2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1164695425
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SAAIMA ARSHAD

Internal Medicine Physician in LORAIN, Ohio. 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 · 146 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: SAAIMA ARSHAD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LORAIN, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 146 beneficiaries — 17% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: SAAIMA ARSHAD filed 1,265 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LORAIN, Ohio. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SAAIMA ARSHAD 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).

SAAIMA ARSHAD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/08/2008

NPI 1164695425

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,265 53% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Ohio

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

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).

SAAIMA ARSHAD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in LORAIN, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1164695425. 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.

SAAIMA ARSHAD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider at 5700 COOPER FOSTER PARK RD W, LORAIN, OH, 44053, with a listed phone of (440) 204-7400. NPI 1164695425 was issued on 04/08/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARSHAD 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 1,265 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 146 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $119K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% 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

5700 COOPER FOSTER PARK RD W
LORAIN, OH 44053

Provider Details

NPI 1164695425
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/08/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SAAIMA ARSHAD 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.

FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL
★★★★★ 5/5
CLEVELAND, OH
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 360077

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 — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SAAIMA ARSHAD. To verify SAAIMA ARSHAD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SAAIMA ARSHAD — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 1,265 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.

1,265
Total Claims
$119K
Total Drug Cost
146
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,922
Total Day Supply
55,925
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$97K
Generic Drug Cost
$20K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.72
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 55, 65-74: 58, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
90
Lisinopril
75
Amlodipine Besylate
69
Metformin Hcl
53
Gabapentin
51
Pantoprazole Sodium
49
Rosuvastatin Calcium
49
Levothyroxine Sodium
46
Furosemide
45
Metoprolol Tartrate
34

* 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 SAAIMA ARSHAD 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

SAAIMA ARSHAD's 1,265 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Ohio

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAAIMA ARSHAD's specialty?
SAAIMA ARSHAD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in LORAIN, Ohio.
How much does SAAIMA ARSHAD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAAIMA ARSHAD wrote 1,265 Medicare Part D claims totaling $119K in drug costs for 146 beneficiaries.
Where is SAAIMA ARSHAD located?
SAAIMA ARSHAD is located at 5700 COOPER FOSTER PARK RD W, LORAIN, OH, 44053. Phone: (440) 204-7400.
What is SAAIMA ARSHAD's NPI number?
SAAIMA ARSHAD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164695425, issued on 04/08/2008.
Does SAAIMA ARSHAD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SAAIMA ARSHAD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $97K 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 SAAIMA ARSHAD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAAIMA ARSHAD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAAIMA ARSHAD accept Medicare?
SAAIMA ARSHAD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,265 Part D claims and 146 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAAIMA ARSHAD's credentials?
SAAIMA ARSHAD's NPI is 1164695425. 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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