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2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1952561631 MD
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Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in Arlington, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,528 in Interventional Pain Medicine 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 252 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$23.01
1 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 Arif, MD filed 1,106 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in Arlington, Texas, prescribing 95% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 95%
- 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 Arif, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,106 Top 23% higher than 77% 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 Arif, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Arif, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,106 50% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Texas 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 Interventional Pain Medicine 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 Arif, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6407 S COOPER ST STE 117, Arlington, TX, 76001, with a listed phone of (412) 655-4362. NPI 1952561631 was issued on 06/16/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,106 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 252 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $64K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 75.6%.
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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 | 1952561631 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Interventional Pain Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/16/2008 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Muhammad Arif, 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.
Excel Pain Consultants LLC
Aliquippa, PA
Spine And Pain Clinic OF Texas
Longview, TX
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 Arif, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$23
Largest payer
Boston Scientific Corporation
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.
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Muhammad Arif, MD. To verify Muhammad Arif, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Muhammad Arif, MD - brand share 5.0%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 1,106 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.
1,106
Total Claims
$64K
Total Drug Cost
252
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,145
- Total Day Supply
- 31,013
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $31K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $33K
- Opioid Claims
- 836 (75.6% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 64.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.69
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 116, 65-74: 94, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Muhammad Arif, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
478 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 99
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
99 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er 60
Morphine Sulfate Er
60 claims
- Gabapentin 56
Gabapentin
56 claims
- Meloxicam 35
Meloxicam
35 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 35
Tramadol Hcl
35 claims
- Acetaminophen-Code… 34
Acetaminophen-Codeine
34 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl 34
Tizanidine Hcl
34 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 478 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 99 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 60 |
| Gabapentin | 56 |
| Meloxicam | 35 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 35 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine Acetaminophen With Codeine | 34 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 34 |
| Fentanyl | 25 |
| Pregabalin | 22 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview
How Muhammad Arif, MD fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider
Muhammad Arif, MD's 1,106 claims are below the specialty average of 2,197.
Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Arif.
Dr. Tariq Alfarra
DO
Temple, TX
Dr. Aaron Ali
MD
Austin, TX
Dr. Asif Ali
DO
Sugar Land, TX
Michele Alston
San Antonio, TX
Dr. David Amaro-Driedger
MD
Killeen, TX
Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Muhammad Arif, MD's specialty? ▼
Muhammad Arif, MD specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in Arlington, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Muhammad Arif, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Muhammad Arif, MD wrote 1,106 Medicare Part D claims totaling $64K in drug costs for 252 beneficiaries.
Where is Muhammad Arif, MD located? ▼
Muhammad Arif, MD is located at 6407 S COOPER ST STE 117, Arlington, TX, 76001. Phone: (412) 655-4362.
What is Muhammad Arif, MD's NPI number? ▼
Muhammad Arif, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952561631, issued on 06/16/2008.
Does Muhammad Arif, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Muhammad Arif, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $31K in brand drug costs.
Does Muhammad Arif, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Muhammad Arif, MD had 836 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 75.6%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Muhammad Arif, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Muhammad Arif, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Morphine Sulfate Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Muhammad Arif, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Muhammad Arif, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,106 Part D claims and 252 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Muhammad Arif, MD's credentials? ▼
Muhammad Arif, MD's NPI is 1952561631 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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