2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1003205683 MD
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SAIF ALTAIE, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in SUGAR LAND, 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
287
Medicare Part D claims · 107 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
71.6668/100
▼ 11 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

SAIF ALTAIE, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 71.6668/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 287 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

71.6668/100
MIPS score · -11 vs avg
287
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

SAIF ALTAIE, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

72 9th percentile higher than 9% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SAIF ALTAIE, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about SAIF ALTAIE, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/20/2015

NPI 1003205683

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

287 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

71.6668/100 11.4332% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Texas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SAIF ALTAIE, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
71.6668/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 71.6668/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%71.7%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 71.6668/100 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.

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).

SAIF ALTAIE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 16655 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUGAR LAND, TX, 77479, with a listed phone of (281) 274-7000. NPI 1003205683 was issued on 01/20/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALTAIE 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 287 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 107 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.6%. 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 71.6668/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 53.4828, Cost 52.0733), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

16655 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479

Provider Details

NPI 1003205683
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/20/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

71.6668
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
53.4828
Quality
52.0733
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SAIF ALTAIE, MD 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.

HOUSTON METHODIST SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS
SUGAR LAND, TX
TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC
SUGAR LAND, 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).

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 SAIF ALTAIE, MD. To verify SAIF ALTAIE, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

287
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
107
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
315
Total Day Supply
6,351
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
19 (6.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
57

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.68
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 38, 75-84: 36, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SAIF ALTAIE, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
19
Prednisone
16
Levofloxacin
15
Pantoprazole Sodium
11

* 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 SAIF ALTAIE, MD 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

SAIF ALTAIE, MD's 287 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAIF ALTAIE, MD's specialty?
SAIF ALTAIE, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in SUGAR LAND, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does SAIF ALTAIE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAIF ALTAIE, MD wrote 287 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 107 beneficiaries.
What is SAIF ALTAIE, MD's Medicare quality score?
SAIF ALTAIE, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 71.6668/100 (Quality: 53.4828, Cost: 52.0733). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SAIF ALTAIE, MD located?
SAIF ALTAIE, MD is located at 16655 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUGAR LAND, TX, 77479. Phone: (281) 274-7000.
What is SAIF ALTAIE, MD's NPI number?
SAIF ALTAIE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003205683, issued on 01/20/2015.
Does SAIF ALTAIE, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SAIF ALTAIE, MD had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.6%.
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 SAIF ALTAIE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAIF ALTAIE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Prednisone, Levofloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAIF ALTAIE, MD accept Medicare?
SAIF ALTAIE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 287 Part D claims and 107 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAIF ALTAIE, MD's credentials?
SAIF ALTAIE, MD's NPI is 1003205683 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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