2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1720174857 MD
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NIZAM MEAH, MD

Gastroenterology Physician in LAKE JACKSON, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
MIPS score
68.5853/100
▼ 15 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.8K
97 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

NIZAM MEAH, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 68.5853/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,301 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

68.5853/100
MIPS score · -15 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
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.

NIZAM MEAH, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

69 7th percentile higher than 7% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NIZAM MEAH, MD 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).

What does the federal data show about NIZAM MEAH, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/05/2006

NPI 1720174857

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,301 296% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

MIPS final score

68.5853/100 14.51469999999999% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within Texas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NIZAM MEAH, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gastroenterology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
68.5853/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Gastroenterology Physician) — 68.5853/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%68.6%
MIPS final score (Gastroenterology Physician) — 68.5853/100 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).

NIZAM MEAH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 109 PARKING WAY ST, LAKE JACKSON, TX, 77566, with a listed phone of (979) 292-0033. NPI 1720174857 was issued on 10/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MEAH 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 3,301 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,074 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend. 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 68.5853/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 65.1667, Cost 30.1175), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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

109 PARKING WAY ST
LAKE JACKSON, TX 77566

Provider Details

NPI 1720174857
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/05/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

68.5853
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
65.1667
Quality
30.1175
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NIZAM MEAH, 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.

DIGESTIVE AND LIVER CENTER, PA
LAKE JACKSON, TX

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 NIZAM MEAH, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.8K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

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 NIZAM MEAH, MD. To verify NIZAM MEAH, MD'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.

3,301
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
1,074
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,094
Total Day Supply
156,871
Generic Drug Cost
$147K
Antibiotic Claims
203

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.34
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 148, 65-74: 596, 75-84: 272, 85+: 58

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What NIZAM MEAH, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Pantoprazole Sodium
878
Omeprazole
343
Famotidine
197
Sucralfate
133
Ursodiol
69
Hydrocortisone
68
Cholestyramine
Cholestyramine (With Sugar)
57
Dexlansoprazole Dr
Dexlansoprazole
57
Mesalamine
56
Dicyclomine Hcl
52

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

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How NIZAM MEAH, MD fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

NIZAM MEAH, MD's 3,301 claims are above the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NIZAM MEAH, MD's specialty?
NIZAM MEAH, MD specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in LAKE JACKSON, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does NIZAM MEAH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NIZAM MEAH, MD wrote 3,301 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 1,074 beneficiaries.
What is NIZAM MEAH, MD's Medicare quality score?
NIZAM MEAH, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 68.5853/100 (Quality: 65.1667, Cost: 30.1175). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NIZAM MEAH, MD located?
NIZAM MEAH, MD is located at 109 PARKING WAY ST, LAKE JACKSON, TX, 77566. Phone: (979) 292-0033.
What is NIZAM MEAH, MD's NPI number?
NIZAM MEAH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720174857, issued on 10/05/2006.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NIZAM MEAH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NIZAM MEAH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Omeprazole, Famotidine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NIZAM MEAH, MD accept Medicare?
NIZAM MEAH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,301 Part D claims and 1,074 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NIZAM MEAH, MD's credentials?
NIZAM MEAH, MD's NPI is 1720174857 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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