NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1568481182 MD
Verify on CMS → Samer Abbas, MD
Interventional Cardiology Physician in East Chicago, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,565 in Interventional Cardiology 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 747 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$61.7K
235 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Samer Abbas, MD filed 4,951 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Interventional Cardiology Physician in East Chicago, Indiana, prescribing 85% generic.
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 85%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥93rd
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Samer Abbas, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1568481182), first enumerated 07/18/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 4,951 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$61.7K in reported industry payments (235 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1568481182 · Interventional Cardiology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1568481182
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-NARROW 3,565
- RX-MID 4,951
- BOOK-THIN 61 in Indiana
- PHOTO-ENUM Shahin Keramati, M.D. · 2006
Samer Abbas, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
4,951 ≥ 93rd percentile 93% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Samer Abbas, MD 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 Samer Abbas, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Interventional Cardiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
4,951 57% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana 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 Interventional Cardiology 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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1568481182 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Interventional Cardiology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/18/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Samer Abbas, 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.
Community Care Network Inc
Munster, IN
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 Samer Abbas, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$61.7K
Largest payer
Medtronic, 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Samer Abbas, MD - brand share 15.0%
Interventional Cardiology Physician average
15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 4,951 2024 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 2024.
4,951
Total Claims
$943K
Total Drug Cost
747
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 13,364.8
- Total Day Supply
- 397,747
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $888K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $55K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 34
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.79
- Gender Split
- 46% female / 54% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 51, 65-74: 290, 75-84: 291, 85+: 115
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Samer Abbas, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
548 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
491 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
289 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
267 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
253 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
247 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
247 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
222 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 548 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 491 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 289 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 267 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 253 |
| Furosemide | 247 |
| Lisinopril | 247 |
| Carvedilol | 222 |
| Entresto Sacubitril/Valsartan | 216 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 180 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview
How Samer Abbas, MD fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.
3,565
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
3,147
Avg Claims per Provider
Samer Abbas, MD's 4,951 claims are above the specialty average of 3,147.
Nationwide Interventional Cardiology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Abbas, both outside Indiana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Abbas.
One of 61 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers enrolled in Indiana, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Kingsley Annan
MD
Kokomo, IN
Dr. Nivas Balasubramaniyam
MD
Lafayette, IN
Dr. Agastya Belur
MD
Terre Haute, IN
Dr. Matthew Bilodeau
MD
Fort Wayne, IN
Dr. Stephen Brown
MD
Fort Wayne, IN
Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samer Abbas, MD's specialty? ▼
Samer Abbas, MD specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in East Chicago, Indiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does Samer Abbas, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Samer Abbas, MD wrote 4,951 Medicare Part D claims totaling $943K in drug costs for 747 beneficiaries.
Where is Samer Abbas, MD located? ▼
Samer Abbas, MD is located at 4320 FIR ST, East Chicago, IN, 46312. Phone: (219) 554-4080.
What is Samer Abbas, MD's NPI number? ▼
Samer Abbas, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568481182, issued on 07/18/2006.
Does Samer Abbas, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Samer Abbas, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $888K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,565 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 3,147 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Samer Abbas, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Samer Abbas, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Samer Abbas, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Samer Abbas, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,951 Part D claims and 747 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Samer Abbas, MD's credentials? ▼
Samer Abbas, MD's NPI is 1568481182 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
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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