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2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1235103896 MD
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Gastroenterology Physician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,567 in Gastroenterology 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 476 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.8/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$166.97
5 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
Hossam Kandil, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.8/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,444 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 93.8/100
- MIPS score · +11 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 81%
- 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.
Hossam Kandil, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
94 Top 29% higher than 71% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Hossam Kandil, MD sits
This provider among gastroenterology physician peers
Across the 5,957 gastroenterology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Hossam Kandil, MD writes more Part D claims than 79% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 75% - placing this provider in the high-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 gastroenterology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Hossam Kandil, MD. 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)
Hossam Kandil, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Hossam Kandil, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Gastroenterology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,444 73% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
93.8/100 10.7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania
How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Hossam Kandil, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gastroenterology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 93.8/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Gastroenterology Physician) - 93.8/100 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).
Hossam Kandil, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1307 FEDERAL ST, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, with a listed phone of (412) 359-8900. NPI 1235103896 was issued on 02/13/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,444 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 476 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $486K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.1), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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 | 1235103896 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gastroenterology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/13/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
93.7848
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.0781
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Hossam Kandil, MD 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.
Allegheny Clinic
Pittsburgh, PA
Dlp Conemaugh Physician Practices LLC
Johnstown, PA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
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 Hossam Kandil, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$167
Largest payer
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, 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 - Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Hossam Kandil, MD. To verify Hossam Kandil, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases
PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Hossam Kandil, MD - brand share 19.0%
Gastroenterology Physician average
19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 1,444 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.
1,444
Total Claims
$486K
Total Drug Cost
476
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,796
- Total Day Supply
- 43,180
- Brand vs Generic
- 19% brand / 81% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $417K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $70K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 23
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.18
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 52, 65-74: 284, 75-84: 119, 85+: 21
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Hossam Kandil, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Famotidine
Famotidine
220 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
219 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
151 claims
- Plenvu 84
Plenvu
84 claims
- Mesalamine 61
Mesalamine
61 claims
- Colestipol Hcl 40
Colestipol Hcl
40 claims
- Balsalazide Disodium 32
Balsalazide Disodium
32 claims
- Furosemide 28
Furosemide
28 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Famotidine | 220 |
| Omeprazole | 219 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 151 |
| Plenvu Peg3350/Sod Sul/Nacl/Kcl/Asb/C | 84 |
| Mesalamine | 61 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 40 |
| Balsalazide Disodium | 32 |
| Furosemide | 28 |
| Humira(Cf) Pen Adalimumab | 25 |
| Sulfasalazine | 24 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gastroenterology Physician Overview
How Hossam Kandil, MD fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.
16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider
Hossam Kandil, MD's 1,444 claims are above the specialty average of 833.
Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kandil.
Dr. Gebran Abboud
M.D.
Johnstown, PA
Dr. Heitham Abdul-Baki
M.D.
Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Faten Aberra
MD
Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Segun Abogunde
MD
Erie, PA
Dr. Jeffrey Abrams
M.D.
Phila, PA
Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Pennsylvania medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hossam Kandil, MD's specialty? ▼
Hossam Kandil, MD specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does Hossam Kandil, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Hossam Kandil, MD wrote 1,444 Medicare Part D claims totaling $486K in drug costs for 476 beneficiaries.
What is Hossam Kandil, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Hossam Kandil, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.8/100 (Quality: 85.1). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Hossam Kandil, MD located? ▼
Hossam Kandil, MD is located at 1307 FEDERAL ST, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212. Phone: (412) 359-8900.
What is Hossam Kandil, MD's NPI number? ▼
Hossam Kandil, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235103896, issued on 02/13/2006.
Does Hossam Kandil, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Hossam Kandil, MD's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $417K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Hossam Kandil, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Hossam Kandil, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Famotidine, Omeprazole, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Hossam Kandil, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Hossam Kandil, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,444 Part D claims and 476 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Hossam Kandil, MD's credentials? ▼
Hossam Kandil, MD's NPI is 1235103896 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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