2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1649526740 M.D
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SAAD AHMAD, M.D

Internal Medicine Physician in SPRINGFIELD, Illinois. 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
360
Medicare Part D claims · 139 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.6154/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$27.62
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SAAD AHMAD, M.D is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SPRINGFIELD, Illinois with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 360 claims across 139 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.6154/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $27.62 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SAAD AHMAD, M.D reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.6154 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 360 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)

SAAD AHMAD, M.D 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).

SAAD AHMAD, M.D at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/26/2012

NPI 1649526740

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

360 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

94.6154/100 11.5154% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Illinois

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SAAD AHMAD, M.D's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.6154/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 94.6154/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.6%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 94.6154/100 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).

SAAD AHMAD, M.D is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D. NPI: 1649526740. 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.

SAAD AHMAD, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D credentials at 800 E CARPENTER ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 62769, with a listed phone of (217) 544-6464. NPI 1649526740 was issued on 07/26/2012. 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 360 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 139 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $40K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.3%. 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 94.6154/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.1795), 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

800 E CARPENTER ST
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62769

Provider Details

NPI 1649526740
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/26/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.6154
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.1795
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SAAD AHMAD, M.D 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.

CEP AMERICA-ILLINOIS HOSPITALISTS, LLP
ALTON, IL

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 SAAD AHMAD, M.D. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$28

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 — Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SAAD AHMAD, M.D. To verify SAAD AHMAD, M.D's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SAAD AHMAD, M.D — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 360 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.

360
Total Claims
$40K
Total Drug Cost
139
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
527
Total Day Supply
12,786
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$31K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Opioid Claims
30 (8.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
56

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.41
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 57, 75-84: 43, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
21
Atorvastatin Calcium
20
Pantoprazole Sodium
20
Prednisone
17
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
16
Eliquis
Apixaban
15
Carvedilol
14
Metoprolol Succinate
13
Furosemide
12
Amlodipine Besylate
11

* 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 SAAD AHMAD, M.D 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

SAAD AHMAD, M.D's 360 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Illinois

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAAD AHMAD, M.D's specialty?
SAAD AHMAD, M.D specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in SPRINGFIELD, Illinois. Credentials: M.D.
How much does SAAD AHMAD, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAAD AHMAD, M.D wrote 360 Medicare Part D claims totaling $40K in drug costs for 139 beneficiaries.
What is SAAD AHMAD, M.D's Medicare quality score?
SAAD AHMAD, M.D has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.6154/100 (Quality: 85.1795). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SAAD AHMAD, M.D located?
SAAD AHMAD, M.D is located at 800 E CARPENTER ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 62769. Phone: (217) 544-6464.
What is SAAD AHMAD, M.D's NPI number?
SAAD AHMAD, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649526740, issued on 07/26/2012.
Does SAAD AHMAD, M.D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SAAD AHMAD, M.D's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $31K in brand drug costs.
Does SAAD AHMAD, M.D prescribe opioids?
Yes, SAAD AHMAD, M.D had 30 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.3%.
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 SAAD AHMAD, M.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAAD AHMAD, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Atorvastatin Calcium, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAAD AHMAD, M.D accept Medicare?
SAAD AHMAD, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 360 Part D claims and 139 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAAD AHMAD, M.D's credentials?
SAAD AHMAD, M.D's NPI is 1649526740 with credentials M.D. 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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