2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1588049084 MD
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MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota. 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
24
Medicare Part D claims · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 100% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
76.6912/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$338.97
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, MD is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ([object Object]) practicing in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 24 claims — 100% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.6912/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $338.97 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.6912 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 24 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/25/2015

NPI 1588049084

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

24 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

MIPS final score

76.6912/100 6.408799999999999% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Dakota

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers

South Dakota providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within South Dakota

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within South Dakota

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.6912/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 76.6912/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%76.7%
MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 76.6912/100 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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MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, MD is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider practicing in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1588049084. 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.

MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding MD credentials at 1600 W 22ND ST, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57105, with a listed phone of (605) 312-1000. NPI 1588049084 was issued on 07/25/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE 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 24 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $737K in drug spend, split 100% brand-name and 0% 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 76.6912/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.5693, Cost 44.5681), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

1600 W 22ND ST
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105

Provider Details

NPI 1588049084
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/25/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

76.6912
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.5693
Quality
44.5681
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, 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.

SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER
SIOUX FALLS, SD

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 MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$339

Largest payer

Sarepta Therapeutics, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, MD — brand share 100.0%
Specialty average (est.)

100% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 24 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.

24
Total Claims
$737K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
25
Total Day Supply
684
Brand vs Generic
100% brand / 0% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$737K
Generic Drug Cost
$0

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
50.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.68

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Evrysdi
Risdiplam
24

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, MD fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, MD's 24 claims are below the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in South Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE.

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, MD's specialty?
MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, MD specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota. Credentials: MD.
How much does MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, MD wrote 24 Medicare Part D claims totaling $737K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, MD's Medicare quality score?
MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.6912/100 (Quality: 78.5693, Cost: 44.5681). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, MD located?
MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, MD is located at 1600 W 22ND ST, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57105. Phone: (605) 312-1000.
What is MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, MD's NPI number?
MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588049084, issued on 07/25/2015.
Does MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, MD's prescribing is 100% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $737K in brand drug costs.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Evrysdi. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, MD accept Medicare?
MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 24 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, MD's credentials?
MOHAMAD ABOU MERHI SAIFEDDINE, MD's NPI is 1588049084 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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