2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1659716330 D.O.
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NIDA AZIZ, D.O.

Anesthesiology Physician in FORT WAYNE, Indiana. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 679 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.234/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$787.51
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NIDA AZIZ, D.O. is a Anesthesiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FORT WAYNE, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 679 beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.234/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $787.51 across 16 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NIDA AZIZ, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.234 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 4,121 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)

NIDA AZIZ, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

NIDA AZIZ, D.O. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/07/2013

NPI 1659716330

Primary specialty

Anesthesiology Physician

High-volume

56,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,121 379% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 860

MIPS final score

81.234/100 1.8659999999999997% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Anesthesiology Physician share within Indiana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NIDA AZIZ, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Anesthesiology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.234/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Anesthesiology Physician) — 81.234/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Anesthesiology Physician) — 81.234/100 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).

NIDA AZIZ, D.O. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider practicing in FORT WAYNE, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1659716330. 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.

NIDA AZIZ, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anesthesiology Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 11143 PARKVIEW PLAZA DR STE 207, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46845, with a listed phone of (260) 266-5370. NPI 1659716330 was issued on 05/07/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AZIZ 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 4,121 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 679 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $178K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.3%. 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 81.234/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 68.9532, Cost 68.4936), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 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

11143 PARKVIEW PLAZA DR STE 207
FORT WAYNE, IN 46845

Provider Details

NPI 1659716330
Specialty Anesthesiology Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/07/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

81.234
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
68.9532
Quality
68.4936
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NIDA AZIZ, 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.

PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM INC
FORT WAYNE, IN

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 NIDA AZIZ, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$788

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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

NIDA AZIZ, D.O. — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 4,121 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.

4,121
Total Claims
$178K
Total Drug Cost
679
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,961
Total Day Supply
144,725
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$59K
Generic Drug Cost
$119K
Opioid Claims
917 (22.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.68
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 206, 65-74: 256, 75-84: 182, 85+: 35

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
1,050
Pregabalin
786
Duloxetine Hcl
495
Tramadol Hcl
373
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
291
Topiramate
158
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
123
Nortriptyline Hcl
119
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
104
Tizanidine Hcl
100

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

Anesthesiology Physician Overview

How NIDA AZIZ, D.O. fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.

56,398
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider

NIDA AZIZ, D.O.'s 4,121 claims are above the specialty average of 860.

Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NIDA AZIZ, D.O.'s specialty?
NIDA AZIZ, D.O. specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in FORT WAYNE, Indiana. Credentials: D.O..
How much does NIDA AZIZ, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NIDA AZIZ, D.O. wrote 4,121 Medicare Part D claims totaling $178K in drug costs for 679 beneficiaries.
What is NIDA AZIZ, D.O.'s Medicare quality score?
NIDA AZIZ, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.234/100 (Quality: 68.9532, Cost: 68.4936). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NIDA AZIZ, D.O. located?
NIDA AZIZ, D.O. is located at 11143 PARKVIEW PLAZA DR STE 207, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46845. Phone: (260) 266-5370.
What is NIDA AZIZ, D.O.'s NPI number?
NIDA AZIZ, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659716330, issued on 05/07/2013.
Does NIDA AZIZ, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NIDA AZIZ, D.O.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $59K in brand drug costs.
Does NIDA AZIZ, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, NIDA AZIZ, D.O. had 917 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.3%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 56,398 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NIDA AZIZ, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NIDA AZIZ, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Pregabalin, Duloxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NIDA AZIZ, D.O. accept Medicare?
NIDA AZIZ, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,121 Part D claims and 679 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NIDA AZIZ, D.O.'s credentials?
NIDA AZIZ, D.O.'s NPI is 1659716330 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

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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