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2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1194719203 M.D.
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Nephrology Physician in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,534 in Nephrology 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 360 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
89/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$196.32
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Muhammad Kashif, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,897 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 89/100
- MIPS score · +6 vs avg
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 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 Kashif, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
89 Top 44% higher than 56% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Muhammad Kashif, M.D. sits
This provider among nephrology physician peers
Across the 2,476 nephrology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Muhammad Kashif, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 87% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 64% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one nephrology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Muhammad Kashif, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Muhammad Kashif, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Kashif, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Nephrology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,897 99% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
89/100 5.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Arkansas
How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Muhammad Kashif, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 89/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) - 89/100 vs national avg 83.1
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 Kashif, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1801 W 40TH AVE, Pine Bluff, AR, 71603, with a listed phone of (870) 536-1400. NPI 1194719203 was issued on 09/02/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,897 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 360 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $469K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 70, Cost 62.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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 | 1194719203 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nephrology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/02/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
88.956
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
70
Quality
62.8875
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Individual
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 Kashif, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$196
Largest payer
Fresenius USA Marketing, 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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
2,897
Total Claims
$469K
Total Drug Cost
360
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,652
- Total Day Supply
- 98,389
- Generic Drug Cost
- $85K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 65
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 4.15
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 91, 65-74: 144, 75-84: 108, 85+: 17
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Muhammad Kashif, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Allopurinol
Allopurinol
592 claims
- Calcitriol
Calcitriol
479 claims
- Prosol 233
Prosol
233 claims
- Sevelamer Carbonate 198
Sevelamer Carbonate
198 claims
- Paricalcitol 136
Paricalcitol
136 claims
- Hydralazine Hcl 128
Hydralazine Hcl
128 claims
- Nifedipine Er 86
Nifedipine Er
86 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 81
Amlodipine Besylate
81 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Allopurinol | 592 |
| Calcitriol | 479 |
| Prosol Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1 | 233 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 198 |
| Paricalcitol | 136 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 128 |
| Nifedipine Er Nifedipine | 86 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 81 |
| Velphoro Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide | 79 |
| Furosemide | 77 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nephrology Physician Overview
How Muhammad Kashif, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.
10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider
Muhammad Kashif, M.D.'s 2,897 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.
Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Arkansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kashif.
Dr. Hania Al-Shahrouri
MD
Fort Smith, AR
Dr. Muhammad Alam
MD, MPH
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Shamsul Alam
M.D.
Bentonville, AR
Umair Ali
Little Rock, AR
Dr. John Arthur
MD
Little Rock, AR
Compare Nephrology 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 Arkansas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Nephrology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Muhammad Kashif, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Muhammad Kashif, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Muhammad Kashif, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Muhammad Kashif, M.D. wrote 2,897 Medicare Part D claims totaling $469K in drug costs for 360 beneficiaries.
What is Muhammad Kashif, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Muhammad Kashif, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89/100 (Quality: 70, Cost: 62.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Muhammad Kashif, M.D. located? ▼
Muhammad Kashif, M.D. is located at 1801 W 40TH AVE, Pine Bluff, AR, 71603. Phone: (870) 536-1400.
What is Muhammad Kashif, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Muhammad Kashif, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194719203, issued on 09/02/2005.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Muhammad Kashif, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Muhammad Kashif, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Allopurinol, Calcitriol, Prosol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Muhammad Kashif, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Muhammad Kashif, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,897 Part D claims and 360 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Muhammad Kashif, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Muhammad Kashif, M.D.'s NPI is 1194719203 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.
- 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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