2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1013123280 M.D.
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MUHAMMAD TAQI, M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in PALM SPRINGS, California. 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
940
Medicare Part D claims · 211 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
19.0305/100
▼ 64 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.5K
46 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MUHAMMAD TAQI, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 19.0305/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 940 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

19.0305/100
MIPS score · -64 vs avg
940
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing
$2.5K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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 TAQI, 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

19 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about MUHAMMAD TAQI, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/15/2007

NPI 1013123280

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

940 105% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

MIPS final score

19.0305/100 64.06949999999999% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within California

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MUHAMMAD TAQI, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
19.0305/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 19.0305/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%19%
MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 19.0305/100 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.

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MUHAMMAD TAQI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding M.D. credentials at 1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR, PALM SPRINGS, CA, 92262, with a listed phone of (760) 416-4511. NPI 1013123280 was issued on 05/15/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TAQI 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 940 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 211 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $178K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 19.0305/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 63.4351), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262

Provider Details

NPI 1013123280
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/15/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

19.0305
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
63.4351
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MUHAMMAD TAQI, 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.

VASCULAR NEUROLOGY LAS VEGAS LLC
LAS VEGAS, NV
VASCULAR NEUROLOGY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INC
THOUSAND OAKS, CA

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 TAQI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.5K

Largest payer

Stryker 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 — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MUHAMMAD TAQI, M.D.. To verify MUHAMMAD TAQI, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MUHAMMAD TAQI, M.D. — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 940 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.

940
Total Claims
$178K
Total Drug Cost
211
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,543
Total Day Supply
45,140
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$151K
Generic Drug Cost
$27K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.64
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 71, 75-84: 94, 85+: 32

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What MUHAMMAD TAQI, M.D. 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
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
136
Donepezil Hcl
97
Eliquis
Apixaban
74
Nortriptyline Hcl
62
Levetiracetam
47
Atorvastatin Calcium
45
Memantine Hcl
38
Lacosamide
28
Primidone
23
Sertraline Hcl
23

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How MUHAMMAD TAQI, M.D. fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

MUHAMMAD TAQI, M.D.'s 940 claims are above the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in California

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

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MUHAMMAD TAQI, M.D.'s specialty?
MUHAMMAD TAQI, M.D. specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in PALM SPRINGS, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MUHAMMAD TAQI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MUHAMMAD TAQI, M.D. wrote 940 Medicare Part D claims totaling $178K in drug costs for 211 beneficiaries.
What is MUHAMMAD TAQI, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MUHAMMAD TAQI, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 19.0305/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 63.4351). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MUHAMMAD TAQI, M.D. located?
MUHAMMAD TAQI, M.D. is located at 1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR, PALM SPRINGS, CA, 92262. Phone: (760) 416-4511.
What is MUHAMMAD TAQI, M.D.'s NPI number?
MUHAMMAD TAQI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013123280, issued on 05/15/2007.
Does MUHAMMAD TAQI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MUHAMMAD TAQI, M.D.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $151K in brand drug costs.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MUHAMMAD TAQI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MUHAMMAD TAQI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Donepezil Hcl, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MUHAMMAD TAQI, M.D. accept Medicare?
MUHAMMAD TAQI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 940 Part D claims and 211 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MUHAMMAD TAQI, M.D.'s credentials?
MUHAMMAD TAQI, M.D.'s NPI is 1013123280 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

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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