2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1407841117 MD
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MUJTABA TAPAL, MD

Rheumatology Physician in OWENSBORO, Kentucky. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 328 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K

What the federal data shows

MUJTABA TAPAL, MD filed 1,564 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Rheumatology Physician in OWENSBORO, Kentucky.

2K
Part D claims, 2023

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MUJTABA TAPAL, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,564 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

MUJTABA TAPAL, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about MUJTABA TAPAL, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/19/2005

NPI 1407841117

Primary specialty

Rheumatology Physician

Mid-sized

6,181 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,564 24% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,054

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Rheumatology Physician share within Kentucky

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Rheumatology 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).

MUJTABA TAPAL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2060 E PARRISH AVE, OWENSBORO, KY, 42303, with a listed phone of (270) 684-5034. NPI 1407841117 was issued on 09/19/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TAPAL 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 1,564 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 328 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%. 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.

Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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

2060 E PARRISH AVE
OWENSBORO, KY 42303

Provider Details

NPI 1407841117
Specialty Rheumatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/19/2005

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,564
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
328
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,072
Total Day Supply
90,176
Generic Drug Cost
$45K
Opioid Claims
23 (1.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.57
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male
Age Distribution
<65: 61, 65-74: 137, 75-84: 105, 85+: 25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MUJTABA TAPAL, 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
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
257
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
168
Prednisone
121
Gabapentin
95
Tizanidine Hcl
81
Sulfasalazine
66
Humira(Cf) Pen
Adalimumab
65
Allopurinol
62
Duloxetine Hcl
61
Alendronate Sodium
48

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

Rheumatology Physician Overview

How MUJTABA TAPAL, MD fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.

6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider

MUJTABA TAPAL, MD's 1,564 claims are below the specialty average of 2,054.

Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MUJTABA TAPAL, MD's specialty?
MUJTABA TAPAL, MD specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in OWENSBORO, Kentucky. Credentials: MD.
How much does MUJTABA TAPAL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MUJTABA TAPAL, MD wrote 1,564 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 328 beneficiaries.
Where is MUJTABA TAPAL, MD located?
MUJTABA TAPAL, MD is located at 2060 E PARRISH AVE, OWENSBORO, KY, 42303. Phone: (270) 684-5034.
What is MUJTABA TAPAL, MD's NPI number?
MUJTABA TAPAL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407841117, issued on 09/19/2005.
Does MUJTABA TAPAL, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MUJTABA TAPAL, MD had 23 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MUJTABA TAPAL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MUJTABA TAPAL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, Methotrexate, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MUJTABA TAPAL, MD accept Medicare?
MUJTABA TAPAL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,564 Part D claims and 328 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MUJTABA TAPAL, MD's credentials?
MUJTABA TAPAL, MD's NPI is 1407841117 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.

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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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