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2026 NPPES data Otology & Neurotology Physician NPI 1225328461 M.D.
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Otology & Neurotology Physician in Downey, 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 333 in Otology & Neurotology 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
302
Medicare Part D claims · 157 beneficiaries · Otology & Neurotology Physician avg: 401
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
Sameer Ahmed, M.D. filed 302 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otology & Neurotology Physician in Downey, California, prescribing 96% generic.
- 302
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- generic prescribing
- 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.
Sameer Ahmed, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
302 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Sameer Ahmed, 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).
What does the federal data show about Sameer Ahmed, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Otology & Neurotology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
302 25% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Otology & Neurotology Physician 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 Otology & Neurotology 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).
Sameer Ahmed, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otology & Neurotology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 9449 IMPERIAL HWY BLDG ORANGE, Downey, CA, 90242, with a listed phone of (562) 657-4500. NPI 1225328461 was issued on 04/08/2011.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 302 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 157 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.6%.
Otology & Neurotology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 333 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 401 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 | 1225328461 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Otology & Neurotology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/08/2011 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Sameer Ahmed, 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.
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Bellflower, CA
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 - 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 Sameer Ahmed, M.D.. To verify Sameer Ahmed, M.D.'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 · Generic-heavy
Sameer Ahmed, M.D. - brand share 4.0%
Otology & Neurotology Physician average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 302 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.
302
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
157
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 361
- Total Day Supply
- 7,130
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $6K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
- Opioid Claims
- 29 (9.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 30
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.06
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 14, 65-74: 82, 75-84: 44, 85+: 17
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sameer Ahmed, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Triamcinolone Acet…
Triamcinolone Acetonide
153 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 26
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
26 claims
- Ciprofloxacin-Dexa… 20
Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone
20 claims
- Cefuroxime 14
Cefuroxime
14 claims
- Triamterene-Hydroc… 14
Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 153 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 26 |
| Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth | 20 |
| Cefuroxime Cefuroxime Axetil | 14 |
| Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Otology & Neurotology Physician Overview
How Sameer Ahmed, M.D. fits within the Otology & Neurotology Physician landscape nationally.
333
Otology & Neurotology Physician Providers in US
46
States with Otology & Neurotology Physician
401
Avg Claims per Provider
Sameer Ahmed, M.D.'s 302 claims are below the specialty average of 401.
Nearby Otology & Neurotology Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ahmed.
Dr. Sumit Agrawal
M.D.
Stanford, CA
Dr. Juan Andrade
MD
Huntington Park, CA
Dr. James Andrews
M.D.
Northridge, CA
Dr. Ashley Balaker
M.D.
Laguna Hills, CA
Dr. Ben Balough
MD
San Diego, CA
Compare Otology & Neurotology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sameer Ahmed, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Sameer Ahmed, M.D. specializes in Otology & Neurotology Physician and practices in Downey, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Sameer Ahmed, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sameer Ahmed, M.D. wrote 302 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 157 beneficiaries.
Where is Sameer Ahmed, M.D. located? ▼
Sameer Ahmed, M.D. is located at 9449 IMPERIAL HWY BLDG ORANGE, Downey, CA, 90242. Phone: (562) 657-4500.
What is Sameer Ahmed, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Sameer Ahmed, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225328461, issued on 04/08/2011.
Does Sameer Ahmed, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sameer Ahmed, M.D.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does Sameer Ahmed, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Sameer Ahmed, M.D. had 29 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.6%.
How many Otology & Neurotology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 333 Otology & Neurotology Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Otology & Neurotology Physician provider writes 401 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sameer Ahmed, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sameer Ahmed, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sameer Ahmed, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Sameer Ahmed, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 302 Part D claims and 157 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sameer Ahmed, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Sameer Ahmed, M.D.'s NPI is 1225328461 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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