2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1841751948 MD
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MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in SUGAR LAND, Texas. 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
40
Medicare Part D claims · 12 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
91.3432/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SUGAR LAND, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 40 claims across 12 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.3432/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.3432 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 40 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)

MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ, 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).

MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/29/2019

NPI 1841751948

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

40 99% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

91.3432/100 8.243200000000002% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Texas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.3432/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 91.3432/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 91.3432/100 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).

MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in SUGAR LAND, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1841751948. 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.

MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1327 LAKE POINTE PKWY STE 305, SUGAR LAND, TX, 77478, with a listed phone of (713) 798-0950. NPI 1841751948 was issued on 03/29/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AFAQ 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 40 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 12 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K 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 91.3432/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.6474), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

1327 LAKE POINTE PKWY STE 305
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478

Provider Details

NPI 1841751948
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/29/2019

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.3432
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.6474
Quality
89.1302
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ, 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.

BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
SUGAR LAND, 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).

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 MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ, MD. To verify MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

40
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
12
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
86
Total Day Supply
2,263
Generic Drug Cost
$462

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
4.40

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ, MD's 40 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ, MD's specialty?
MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in SUGAR LAND, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ, MD wrote 40 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 12 beneficiaries.
What is MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ, MD's Medicare quality score?
MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.3432/100 (Quality: 81.6474). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ, MD located?
MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ, MD is located at 1327 LAKE POINTE PKWY STE 305, SUGAR LAND, TX, 77478. Phone: (713) 798-0950.
What is MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ, MD's NPI number?
MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841751948, issued on 03/29/2019.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ, MD accept Medicare?
MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 40 Part D claims and 12 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ, MD's credentials?
MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ, MD's NPI is 1841751948 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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