2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1972878072 MD
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PATRICK AHEARN, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in STANFORD, California. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 104 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
76.5025/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: PATRICK AHEARN, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in STANFORD, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 104 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.5025/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: PATRICK AHEARN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.5025 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,114 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)

PATRICK AHEARN, 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).

PATRICK AHEARN, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/21/2012

NPI 1972878072

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,114 59% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

76.5025/100 6.597499999999997% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within California

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PATRICK AHEARN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.5025/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 76.5025/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 76.5025/100 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).

PATRICK AHEARN, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in STANFORD, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1972878072. 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.

PATRICK AHEARN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 300 PASTEUR DR, STANFORD, CA, 94305, with a listed phone of (650) 723-4000. NPI 1972878072 was issued on 03/21/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AHEARN 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 1,114 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 104 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $162K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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 76.5025/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.3195, Cost 43.9595), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305

Provider Details

NPI 1972878072
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/21/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

76.5025
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.3195
Quality
43.9595
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PATRICK AHEARN, 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.

STANFORD HEALTH CARE
★★★★★ 5/5
STANFORD, CA
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 050441

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 — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to PATRICK AHEARN, MD. To verify PATRICK AHEARN, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

PATRICK AHEARN, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,114 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.

1,114
Total Claims
$162K
Total Drug Cost
104
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,404
Total Day Supply
41,164
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$84K
Generic Drug Cost
$77K
Antibiotic Claims
65

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
58.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
5.38
Gender Split
38% female / 62% male
Age Distribution
<65: 53, 65-74: 44, 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
Amlodipine Besylate
121
Atorvastatin Calcium
101
Losartan Potassium
89
Carvedilol
68
Prednisone
59
Cinacalcet Hcl
57
Pantoprazole Sodium
53
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
49
Tacrolimus
32
Fludrocortisone Acetate
29

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How PATRICK AHEARN, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

PATRICK AHEARN, MD's 1,114 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PATRICK AHEARN, MD's specialty?
PATRICK AHEARN, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in STANFORD, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does PATRICK AHEARN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PATRICK AHEARN, MD wrote 1,114 Medicare Part D claims totaling $162K in drug costs for 104 beneficiaries.
What is PATRICK AHEARN, MD's Medicare quality score?
PATRICK AHEARN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.5025/100 (Quality: 74.3195, Cost: 43.9595). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PATRICK AHEARN, MD located?
PATRICK AHEARN, MD is located at 300 PASTEUR DR, STANFORD, CA, 94305. Phone: (650) 723-4000.
What is PATRICK AHEARN, MD's NPI number?
PATRICK AHEARN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972878072, issued on 03/21/2012.
Does PATRICK AHEARN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PATRICK AHEARN, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $84K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PATRICK AHEARN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PATRICK AHEARN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PATRICK AHEARN, MD accept Medicare?
PATRICK AHEARN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,114 Part D claims and 104 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PATRICK AHEARN, MD's credentials?
PATRICK AHEARN, MD's NPI is 1972878072 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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