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2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1184668980 M.D.
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Urology Physician in Paterson, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 13,350 in Urology Physician, 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
624
Medicare Part D claims · 127 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Safwat Awad, M.D. filed 624 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Urology Physician in Paterson, New Jersey, prescribing 96% generic.
- 624
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- generic prescribing
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.
Safwat Awad, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
624 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Safwat Awad, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Safwat Awad, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Urology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
624 51% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey 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 Urology Physician. 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).
Safwat Awad, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 703 MAIN ST, Paterson, NJ, 07503, with a listed phone of (973) 754-2270. NPI 1184668980 was issued on 06/15/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 624 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 127 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $28K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count.
Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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 | 1184668980 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Urology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/15/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Safwat Awad, M.D. - brand share 4.0%
Urology Physician average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 624 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.
624
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
127
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,498
- Total Day Supply
- 44,206
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $8K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $20K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 28
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.53
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Safwat Awad, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
329 claims
- Finasteride
Finasteride
144 claims
- Dutasteride 54
Dutasteride
54 claims
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl 20
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
20 claims
- Sildenafil Citrate 18
Sildenafil Citrate
18 claims
- Oxybutynin Chloride 13
Oxybutynin Chloride
13 claims
- Tolterodine Tartra… 12
Tolterodine Tartrate Er
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 329 |
| Finasteride | 144 |
| Dutasteride | 54 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 20 |
| Sildenafil Citrate | 18 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride | 13 |
| Tolterodine Tartrate Er Tolterodine Tartrate | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Urology Physician Overview
How Safwat Awad, M.D. fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.
13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider
Safwat Awad, M.D.'s 624 claims are below the specialty average of 1,280.
Nearby Urology Physician Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Awad.
Joel Abramowitz
Jersey City, NJ
Dr. Anika Ackerman
MD
Morristown, NJ
Dr. Randy Ackerman
MD
Cherry Hill, NJ
Dr. Philip Affuso
MD
Englewood, NJ
Dr. Saurabh Agarwal
MD
Midland Park, NJ
Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New Jersey medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Safwat Awad, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Safwat Awad, M.D. specializes in Urology Physician and practices in Paterson, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Safwat Awad, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Safwat Awad, M.D. wrote 624 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 127 beneficiaries.
Where is Safwat Awad, M.D. located? ▼
Safwat Awad, M.D. is located at 703 MAIN ST, Paterson, NJ, 07503. Phone: (973) 754-2270.
What is Safwat Awad, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Safwat Awad, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184668980, issued on 06/15/2006.
Does Safwat Awad, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Safwat Awad, M.D.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Safwat Awad, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Safwat Awad, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Finasteride, Dutasteride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Safwat Awad, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Safwat Awad, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 624 Part D claims and 127 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Safwat Awad, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Safwat Awad, M.D.'s NPI is 1184668980 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
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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