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2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1114948569 MD
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Gastroenterology Physician in Westlake, Ohio.
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
135
Medicare Part D claims · 56 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.3/100
▲ 4 pts above 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
Iqbal Ahmed, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.3/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 135 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 87.3/100
- MIPS score · +4 vs avg
- 135
- Part D claims, 2023
- 78%
- 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.
Iqbal Ahmed, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
87 Top 46% higher than 54% 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 Iqbal Ahmed, 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, Iqbal Ahmed, MD writes more Part D claims than 11% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 59% - placing this provider in the lower-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 Iqbal Ahmed, 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)
Iqbal Ahmed, 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 Iqbal Ahmed, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Gastroenterology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
135 84% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
87.3/100 4.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Ohio
How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Iqbal Ahmed, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gastroenterology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 87.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Gastroenterology Physician) - 87.3/100 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).
Iqbal Ahmed, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 850 COLUMBIA RD, Westlake, OH, 44145, with a listed phone of (440) 808-1212. NPI 1114948569 was issued on 07/21/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 135 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 56 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $20K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 87.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.8), 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 | 1114948569 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gastroenterology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/21/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
87.2576
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.832
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
License & disciplinary context - Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Iqbal Ahmed, MD. To verify Iqbal Ahmed, MD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases
OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Iqbal Ahmed, MD - brand share 22.0%
Gastroenterology Physician average
22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 135 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.
135
Total Claims
$20K
Total Drug Cost
56
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 168
- Total Day Supply
- 4,364
- Brand vs Generic
- 22% brand / 78% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $18K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.60
- Gender Split
- 66% female / 34% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Iqbal Ahmed, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
48 claims
- Dicyclomine Hcl
Dicyclomine Hcl
22 claims
- Lubiprostone 14
Lubiprostone
14 claims
- Omeprazole 11
Omeprazole
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 48 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 22 |
| Lubiprostone | 14 |
| Omeprazole | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gastroenterology Physician Overview
How Iqbal Ahmed, 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
Iqbal Ahmed, MD's 135 claims are below the specialty average of 833.
Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Ohio
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ahmed.
Dr. Rami Abbass
M.D.
Mentor, OH
Dr. Fayez Abboud
M.D.
Troy, OH
Dr. Sulieman Abdal Raheem
MD
Norwalk, OH
Dr. Ala' Abdel Jalil
M.D.
Cleveland, OH
Dr. Mohammad Abdrabbo
MD
Montgomery, OH
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.
- 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 Ohio medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iqbal Ahmed, MD's specialty? ▼
Iqbal Ahmed, MD specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in Westlake, Ohio. Credentials: MD.
How much does Iqbal Ahmed, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Iqbal Ahmed, MD wrote 135 Medicare Part D claims totaling $20K in drug costs for 56 beneficiaries.
What is Iqbal Ahmed, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Iqbal Ahmed, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.3/100 (Quality: 76.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Iqbal Ahmed, MD located? ▼
Iqbal Ahmed, MD is located at 850 COLUMBIA RD, Westlake, OH, 44145. Phone: (440) 808-1212.
What is Iqbal Ahmed, MD's NPI number? ▼
Iqbal Ahmed, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114948569, issued on 07/21/2006.
Does Iqbal Ahmed, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Iqbal Ahmed, MD's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $18K 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 Iqbal Ahmed, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Iqbal Ahmed, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Dicyclomine Hcl, Lubiprostone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Iqbal Ahmed, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Iqbal Ahmed, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 135 Part D claims and 56 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Iqbal Ahmed, MD's credentials? ▼
Iqbal Ahmed, MD's NPI is 1114948569 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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