2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1487979456 M.D.
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SHAFIC ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. 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
759
Medicare Part D claims · 179 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$347.29
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SHAFIC ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 759 claims across 179 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $347.29 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SHAFIC ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI, M.D. filed 759 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SHAFIC ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI, 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).

SHAFIC ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/02/2010

NPI 1487979456

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

759 48% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Nephrology Physician share within Kentucky

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nephrology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nephrology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

SHAFIC ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1487979456. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

SHAFIC ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 6400 DUTCHMANS PKWY STE 250, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40205, with a listed phone of (502) 587-9660. NPI 1487979456 was issued on 04/02/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI 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 759 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 179 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $45K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count. 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

6400 DUTCHMANS PKWY STE 250
LOUISVILLE, KY 40205

Provider Details

NPI 1487979456
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/02/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHAFIC ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI, 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.

NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF KENTUCKIANA PSC
SALEM, 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 SHAFIC ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$347

Largest payer

Amgen 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 · Generic-heavy

SHAFIC ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI, M.D. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 759 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.

759
Total Claims
$45K
Total Drug Cost
179
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,823
Total Day Supply
54,251
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$26K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.48
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 63, 75-84: 66, 85+: 29

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
117
Carvedilol
62
Losartan Potassium
61
Torsemide
52
Bumetanide
46
Furosemide
43
Spironolactone
30
Hydrochlorothiazide
29
Allopurinol
26
Potassium Chloride
20

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Nephrology Physician Overview

How SHAFIC ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

SHAFIC ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI, M.D.'s 759 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Kentucky

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI.

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHAFIC ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI, M.D.'s specialty?
SHAFIC ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SHAFIC ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHAFIC ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI, M.D. wrote 759 Medicare Part D claims totaling $45K in drug costs for 179 beneficiaries.
Where is SHAFIC ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI, M.D. located?
SHAFIC ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI, M.D. is located at 6400 DUTCHMANS PKWY STE 250, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40205. Phone: (502) 587-9660.
What is SHAFIC ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI, M.D.'s NPI number?
SHAFIC ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487979456, issued on 04/02/2010.
Does SHAFIC ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SHAFIC ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $26K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SHAFIC ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHAFIC ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Carvedilol, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHAFIC ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI, M.D. accept Medicare?
SHAFIC ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 759 Part D claims and 179 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHAFIC ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI, M.D.'s credentials?
SHAFIC ABDUL WAHAB EL HINDI, M.D.'s NPI is 1487979456 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

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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