2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1205397254 MD
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MUHAMMAD HAMZA BUKHARI, MD

Hospitalist Physician in COLUMBIA, Maryland. 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
156
Medicare Part D claims · 71 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
MIPS score
86.7926/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: MUHAMMAD HAMZA BUKHARI, MD is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBIA, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 156 claims across 71 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.7926/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: MUHAMMAD HAMZA BUKHARI, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.7926 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 156 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MUHAMMAD HAMZA BUKHARI, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MUHAMMAD HAMZA BUKHARI, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/30/2019

NPI 1205397254

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

156 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

MIPS final score

86.7926/100 3.6925999999999988% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Maryland

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within Maryland

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MUHAMMAD HAMZA BUKHARI, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospitalist Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
86.7926/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 86.7926/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 86.7926/100 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.

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 HAMZA BUKHARI, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in COLUMBIA, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1205397254. 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.

MUHAMMAD HAMZA BUKHARI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5755 CEDAR LN, COLUMBIA, MD, 21044, with a listed phone of (410) 740-7890. NPI 1205397254 was issued on 03/30/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUKHARI 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 156 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 71 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend. 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 86.7926/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.467, Cost 72.0084), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

5755 CEDAR LN
COLUMBIA, MD 21044

Provider Details

NPI 1205397254
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/30/2019

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

86.7926
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.467
Quality
72.0084
Cost
97
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MUHAMMAD HAMZA BUKHARI, 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.

JOHNS HOPKINS COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS, INC
BALTIMORE, MD

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

156
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
71
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
168
Total Day Supply
3,420
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
22

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.95
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How MUHAMMAD HAMZA BUKHARI, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

MUHAMMAD HAMZA BUKHARI, MD's 156 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MUHAMMAD HAMZA BUKHARI, MD's specialty?
MUHAMMAD HAMZA BUKHARI, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in COLUMBIA, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does MUHAMMAD HAMZA BUKHARI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MUHAMMAD HAMZA BUKHARI, MD wrote 156 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 71 beneficiaries.
What is MUHAMMAD HAMZA BUKHARI, MD's Medicare quality score?
MUHAMMAD HAMZA BUKHARI, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.7926/100 (Quality: 86.467, Cost: 72.0084). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MUHAMMAD HAMZA BUKHARI, MD located?
MUHAMMAD HAMZA BUKHARI, MD is located at 5755 CEDAR LN, COLUMBIA, MD, 21044. Phone: (410) 740-7890.
What is MUHAMMAD HAMZA BUKHARI, MD's NPI number?
MUHAMMAD HAMZA BUKHARI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205397254, issued on 03/30/2019.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does MUHAMMAD HAMZA BUKHARI, MD accept Medicare?
MUHAMMAD HAMZA BUKHARI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 156 Part D claims and 71 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MUHAMMAD HAMZA BUKHARI, MD's credentials?
MUHAMMAD HAMZA BUKHARI, MD's NPI is 1205397254 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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