KHWAJA ALIM, MD
Ph.D. Medical Genetics in HENDERSON, Nevada. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.
What stands out: KHWAJA ALIM, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 58.8529 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 647 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.
KHWAJA ALIM, MD at a glance
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Medicare Part D claims
MIPS final score
Specialty distribution in Nevada
How Ph.D. Medical Genetics compares to other specialties among Nevada providers
Ph.D. Medical Genetics share within Nevada
Ph.D. Medical Genetics is one of the more visible NUCC categories in Nevada
Each bar reflects the share of in-state providers whose primary NUCC taxonomy matches the specialty. Long tail of ~690 NUCC codes folded into "Other" to keep the comparison legible.
Medicare quality performance — MIPS
KHWAJA ALIM, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ph.D. Medical Genetics national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 58.8529/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Ph.D. Medical Genetics) — 58.8529/100 vs national avg 83.1
Quality benchmarks
- National MIPS avg 2023 reporting year
- Quality dim CMS Quality category
- Cost dim CMS Cost category
- Specialty volume Ph.D. Medical Genetics US NPIs
58.8529/100 MIPS final score — 24.2 pts below the 83.1 national average
Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities composite score for the 2023 performance year. Specialty: Ph.D. Medical Genetics. Quality dim: 39.4082. Cost dim: 49.4521.
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.
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KHWAJA ALIM, MD is a Ph.D. Medical Genetics provider practicing in HENDERSON, Nevada, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1245380880. 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.
KHWAJA ALIM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ph.D. Medical Genetics provider holding MD credentials at 10624 S EASTERN AVE, HENDERSON, NV, 89052, with a listed phone of (702) 800-5393. NPI 1245380880 was issued on 01/12/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALIM 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 647 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 269 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $30K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.0%. 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 58.8529/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 39.4082, Cost 49.4521), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Ph.D. Medical Genetics is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 357 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 984 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 | 1245380880 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ph.D. Medical Genetics |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/12/2007 |
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How we sourced this profile
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where KHWAJA ALIM, 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.
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 647 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.
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 656
- Total Day Supply
- 12,161
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $19K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $11K
- Opioid Claims
- 65 (10.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 135
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.35
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 35, 65-74: 91, 75-84: 114, 85+: 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 |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 29 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 28 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 27 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 27 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 26 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 22 |
| Naloxone Hcl | 21 |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | 18 |
| Furosemide | 15 |
| Metronidazole | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ph.D. Medical Genetics Overview
How KHWAJA ALIM, MD fits within the Ph.D. Medical Genetics landscape nationally.
KHWAJA ALIM, MD's 647 claims are below the specialty average of 984.
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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.
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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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