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MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM

Podiatrist in SAN ANTONIO, 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
397
Medicare Part D claims · 167 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
MIPS score
38.0875/100
▼ 45 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$51.37
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM is a Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in SAN ANTONIO, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 397 claims across 167 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 38.0875/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $51.37 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 38.0875 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 397 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/17/2006

NPI 1598700320

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

397 31% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

MIPS final score

38.0875/100 45.012499999999996% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Podiatrist share within Texas

1. Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Podiatrist share within Texas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Podiatrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
38.0875/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 38.0875/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 38.0875/100 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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MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM is a Podiatrist provider practicing in SAN ANTONIO, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1598700320. 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.

MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 88 BRIGGS ST STE 170, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78224, with a listed phone of (210) 922-1551. NPI 1598700320 was issued on 06/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ABDEL-QADER 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 397 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 167 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%. 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 38.0875/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,498 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 304 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

88 BRIGGS ST STE 170
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78224

Provider Details

NPI 1598700320
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/17/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

38.0875
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
56
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 MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$51

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 — 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 MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM. To verify MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM'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.

397
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
167
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
403
Total Day Supply
9,328
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Opioid Claims
13 (3.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
81

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.94
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 35, 65-74: 64, 75-84: 49, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ketoconazole
93
Ammonium Lactate
86
Gabapentin
45
Cephalexin
30
Ibuprofen
22
Hydrocortisone
21
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
18
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
16
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
11

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

Podiatrist Overview

How MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

10,498
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider

MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM's 397 claims are above the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Texas

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

Compare Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM's specialty?
MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in SAN ANTONIO, Texas. Credentials: DPM.
How much does MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM wrote 397 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 167 beneficiaries.
What is MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM's Medicare quality score?
MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 38.0875/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM located?
MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM is located at 88 BRIGGS ST STE 170, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78224. Phone: (210) 922-1551.
What is MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM's NPI number?
MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598700320, issued on 06/17/2006.
Does MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%.
How many Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 10,498 Podiatrist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Podiatrist provider writes 304 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Ammonium Lactate, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM accept Medicare?
MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 397 Part D claims and 167 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM's credentials?
MURAD ABDEL-QADER, DPM's NPI is 1598700320 with credentials DPM. 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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