2026 NPPES data Vascular Neurology Physician NPI 1598945156 MD
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MUHAMMAD FAROOQ, MD

Vascular Neurology Physician in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan. 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
893
Medicare Part D claims · 173 beneficiaries · Vascular Neurology Physician avg: 378
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$171.38
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MUHAMMAD FAROOQ, MD filed 893 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Vascular Neurology Physician in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, prescribing 85% generic.

893
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.

MUHAMMAD FAROOQ, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

893 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MUHAMMAD FAROOQ, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 8 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 FAROOQ, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/12/2007

NPI 1598945156

Primary specialty

Vascular Neurology Physician

Niche

555 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

893 136% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 378

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Vascular Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Vascular Neurology Physician share within Michigan

1. Vascular Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Vascular Neurology Physician share within Michigan

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Vascular Neurology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Vascular Neurology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Vascular Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Vascular Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 FAROOQ, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vascular Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 220 CHERRY ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49503, with a listed phone of (616) 685-5050. NPI 1598945156 was issued on 11/12/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FAROOQ 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 893 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 173 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $252K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% 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.

Vascular Neurology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 555 enrolled providers across 47 states and an average of 378 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

220 CHERRY ST SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

Provider Details

NPI 1598945156
Specialty Vascular Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/12/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MUHAMMAD FAROOQ, 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.

NORTHEASTERN HEALTH SYSTEM
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
TAHLEQUAH, OK
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 370089
ADVANTAGE HEALTH/SAINT MARY'S MEDICAL GROUP
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES MT
ADA, MI
PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES WASHINGTON
ADA, MI
PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES- WASHINGTON
ADA, MI
PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES- WASHINGTON
ADA, MI

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 FAROOQ, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$171

Largest payer

UCB, 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.

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MUHAMMAD FAROOQ, MD. To verify MUHAMMAD FAROOQ, MD's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MUHAMMAD FAROOQ, MD — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 893 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.

893
Total Claims
$252K
Total Drug Cost
173
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,423
Total Day Supply
40,394
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$224K
Generic Drug Cost
$28K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.37
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 51, 65-74: 65, 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 FAROOQ, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Gabapentin
136
Oxcarbazepine
123
Atorvastatin Calcium
75
Levetiracetam
55
Sumatriptan Succinate
41
Aimovig Autoinjector
Erenumab-Aooe
28
Divalproex Sodium
24
Zonisamide
24
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
23
Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe
Butalb/Acetaminophen/Caffeine
22

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

Vascular Neurology Physician Overview

How MUHAMMAD FAROOQ, MD fits within the Vascular Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

555
Vascular Neurology Physician Providers in US
47
States with Vascular Neurology Physician
378
Avg Claims per Provider

MUHAMMAD FAROOQ, MD's 893 claims are above the specialty average of 378.

Nearby Vascular Neurology Physician Providers in Michigan

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

Compare Vascular Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MUHAMMAD FAROOQ, MD's specialty?
MUHAMMAD FAROOQ, MD specializes in Vascular Neurology Physician and practices in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan. Credentials: MD.
How much does MUHAMMAD FAROOQ, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MUHAMMAD FAROOQ, MD wrote 893 Medicare Part D claims totaling $252K in drug costs for 173 beneficiaries.
Where is MUHAMMAD FAROOQ, MD located?
MUHAMMAD FAROOQ, MD is located at 220 CHERRY ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49503. Phone: (616) 685-5050.
What is MUHAMMAD FAROOQ, MD's NPI number?
MUHAMMAD FAROOQ, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598945156, issued on 11/12/2007.
Does MUHAMMAD FAROOQ, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MUHAMMAD FAROOQ, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $224K in brand drug costs.
How many Vascular Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 555 Vascular Neurology Physician providers across 47 states in the US. The average Vascular Neurology Physician provider writes 378 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MUHAMMAD FAROOQ, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MUHAMMAD FAROOQ, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Oxcarbazepine, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MUHAMMAD FAROOQ, MD accept Medicare?
MUHAMMAD FAROOQ, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 893 Part D claims and 173 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MUHAMMAD FAROOQ, MD's credentials?
MUHAMMAD FAROOQ, MD's NPI is 1598945156 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.
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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