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2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1043232846 MD
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Nephrology Physician in Rockford, Illinois.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,534 in Nephrology 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 359 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Mashood Ahmad, MD filed 1,502 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nephrology Physician in Rockford, Illinois, prescribing 85% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- 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.
Mashood Ahmad, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,502 Top 19% higher than 81% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Mashood Ahmad, 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 Mashood Ahmad, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nephrology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,502 3% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Illinois
How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Nephrology Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Mashood Ahmad, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 612 ROXBURY ROAD, Rockford, IL, 61107, with a listed phone of (815) 227-8300. NPI 1043232846 was issued on 07/24/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,502 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 359 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $177K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1043232846 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nephrology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/24/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Mashood Ahmad, 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.
Rna OF Rockford, PLLC
Beloit, WI
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
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 Mashood Ahmad, MD. To verify Mashood Ahmad, 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
Mashood Ahmad, MD - brand share 15.0%
Nephrology Physician average
15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 1,502 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.
1,502
Total Claims
$177K
Total Drug Cost
359
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,350
- Total Day Supply
- 99,060
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $146K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $31K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 23
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.41
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 49, 65-74: 134, 75-84: 132, 85+: 44
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Mashood Ahmad, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Calcitriol
Calcitriol
337 claims
- Farxiga
Farxiga
190 claims
- Vitamin D2
Vitamin D2
187 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 119
Amlodipine Besylate
119 claims
- Furosemide 106
Furosemide
106 claims
- Lisinopril 90
Lisinopril
90 claims
- Losartan Potassium 59
Losartan Potassium
59 claims
- Potassium Chloride 47
Potassium Chloride
47 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Calcitriol | 337 |
| Farxiga Dapagliflozin Propanediol | 190 |
| Vitamin D2 Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) | 187 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 119 |
| Furosemide | 106 |
| Lisinopril | 90 |
| Losartan Potassium | 59 |
| Potassium Chloride | 47 |
| Calcium Acetate | 42 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 31 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nephrology Physician Overview
How Mashood Ahmad, 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
Mashood Ahmad, MD's 1,502 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.
Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Illinois
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ahmad.
Dr. Momen Abbasi
M.D.
Chicago, IL
Dr. Pabitra Adhikari
MD
Chicago, IL
Dr. Bhavani Adusumilli
MD
Springfield, IL
Dr. Muhammad Sohaib Afzal
MD, MBBS
Maywood, IL
Dr. Nidhi Aggarwal
M.D.
Chicago, IL
Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mashood Ahmad, MD's specialty? ▼
Mashood Ahmad, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in Rockford, Illinois. Credentials: MD.
How much does Mashood Ahmad, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Mashood Ahmad, MD wrote 1,502 Medicare Part D claims totaling $177K in drug costs for 359 beneficiaries.
Where is Mashood Ahmad, MD located? ▼
Mashood Ahmad, MD is located at 612 ROXBURY ROAD, Rockford, IL, 61107. Phone: (815) 227-8300.
What is Mashood Ahmad, MD's NPI number? ▼
Mashood Ahmad, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043232846, issued on 07/24/2006.
Does Mashood Ahmad, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Mashood Ahmad, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $146K 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 Mashood Ahmad, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Mashood Ahmad, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Calcitriol, Farxiga, Vitamin D2. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Mashood Ahmad, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Mashood Ahmad, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,502 Part D claims and 359 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Mashood Ahmad, MD's credentials? ▼
Mashood Ahmad, MD's NPI is 1043232846 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.
- 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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