2026 NPPES data Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician NPI 1710242615 MD
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NAEL ALDWEIB, MD

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania. 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
279
Medicare Part D claims · 39 beneficiaries · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
60%
generic claims · 40% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.83/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: NAEL ALDWEIB, MD is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 279 claims across 39 beneficiaries — 40% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.83/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: NAEL ALDWEIB, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.83 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 279 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)

NAEL ALDWEIB, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

NAEL ALDWEIB, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/07/2012

NPI 1710242615

Primary specialty

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician

Niche

510 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

279 84% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,762

MIPS final score

97.83/100 14.730000000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician share within Pennsylvania

1. Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician share within Pennsylvania

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NAEL ALDWEIB, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.83/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician) — 97.83/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.8%
MIPS final score (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician) — 97.83/100 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).

NAEL ALDWEIB, MD is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider practicing in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1710242615. 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.

NAEL ALDWEIB, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 320 E NORTH AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, with a listed phone of (412) 359-3551. NPI 1710242615 was issued on 07/07/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALDWEIB 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 279 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 39 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $214K in drug spend, split 40% brand-name and 60% 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 97.83/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.9759), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 510 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 1,762 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

320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212

Provider Details

NPI 1710242615
Specialty Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/07/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.83
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.9759
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NAEL ALDWEIB, 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.

ALLEGHENY CLINIC
PITTSBURGH, PA
UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
PORTLAND, OR

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 — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to NAEL ALDWEIB, MD. To verify NAEL ALDWEIB, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

NAEL ALDWEIB, MD — brand share 40.0%
Specialty average (est.)

40% brand-name claims vs 60% generic, on 279 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.

279
Total Claims
$214K
Total Drug Cost
39
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
524
Total Day Supply
15,239
Brand vs Generic
40% brand / 60% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$209K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.32
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 18, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Spironolactone
44
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
42
Potassium Chloride
28
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
26
Furosemide
22
Torsemide
17
Metoprolol Succinate
15
Losartan Potassium
11

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

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Overview

How NAEL ALDWEIB, MD fits within the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

510
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician
1,762
Avg Claims per Provider

NAEL ALDWEIB, MD's 279 claims are below the specialty average of 1,762.

Nearby Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

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

Compare Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAEL ALDWEIB, MD's specialty?
NAEL ALDWEIB, MD specializes in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician and practices in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does NAEL ALDWEIB, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NAEL ALDWEIB, MD wrote 279 Medicare Part D claims totaling $214K in drug costs for 39 beneficiaries.
What is NAEL ALDWEIB, MD's Medicare quality score?
NAEL ALDWEIB, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.83/100 (Quality: 80.9759). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NAEL ALDWEIB, MD located?
NAEL ALDWEIB, MD is located at 320 E NORTH AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15212. Phone: (412) 359-3551.
What is NAEL ALDWEIB, MD's NPI number?
NAEL ALDWEIB, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710242615, issued on 07/07/2012.
Does NAEL ALDWEIB, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NAEL ALDWEIB, MD's prescribing is 40% brand-name and 60% generic drugs by claim count, with $209K in brand drug costs.
How many Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 510 Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider writes 1,762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NAEL ALDWEIB, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NAEL ALDWEIB, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Spironolactone, Entresto, Potassium Chloride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NAEL ALDWEIB, MD accept Medicare?
NAEL ALDWEIB, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 279 Part D claims and 39 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NAEL ALDWEIB, MD's credentials?
NAEL ALDWEIB, MD's NPI is 1710242615 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.

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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