2026 NPPES data Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician NPI 1417006313 MD
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SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD

Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician in BAYTOWN, 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 656 beneficiaries · Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician avg: 386
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
8.7669/100
▼ 74 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$742.67
38 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD is a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BAYTOWN, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 656 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 8.7669/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $742.67 across 38 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 8.7669 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 4,692 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)

SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/09/2007

NPI 1417006313

Primary specialty

Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician

Rare

285 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,692 1116% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 386

MIPS final score

8.7669/100 74.3331% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician share within Texas

1. Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician share within Texas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
8.7669/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician) — 8.7669/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%8.8%
MIPS final score (Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician) — 8.7669/100 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.

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SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD is a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician provider practicing in BAYTOWN, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1417006313. 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.

SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1010 W BAKER RD STE 1041010W, BAYTOWN, TX, 77521, with a listed phone of (281) 420-1106. NPI 1417006313 was issued on 01/09/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KAHKESHANI 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 4,692 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 656 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $742K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.3%. 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 8.7669/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 29.223), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 285 enrolled providers across 41 states and an average of 386 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

1010 W BAKER RD STE 1041010W
BAYTOWN, TX 77521

Provider Details

NPI 1417006313
Specialty Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/09/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

8.7669
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
29.223
Cost

Reporting: Individual

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 SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$743

Largest payer

Eisai 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 — 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 SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD. To verify SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD'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 · Generic-heavy

SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 4,692 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.

4,692
Total Claims
$742K
Total Drug Cost
656
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,868
Total Day Supply
200,601
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$597K
Generic Drug Cost
$144K
Opioid Claims
528 (11.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.76
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 136, 65-74: 255, 75-84: 210, 85+: 55

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Memantine Hcl
440
Gabapentin
308
Levetiracetam
279
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
263
Donepezil Hcl
194
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
179
Tramadol Hcl
156
Primidone
152
Topiramate
141
Prednisone
135

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

Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician Overview

How SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD fits within the Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician landscape nationally.

285
Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician Providers in US
41
States with Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician
386
Avg Claims per Provider

SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD's 4,692 claims are above the specialty average of 386.

Nearby Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD's specialty?
SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD specializes in Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician and practices in BAYTOWN, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD wrote 4,692 Medicare Part D claims totaling $742K in drug costs for 656 beneficiaries.
What is SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD's Medicare quality score?
SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 8.7669/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 29.223). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD located?
SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD is located at 1010 W BAKER RD STE 1041010W, BAYTOWN, TX, 77521. Phone: (281) 420-1106.
What is SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD's NPI number?
SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417006313, issued on 01/09/2007.
Does SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $597K in brand drug costs.
Does SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD had 528 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.3%.
How many Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 285 Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician providers across 41 states in the US. The average Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician provider writes 386 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Memantine Hcl, Gabapentin, Levetiracetam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD accept Medicare?
SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,692 Part D claims and 656 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD's credentials?
SAEED KAHKESHANI, MD's NPI is 1417006313 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

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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