2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1518308931 M.D.
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SADEER ALKINDI, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in HOUSTON, Texas. 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
534
Medicare Part D claims · 102 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
62%
generic claims · 38% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$3.2K
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SADEER ALKINDI, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HOUSTON, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 534 claims across 102 beneficiaries — 38% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $3.2K across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SADEER ALKINDI, M.D. filed 534 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HOUSTON, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SADEER ALKINDI, M.D. 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).

SADEER ALKINDI, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/14/2013

NPI 1518308931

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

534 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Texas

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Cardiovascular Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease 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).

SADEER ALKINDI, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in HOUSTON, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1518308931. 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.

SADEER ALKINDI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 6550 FANNIN ST STE 1801, HOUSTON, TX, 77030, with a listed phone of (713) 441-1100. NPI 1518308931 was issued on 07/14/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALKINDI 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 534 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 102 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $229K in drug spend, split 38% brand-name and 62% 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.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

6550 FANNIN ST STE 1801
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Provider Details

NPI 1518308931
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/14/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SADEER ALKINDI, 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.

TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC
HOUSTON, TX

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 SADEER ALKINDI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.2K

Largest payer

HEARTFLOW, INC.

Most common payment type

Consulting Fee

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 — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SADEER ALKINDI, M.D.. To verify SADEER ALKINDI, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

SADEER ALKINDI, M.D. — brand share 38.0%
Specialty average (est.)

38% brand-name claims vs 62% generic, on 534 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.

534
Total Claims
$229K
Total Drug Cost
102
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
993
Total Day Supply
29,358
Brand vs Generic
38% brand / 62% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$221K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.86
Gender Split
60% female / 40% 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
53
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
40
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
36
Ozempic
Semaglutide
33
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
28
Amlodipine Besylate
26
Metoprolol Tartrate
25
Ezetimibe
24
Lisinopril
23
Metoprolol Succinate
23

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How SADEER ALKINDI, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

SADEER ALKINDI, M.D.'s 534 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SADEER ALKINDI, M.D.'s specialty?
SADEER ALKINDI, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in HOUSTON, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SADEER ALKINDI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SADEER ALKINDI, M.D. wrote 534 Medicare Part D claims totaling $229K in drug costs for 102 beneficiaries.
Where is SADEER ALKINDI, M.D. located?
SADEER ALKINDI, M.D. is located at 6550 FANNIN ST STE 1801, HOUSTON, TX, 77030. Phone: (713) 441-1100.
What is SADEER ALKINDI, M.D.'s NPI number?
SADEER ALKINDI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518308931, issued on 07/14/2013.
Does SADEER ALKINDI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SADEER ALKINDI, M.D.'s prescribing is 38% brand-name and 62% generic drugs by claim count, with $221K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SADEER ALKINDI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SADEER ALKINDI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Jardiance, Trulicity. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SADEER ALKINDI, M.D. accept Medicare?
SADEER ALKINDI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 534 Part D claims and 102 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SADEER ALKINDI, M.D.'s credentials?
SADEER ALKINDI, M.D.'s NPI is 1518308931 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.
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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