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KASHIF ZAHEER, MD

Hospitalist Physician in OAK LAWN, Illinois. 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 · 258 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$133.92
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KASHIF ZAHEER, MD filed 2,318 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in OAK LAWN, Illinois, prescribing 89% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
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.

KASHIF ZAHEER, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,318 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KASHIF ZAHEER, MD 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 KASHIF ZAHEER, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/05/2006

NPI 1417996729

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,318 161% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Illinois

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hospitalist Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospitalist Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

KASHIF ZAHEER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6700 W 95TH ST STE 220, OAK LAWN, IL, 60453, with a listed phone of (708) 974-7300. NPI 1417996729 was issued on 06/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ZAHEER 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 2,318 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 258 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $321K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%. 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

6700 W 95TH ST STE 220
OAK LAWN, IL 60453

Provider Details

NPI 1417996729
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/05/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KASHIF ZAHEER, 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.

OSF MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP
ROCKFORD, IL

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 KASHIF ZAHEER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$134

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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 — Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KASHIF ZAHEER, MD. To verify KASHIF ZAHEER, MD's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KASHIF ZAHEER, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 2,318 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.

2,318
Total Claims
$321K
Total Drug Cost
258
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,129
Total Day Supply
151,106
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$269K
Generic Drug Cost
$49K
Opioid Claims
96 (4.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
21

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.45
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 34, 65-74: 124, 75-84: 75, 85+: 25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KASHIF ZAHEER, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
143
Losartan Potassium
116
Levothyroxine Sodium
87
Amlodipine Besylate
85
Tramadol Hcl
73
Metformin Hcl
66
Omeprazole
61
Pantoprazole Sodium
55
Metoprolol Succinate
52
Hydralazine Hcl
50

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How KASHIF ZAHEER, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

KASHIF ZAHEER, MD's 2,318 claims are above the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Illinois

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KASHIF ZAHEER, MD's specialty?
KASHIF ZAHEER, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in OAK LAWN, Illinois. Credentials: MD.
How much does KASHIF ZAHEER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KASHIF ZAHEER, MD wrote 2,318 Medicare Part D claims totaling $321K in drug costs for 258 beneficiaries.
Where is KASHIF ZAHEER, MD located?
KASHIF ZAHEER, MD is located at 6700 W 95TH ST STE 220, OAK LAWN, IL, 60453. Phone: (708) 974-7300.
What is KASHIF ZAHEER, MD's NPI number?
KASHIF ZAHEER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417996729, issued on 06/05/2006.
Does KASHIF ZAHEER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KASHIF ZAHEER, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $269K in brand drug costs.
Does KASHIF ZAHEER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, KASHIF ZAHEER, MD had 96 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KASHIF ZAHEER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KASHIF ZAHEER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KASHIF ZAHEER, MD accept Medicare?
KASHIF ZAHEER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,318 Part D claims and 258 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KASHIF ZAHEER, MD's credentials?
KASHIF ZAHEER, MD's NPI is 1417996729 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.
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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