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2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1598007049 M.D.
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Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Nashville, Tennessee.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 2,087 in Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) 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
464
Medicare Part D claims · 282 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75.1/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$31.81
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75.1/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 464 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75.1/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 464
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- 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.
Muteeb Ghaffar, 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
75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D. sits
This provider among sports medicine (family medicine) physician peers
Across the 571 sports medicine (family medicine) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 63% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 27% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-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 sports medicine (family medicine) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Muteeb Ghaffar, 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)
Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations - 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 Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
464 63% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75.1/100 8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) - 75.1/100 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).
Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN, 37232, with a listed phone of (615) 936-2000. NPI 1598007049 was issued on 03/22/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 464 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 282 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.9, Cost 39.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,087 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 1,242 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 | 1598007049 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/22/2013 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75.066
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.9403
Quality
39.9462
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Muteeb Ghaffar, 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.
According to CMS billing records, Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D. is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities across 3 states.
Afc Physicians OF Tennessee PC
Spring Hill, TN
Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Wisconsin Region Inc
Holmen, WI
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Albuquerque, NM
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 Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$32
Largest payer
Acist Medical Systems, 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D. - brand share 8.0%
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician average
8% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 464 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.
464
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
282
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 483
- Total Day Supply
- 5,540
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 183
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.01
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 14, 65-74: 151, 75-84: 93, 85+: 24
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisone
Prednisone
87 claims
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
53 claims
- Doxycycline Monohy…
Doxycycline Monohydrate
49 claims
- Montelukast Sodium 32
Montelukast Sodium
32 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 27
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
27 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate … 25
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
25 claims
- Amoxicillin 18
Amoxicillin
18 claims
- Nitrofurantoin Mon… 17
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
17 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 87 |
| Azithromycin | 53 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 49 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 32 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 27 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 25 |
| Amoxicillin | 18 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst | 17 |
| Mupirocin | 15 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview
How Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D. fits within the Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
2,087
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
1,242
Avg Claims per Provider
Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D.'s 464 claims are below the specialty average of 1,242.
Nearby Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Tennessee
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ghaffar.
Dr. Forrest Allen
D.O.
Nashville, TN
Dr. Tahlianna Almonte
MD
Brentwood, TN
Dr. Glenn Beasley
M.D.
Chattanooga, TN
Dr. Terrance Binks
D.O.
Murfreesboro, TN
Dr. Joshua Brandon
MD
Germantown, TN
Compare Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) 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 Tennessee medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D. specializes in Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in Nashville, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D. wrote 464 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 282 beneficiaries.
What is Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.1/100 (Quality: 76.9, Cost: 39.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D. located? ▼
Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D. is located at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN, 37232. Phone: (615) 936-2000.
What is Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598007049, issued on 03/22/2013.
Does Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 2,087 Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,242 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Azithromycin, Doxycycline Monohydrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 464 Part D claims and 282 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Muteeb Ghaffar, M.D.'s NPI is 1598007049 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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