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2026 NPPES data Allergy & Immunology Physician NPI 1306883061 M.D.
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Allergy & Immunology Physician in New Castle, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,390 in Allergy & Immunology 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
269
Medicare Part D claims · 73 beneficiaries · Allergy & Immunology Physician avg: 764
Generic prescribing
62%
generic claims · 38% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$232.23
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Muhammad Afzal, M.D. filed 269 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Allergy & Immunology Physician in New Castle, Indiana, prescribing 62% generic.
- 269
- Part D claims, 2023
- 62%
- 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.
Muhammad Afzal, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
269 49th percentile higher than 49% 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)
Muhammad Afzal, M.D. 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 Muhammad Afzal, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Allergy & Immunology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
269 65% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Allergy & Immunology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana 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 Allergy & Immunology 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).
Muhammad Afzal, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Allergy & Immunology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1007 N 16TH ST, New Castle, IN, 47362, with a listed phone of (765) 599-3435. NPI 1306883061 was issued on 06/01/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 269 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 73 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $365K in drug spend, split 38% brand-name and 62% generic by claim count.
Allergy & Immunology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,390 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 764 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 | 1306883061 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Allergy & Immunology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/01/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Muhammad Afzal, M.D. 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.
New Castle Clinic Inc
New Castle, IN
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 Muhammad Afzal, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$232
Largest payer
ABBVIE 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 · Above average
Muhammad Afzal, M.D. - brand share 38.0%
Allergy & Immunology Physician average
38% brand-name claims vs 62% generic, on 269 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.
269
Total Claims
$365K
Total Drug Cost
73
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 328
- Total Day Supply
- 7,253
- Brand vs Generic
- 38% brand / 62% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $335K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $30K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 111
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.55
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Muhammad Afzal, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Santyl
Santyl
29 claims
- Biktarvy
Biktarvy
26 claims
- Ceftriaxone
Ceftriaxone
19 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
17 claims
- Genvoya
Genvoya
13 claims
- Descovy
Descovy
12 claims
- Ertapenem
Ertapenem
12 claims
- Montelukast Sodium
Montelukast Sodium
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Santyl Collagenase Clostridium Hist. | 29 |
| Biktarvy Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala | 26 |
| Ceftriaxone Ceftriaxone Sodium | 19 |
| Cephalexin | 17 |
| Genvoya Elviteg/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alafen | 13 |
| Descovy Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam | 12 |
| Ertapenem Ertapenem Sodium | 12 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 12 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 11 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Allergy & Immunology Physician Overview
How Muhammad Afzal, M.D. fits within the Allergy & Immunology Physician landscape nationally.
3,390
Allergy & Immunology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Allergy & Immunology Physician
764
Avg Claims per Provider
Muhammad Afzal, M.D.'s 269 claims are below the specialty average of 764.
Nearby Allergy & Immunology Physician Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Afzal.
Dr. Sohaib Aleem
MD
South Bend, IN
Dr. Frank Amodio
MD
Evansville, IN
Dr. Christina Barnes
MD
South Bend, IN
Dr. Jillian Belmonte
MD
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Sang Chyung
M.D.
Michigan City, IN
Compare Allergy & Immunology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Muhammad Afzal, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Muhammad Afzal, M.D. specializes in Allergy & Immunology Physician and practices in New Castle, Indiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Muhammad Afzal, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Muhammad Afzal, M.D. wrote 269 Medicare Part D claims totaling $365K in drug costs for 73 beneficiaries.
Where is Muhammad Afzal, M.D. located? ▼
Muhammad Afzal, M.D. is located at 1007 N 16TH ST, New Castle, IN, 47362. Phone: (765) 599-3435.
What is Muhammad Afzal, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Muhammad Afzal, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306883061, issued on 06/01/2006.
Does Muhammad Afzal, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Muhammad Afzal, M.D.'s prescribing is 38% brand-name and 62% generic drugs by claim count, with $335K in brand drug costs.
How many Allergy & Immunology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,390 Allergy & Immunology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Allergy & Immunology Physician provider writes 764 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Muhammad Afzal, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Muhammad Afzal, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Santyl, Biktarvy, Ceftriaxone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Muhammad Afzal, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Muhammad Afzal, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 269 Part D claims and 73 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Muhammad Afzal, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Muhammad Afzal, M.D.'s NPI is 1306883061 with credentials M.D.. 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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