2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1710369749 M.D, F.A.C.P
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QAMAR AHMAD, M.D, F.A.C.P

Internal Medicine Physician in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia. 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
332
Medicare Part D claims · 67 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
54%
generic claims · 46% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$897.58
35 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: QAMAR AHMAD, M.D, F.A.C.P is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 332 claims across 67 beneficiaries — 46% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $897.58 across 35 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: QAMAR AHMAD, M.D, F.A.C.P filed 332 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

QAMAR AHMAD, M.D, F.A.C.P practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

QAMAR AHMAD, M.D, F.A.C.P at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/25/2015

NPI 1710369749

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

332 88% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Virginia

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

QAMAR AHMAD, M.D, F.A.C.P is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D, F.A.C.P. NPI: 1710369749. 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.

QAMAR AHMAD, M.D, F.A.C.P appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D, F.A.C.P credentials at 1060 FIRST COLONIAL RD, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23454, with a listed phone of (757) 967-8622. NPI 1710369749 was issued on 06/25/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AHMAD 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 332 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 67 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $144K in drug spend, split 46% brand-name and 54% 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.

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

1060 FIRST COLONIAL RD
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23454

Provider Details

NPI 1710369749
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D, F.A.C.P
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/25/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where QAMAR AHMAD, M.D, F.A.C.P 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.

BAYVIEW PHYSICIAN SERVICES PC
CHESAPEAKE, VA

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 QAMAR AHMAD, M.D, F.A.C.P. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$898

Largest payer

Boehringer Ingelheim 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

QAMAR AHMAD, M.D, F.A.C.P — brand share 46.0%
Specialty average (est.)

46% brand-name claims vs 54% generic, on 332 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.

332
Total Claims
$144K
Total Drug Cost
67
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
501
Total Day Supply
14,427
Brand vs Generic
46% brand / 54% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$132K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.44
Gender Split
72% female / 28% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
54
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
50
Montelukast Sodium
34
Pantoprazole Sodium
17
Advair Diskus
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
14
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
14
Fluticasone Propionate
13
Azithromycin
12

* 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 QAMAR AHMAD, M.D, F.A.C.P 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

QAMAR AHMAD, M.D, F.A.C.P's 332 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is QAMAR AHMAD, M.D, F.A.C.P's specialty?
QAMAR AHMAD, M.D, F.A.C.P specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia. Credentials: M.D, F.A.C.P.
How much does QAMAR AHMAD, M.D, F.A.C.P prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, QAMAR AHMAD, M.D, F.A.C.P wrote 332 Medicare Part D claims totaling $144K in drug costs for 67 beneficiaries.
Where is QAMAR AHMAD, M.D, F.A.C.P located?
QAMAR AHMAD, M.D, F.A.C.P is located at 1060 FIRST COLONIAL RD, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23454. Phone: (757) 967-8622.
What is QAMAR AHMAD, M.D, F.A.C.P's NPI number?
QAMAR AHMAD, M.D, F.A.C.P's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710369749, issued on 06/25/2015.
Does QAMAR AHMAD, M.D, F.A.C.P prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
QAMAR AHMAD, M.D, F.A.C.P's prescribing is 46% brand-name and 54% generic drugs by claim count, with $132K 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 QAMAR AHMAD, M.D, F.A.C.P prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, QAMAR AHMAD, M.D, F.A.C.P's most frequently prescribed drugs include Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Trelegy Ellipta, Montelukast Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does QAMAR AHMAD, M.D, F.A.C.P accept Medicare?
QAMAR AHMAD, M.D, F.A.C.P appears in CMS Medicare data with 332 Part D claims and 67 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify QAMAR AHMAD, M.D, F.A.C.P's credentials?
QAMAR AHMAD, M.D, F.A.C.P's NPI is 1710369749 with credentials M.D, F.A.C.P. 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.
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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