006.
Does GHASSAN BACHIR, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GHASSAN BACHIR, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $172K in brand drug costs.
Does GHASSAN BACHIR, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, GHASSAN BACHIR, MD had 38 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GHASSAN BACHIR, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GHASSAN BACHIR, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone, Azithromycin, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GHASSAN BACHIR, MD accept Medicare?
GHASSAN BACHIR, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,265 Part D claims and 251 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GHASSAN BACHIR, MD's credentials?
GHASSAN BACHIR, MD's NPI is 1225081789 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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