NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1427477157 M.D
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Neurology Physician in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 19,885 in Neurology 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
477
Medicare Part D claims · 158 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% 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
Shabnam Pakneshan, M.D filed 477 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology Physician in Ypsilanti, Michigan, prescribing 87% generic.
- 477
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- 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.
Shabnam Pakneshan, M.D's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
477 Top 38% higher than 62% 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)
Shabnam Pakneshan, 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 Shabnam Pakneshan, M.D?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
477 64% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Michigan
How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan 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 Neurology 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).
Shabnam Pakneshan, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D credentials at IHA NEUROLOGY, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197, with a listed phone of (734) 712-1400. NPI 1427477157 was issued on 04/09/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 477 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 158 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $402K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count.
Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,885 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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 | 1427477157 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/09/2014 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Shabnam Pakneshan, 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.
Iha Health Services Corporation
Ypsilanti, MI
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 - Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Shabnam Pakneshan, M.D. To verify Shabnam Pakneshan, M.D's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases
MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Shabnam Pakneshan, M.D - brand share 13.0%
Neurology Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 477 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.
477
Total Claims
$402K
Total Drug Cost
158
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 696
- Total Day Supply
- 19,694
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $386K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $15K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.63
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 27, 65-74: 66, 75-84: 48, 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 Shabnam Pakneshan, M.D prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
63 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
61 claims
- Donepezil Hcl
Donepezil Hcl
35 claims
- Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa-Levodopa
34 claims
- Lidocaine-Prilocaine 18
Lidocaine-Prilocaine
18 claims
- Pregabalin 18
Pregabalin
18 claims
- Gammagard Liquid 15
Gammagard Liquid
15 claims
- Gammaked 13
Gammaked
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 63 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 61 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 35 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Carbidopa/Levodopa | 34 |
| Lidocaine-Prilocaine Lidocaine/Prilocaine | 18 |
| Pregabalin | 18 |
| Gammagard Liquid Immun Glob G(Igg)/Gly/Iga Ov50 | 15 |
| Gammaked Immune Globul G/Gly/Iga Avg 46 | 13 |
| Levetiracetam | 12 |
| Aimovig Autoinjector Erenumab-Aooe | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurology Physician Overview
How Shabnam Pakneshan, M.D fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
19,885
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider
Shabnam Pakneshan, M.D's 477 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.
Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Michigan
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Pakneshan.
Dr. Shan Abbas
M.D.
Grand Rapids, MI
Dr. Faith Abbott
DO
Saginaw, MI
Dr. Amjad Abdallah
MD
Grand Rapids, MI
Dr. Esam Abobaker
DO
Grand Rapids, MI
Dr. Andrea Abousamra
DO
Clinton Township, MI
Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shabnam Pakneshan, M.D's specialty? ▼
Shabnam Pakneshan, M.D specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Credentials: M.D.
How much does Shabnam Pakneshan, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Shabnam Pakneshan, M.D wrote 477 Medicare Part D claims totaling $402K in drug costs for 158 beneficiaries.
Where is Shabnam Pakneshan, M.D located? ▼
Shabnam Pakneshan, M.D is located at IHA NEUROLOGY, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197. Phone: (734) 712-1400.
What is Shabnam Pakneshan, M.D's NPI number? ▼
Shabnam Pakneshan, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427477157, issued on 04/09/2014.
Does Shabnam Pakneshan, M.D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Shabnam Pakneshan, M.D's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $386K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 19,885 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Shabnam Pakneshan, M.D prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Shabnam Pakneshan, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Duloxetine Hcl, Donepezil Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Shabnam Pakneshan, M.D accept Medicare? ▼
Shabnam Pakneshan, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 477 Part D claims and 158 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Shabnam Pakneshan, M.D's credentials? ▼
Shabnam Pakneshan, M.D's NPI is 1427477157 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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