NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1609187921 D.O
Verify on CMS → Nazish Ahmad, D.O
Specialist in Glendale, Arizona.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,567 in Specialist, 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 349 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
60%
generic claims · 40% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
CMS neutral threshold · no category scores published
Industry payments
$43.2K
203 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Nazish Ahmad, D.O carries the neutral CMS MIPS final score of 75/100, assigned where no category was scored - and filed 2,052 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 75/100
- CMS neutral score · not measured
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 60%
- generic prescribing
- $43.2K
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Nazish Ahmad, D.O
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1609187921), first enumerated 07/01/2010.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 2,052 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
CMS assigned a neutral MIPS final score of 75/100 where no performance category was scored — not a measured quality rank.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$43.2K in reported industry payments (203 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1609187921 · Specialist
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-NEUTRAL · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1609187921
- ENUM-MID 2010
- TAX-MEGA 70K Specialist
- MIPS-NEUTRAL 75/100
- RX-MID 2,052
- BOOK-LIGHT 959 in Arizona
- PHOTO-ENUM Scott Neven · 2010
Nazish Ahmad, D.O's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,052 ≥ 84th percentile 84% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Nazish Ahmad, D.O?
CMS neutral score, not measuredPrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
2,052 35% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How Specialist compares to other specialties among Arizona providers
MIPS score not measured
CMS assigned a neutral 75/100 threshold
CMS did not publish any Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, or Improvement Activities category score for this clinician. This administrative threshold is not comparable with the national average of clinicians whose MIPS score was measured.
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1609187921 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | D.O |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/01/2010 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75
Final Score
CMS neutral threshold · not measured
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Nazish Ahmad, D.O 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.
Palo Verde Hematology Oncology Ltd
Scottsdale, AZ
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 Nazish Ahmad, D.O. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$43.2K
Largest payer
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, 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 · Above average
Nazish Ahmad, D.O - brand share 40.0%
Specialist average
40% brand-name claims vs 60% generic, on 2,052 2024 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 2024.
2,052
Total Claims
$5.9M
Total Drug Cost
349
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,871.867
- Total Day Supply
- 78,082
- Brand vs Generic
- 40% brand / 60% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $5.7M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $220K
- Opioid Claims
- 81 (3.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 116
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.56
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 43, 65-74: 140, 75-84: 120, 85+: 46
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Nazish Ahmad, D.O prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Eliquis
Eliquis
241 claims
- Xarelto
Xarelto
108 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
98 claims
- Folic Acid 90
Folic Acid
90 claims
- Acyclovir 57
Acyclovir
57 claims
- Hydroxyurea 56
Hydroxyurea
56 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl 51
Oxycodone Hcl
51 claims
- Xtandi 51
Xtandi
51 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Eliquis Apixaban | 241 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 108 |
| Prednisone | 98 |
| Folic Acid | 90 |
| Acyclovir | 57 |
| Hydroxyurea | 56 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 51 |
| Xtandi Enzalutamide | 51 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 50 |
| Warfarin Sodium | 49 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How Nazish Ahmad, D.O fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,567
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,524
Avg Claims per Provider
Nazish Ahmad, D.O's 2,052 claims are above the specialty average of 1,524.
Nationwide Specialist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Ahmad, both outside Arizona so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (75 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2010)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Specialist Providers in Arizona
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ahmad.
One of 959 Specialist providers enrolled in Arizona, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Michael Abeshaus
MD
Flagstaff, AZ
Dr. Howard Abrams
M.D.
Phoenix, AZ
Rashael Achinivu
Peoria, AZ
Claire Acuff
PTA
Avondale, AZ
Deborah Adams-Courtland
Prescott, AZ
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nazish Ahmad, D.O's specialty? ▼
Nazish Ahmad, D.O specializes in Specialist and practices in Glendale, Arizona. Credentials: D.O.
How much does Nazish Ahmad, D.O prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Nazish Ahmad, D.O wrote 2,052 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5.9M in drug costs for 349 beneficiaries.
What is Nazish Ahmad, D.O's Medicare quality score? ▼
Nazish Ahmad, D.O has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. CMS published no Quality, Promoting Interoperability, Improvement Activity or Cost score for this clinician, so the final score is the neutral performance threshold CMS assigns rather than a measured result. The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Nazish Ahmad, D.O located? ▼
Nazish Ahmad, D.O is located at 5601 W EUGIE AVE, Glendale, AZ, 85304. Phone: (602) 978-6255.
What is Nazish Ahmad, D.O's NPI number? ▼
Nazish Ahmad, D.O's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609187921, issued on 07/01/2010.
Does Nazish Ahmad, D.O prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Nazish Ahmad, D.O's prescribing is 40% brand-name and 60% generic drugs by claim count, with $5.7M in brand drug costs.
Does Nazish Ahmad, D.O prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Nazish Ahmad, D.O had 81 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.9%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,567 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,524 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nazish Ahmad, D.O prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Nazish Ahmad, D.O's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Xarelto, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nazish Ahmad, D.O accept Medicare? ▼
Nazish Ahmad, D.O appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,052 Part D claims and 349 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nazish Ahmad, D.O's credentials? ▼
Nazish Ahmad, D.O's NPI is 1609187921 with credentials D.O. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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