2026 NPPES data Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician NPI 1518283282 MD
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MAHMOUD ABDOU, MD

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician in ATLANTA, Georgia. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 458 beneficiaries · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician avg: 2K
MIPS score
92.2614/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$149.45
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MAHMOUD ABDOU, MD is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 458 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.2614/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $149.45 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MAHMOUD ABDOU, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.2614 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,767 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)

MAHMOUD ABDOU, 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).

MAHMOUD ABDOU, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/20/2010

NPI 1518283282

Primary specialty

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician

Niche

510 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,767 57% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,762

MIPS final score

92.2614/100 9.1614% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician share within Georgia

1. Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MAHMOUD ABDOU, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.2614/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician) — 92.2614/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.3%
MIPS final score (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician) — 92.2614/100 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.

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MAHMOUD ABDOU, MD is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1518283282. 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.

MAHMOUD ABDOU, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1365 CLIFTON RD NE BLDG A2ND, ATLANTA, GA, 30322, with a listed phone of (404) 778-5299. NPI 1518283282 was issued on 04/20/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ABDOU 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 2,767 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 458 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $825K in drug spend. 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 92.2614/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.8353), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 510 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 1,762 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

1365 CLIFTON RD NE BLDG A2ND
ATLANTA, GA 30322

Provider Details

NPI 1518283282
Specialty Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/20/2010

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

92.2614
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.8353
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MAHMOUD ABDOU, 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.

THE EMORY CLINIC INC
ATLANTA, GA

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 MAHMOUD ABDOU, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$149

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,767
Total Claims
$825K
Total Drug Cost
458
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,950
Total Day Supply
176,342
Generic Drug Cost
$76K
Antibiotic Claims
43

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.10
Gender Split
40% female / 60% male
Age Distribution
<65: 182, 65-74: 158, 75-84: 98, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Spironolactone
294
Torsemide
243
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
182
Metoprolol Succinate
162
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
159
Eliquis
Apixaban
125
Atorvastatin Calcium
123
Carvedilol
100
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
88
Pantoprazole Sodium
80

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

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Overview

How MAHMOUD ABDOU, MD fits within the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

510
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician
1,762
Avg Claims per Provider

MAHMOUD ABDOU, MD's 2,767 claims are above the specialty average of 1,762.

Nearby Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MAHMOUD ABDOU, MD's specialty?
MAHMOUD ABDOU, MD specializes in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician and practices in ATLANTA, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does MAHMOUD ABDOU, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MAHMOUD ABDOU, MD wrote 2,767 Medicare Part D claims totaling $825K in drug costs for 458 beneficiaries.
What is MAHMOUD ABDOU, MD's Medicare quality score?
MAHMOUD ABDOU, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.2614/100 (Quality: 73.8353). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MAHMOUD ABDOU, MD located?
MAHMOUD ABDOU, MD is located at 1365 CLIFTON RD NE BLDG A2ND, ATLANTA, GA, 30322. Phone: (404) 778-5299.
What is MAHMOUD ABDOU, MD's NPI number?
MAHMOUD ABDOU, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518283282, issued on 04/20/2010.
How many Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 510 Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider writes 1,762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MAHMOUD ABDOU, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MAHMOUD ABDOU, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Spironolactone, Torsemide, Entresto. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MAHMOUD ABDOU, MD accept Medicare?
MAHMOUD ABDOU, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,767 Part D claims and 458 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MAHMOUD ABDOU, MD's credentials?
MAHMOUD ABDOU, MD's NPI is 1518283282 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.
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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