2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1902326838 M.B.,B.S MD
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KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD

Nephrology Physician in ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana. 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
711
Medicare Part D claims · 160 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
63.1556/100
▼ 20 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.1K
52 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 711 claims across 160 beneficiaries — 25% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 63.1556/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.1K across 52 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 63.1556 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 711 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD 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).

KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/21/2017

NPI 1902326838

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

711 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

63.1556/100 19.944399999999995% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Nephrology Physician share within Louisiana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
63.1556/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 63.1556/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%63.2%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 63.1556/100 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).

KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.B.,B.S MD. NPI: 1902326838. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.B.,B.S MD credentials at 201 4TH ST STE 5A, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71301, with a listed phone of (318) 483-1961. NPI 1902326838 was issued on 06/21/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BASHIR 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 711 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 160 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $388K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% generic by claim count. 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 63.1556/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 52.9865, Cost 56.5365), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

201 4TH ST STE 5A
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301

Provider Details

NPI 1902326838
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.B.,B.S MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/21/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

63.1556
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
52.9865
Quality
56.5365
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S 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.

LAFAYETTE KIDNEY CARE LLC
NATCHITOCHES, LA

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 KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.1K

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 711 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.

711
Total Claims
$388K
Total Drug Cost
160
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,064
Total Day Supply
30,684
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$366K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K
Antibiotic Claims
31

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.61
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Torsemide
92
Velphoro
Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide
43
Auryxia
Ferric Citrate
35
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
34
Chlorthalidone
32
Losartan Potassium
30
Amlodipine Besylate
29
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
25
Sevelamer Carbonate
22
Pravastatin Sodium
17

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD's 711 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD's specialty?
KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana. Credentials: M.B.,B.S MD.
How much does KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD wrote 711 Medicare Part D claims totaling $388K in drug costs for 160 beneficiaries.
What is KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD's Medicare quality score?
KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 63.1556/100 (Quality: 52.9865, Cost: 56.5365). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD located?
KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD is located at 201 4TH ST STE 5A, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71301. Phone: (318) 483-1961.
What is KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD's NPI number?
KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902326838, issued on 06/21/2017.
Does KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD's prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $366K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Torsemide, Velphoro, Auryxia. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD accept Medicare?
KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 711 Part D claims and 160 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD's credentials?
KHAWAJA BASHIR, M.B.,B.S MD's NPI is 1902326838 with credentials M.B.,B.S 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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