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2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1114405974 MD
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Newport Beach, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 331,761 in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 258 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$385.99
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Sabah Ahmed, MD filed 2,717 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Newport Beach, California, prescribing 89% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- $385.99
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Sabah Ahmed, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,717 Top 12% higher than 88% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Sabah Ahmed, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Medicare Part D claims
2,717 6× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Sabah Ahmed, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding MD credentials at 520 SUPERIOR AVE STE 360, Newport Beach, CA, 92663, with a listed phone of (949) 644-1025. NPI 1114405974 was issued on 08/03/2018.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,717 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 258 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $239K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.5%.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1114405974 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/03/2018 |
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 Sabah Ahmed, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$386
Largest payer
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
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 - 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 Sabah Ahmed, MD. To verify Sabah Ahmed, 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 · Typical
Sabah Ahmed, MD - brand share 11.0%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 2,717 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.
2,717
Total Claims
$239K
Total Drug Cost
258
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,158
- Total Day Supply
- 181,216
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $186K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $53K
- Opioid Claims
- 96 (3.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 13
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.64
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 34, 65-74: 118, 75-84: 65, 85+: 41
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sabah Ahmed, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
175 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
156 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
137 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
124 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
114 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
110 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
102 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
94 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 175 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 156 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 137 |
| Lisinopril | 124 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 114 |
| Losartan Potassium | 110 |
| Metformin Hcl | 102 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 94 |
| Simvastatin | 83 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 78 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview
How Sabah Ahmed, MD fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.
331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider
Sabah Ahmed, MD's 2,717 claims are above the specialty average of 459.
Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ahmed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sabah Ahmed, MD's specialty? ▼
Sabah Ahmed, MD specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in Newport Beach, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does Sabah Ahmed, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sabah Ahmed, MD wrote 2,717 Medicare Part D claims totaling $239K in drug costs for 258 beneficiaries.
Where is Sabah Ahmed, MD located? ▼
Sabah Ahmed, MD is located at 520 SUPERIOR AVE STE 360, Newport Beach, CA, 92663. Phone: (949) 644-1025.
What is Sabah Ahmed, MD's NPI number? ▼
Sabah Ahmed, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114405974, issued on 08/03/2018.
Does Sabah Ahmed, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sabah Ahmed, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $186K in brand drug costs.
Does Sabah Ahmed, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Sabah Ahmed, MD had 96 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.5%.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sabah Ahmed, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sabah Ahmed, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sabah Ahmed, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Sabah Ahmed, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,717 Part D claims and 258 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sabah Ahmed, MD's credentials? ▼
Sabah Ahmed, MD's NPI is 1114405974 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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