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2026 NPPES data Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1962884809
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Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician in Houston, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,436 in Hematology (Internal 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
77
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 693
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.4/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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
Hind Rafei reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.4/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 77 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 81.4/100
- MIPS score · -2 vs avg
- 77
- Part D claims, 2023
- 82%
- 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.
Hind Rafei's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
81 36th percentile higher than 36% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Hind Rafei sits
This provider among hematology (internal medicine) physician peers
Across the 570 hematology (internal medicine) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Hind Rafei writes more Part D claims than 11% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 44% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-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 hematology (internal medicine) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Hind Rafei. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Hind Rafei practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 Hind Rafei?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
77 89% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
81.4/100 1.7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Hind Rafei's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 81.4/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician) - 81.4/100 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).
Hind Rafei appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX, 77030, with a listed phone of (713) 792-6161. NPI 1962884809 was issued on 06/28/2015.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 77 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $108K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 81.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.3, Cost 50), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,436 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 693 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 | 1962884809 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/28/2015 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
81.3897
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.2519
Quality
49.9786
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Hind Rafei 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.
Physicians Referral Service
Houston, TX
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 - Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Hind Rafei. To verify Hind Rafei's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Hind Rafei - brand share 18.0%
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician average
18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 77 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.
77
Total Claims
$108K
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 86
- Total Day Supply
- 2,215
- Brand vs Generic
- 18% brand / 82% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $103K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 65.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 4.29
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prevymis Letermovir | 14 |
| Valacyclovir Valacyclovir Hcl | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Hind Rafei fits within the Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
1,436
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
50
States with Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
693
Avg Claims per Provider
Hind Rafei's 77 claims are below the specialty average of 693.
Nearby Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Rafei.
Dr. Mohammad Abdulla
MD
Houston, TX
Dr. Aimaz Afrough
M.D.
Dallas, TX
Dr. Yosra Aljawai
M.D.
Houston, TX
Dr. Nitya Alluri
MD
Austin, TX
Dr. Effrosyni Apostolidou
MD, PHD
Houston, TX
Compare Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hind Rafei's specialty? ▼
Hind Rafei specializes in Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Houston, Texas.
How much does Hind Rafei prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Hind Rafei wrote 77 Medicare Part D claims totaling $108K in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
What is Hind Rafei's Medicare quality score? ▼
Hind Rafei has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.4/100 (Quality: 81.3, Cost: 50). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Hind Rafei located? ▼
Hind Rafei is located at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX, 77030. Phone: (713) 792-6161.
What is Hind Rafei's NPI number? ▼
Hind Rafei's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962884809, issued on 06/28/2015.
Does Hind Rafei prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Hind Rafei's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $103K in brand drug costs.
How many Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,436 Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 693 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Hind Rafei prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Hind Rafei's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prevymis, Valacyclovir. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Hind Rafei accept Medicare? ▼
Hind Rafei appears in CMS Medicare data with 77 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Hind Rafei's credentials? ▼
Hind Rafei's NPI is 1962884809. 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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