NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Nuclear Cardiology Physician NPI 1710161070 MD
Verify on CMS → Shahnaz Begum, MD
Nuclear Cardiology Physician in Frisco, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 391 in Nuclear 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
710
Medicare Part D claims · 120 beneficiaries · Nuclear Cardiology Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$16.02
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Shahnaz Begum, MD filed 710 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Nuclear Cardiology Physician in Frisco, Texas, prescribing 88% generic.
- 710
- Part D claims, 2024
- 88%
- generic prescribing
- $16.02
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥70th
- 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 Shahnaz Begum, 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 1710161070), first enumerated 12/21/2007.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 710 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
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$16.02 in reported industry payments (1 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- State context
State board disciplinary context
Texas statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Shahnaz Begum, MD's individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: TMB annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
PlainDoctor does not publish per-provider disciplinary determinations. Confirm current license and any individual actions through the state medical board or FSMB verification service.
Source: State medical board / FSMB
This trust snapshot summarizes only what appears in federal CMS/NPPES public records. It is not a composite score, star rating, patient review, or clinical recommendation. PlainDoctor never fabricates reviews or AggregateRating schema.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1710161070 · Nuclear Cardiology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-TRACE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1710161070
- ENUM-MID 2007
- TAX-TRACE 391
- RX-LIGHT 710
- BOOK-THIN 39 in Texas
- PHOTO-ENUM Troy Randle, DO · 2007
Shahnaz Begum, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
710 ≥ 70th percentile 70% 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-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Shahnaz Begum, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Shahnaz Begum, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nuclear Cardiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
710 83% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Nuclear Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas 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 Nuclear 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 | 1710161070 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nuclear Cardiology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 12/21/2007 |
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 Shahnaz Begum, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$16
Largest payer
BIOTRONIK 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.
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 Shahnaz Begum, MD. To verify Shahnaz Begum, 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Shahnaz Begum, MD - brand share 12.0%
Nuclear Cardiology Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 710 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.
710
Total Claims
$124K
Total Drug Cost
120
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,949
- Total Day Supply
- 58,307
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $115K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $9K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.33
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Shahnaz Begum, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
92 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
77 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
74 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
57 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
44 claims
- Hydralazine Hcl
Hydralazine Hcl
42 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
39 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
38 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 92 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 77 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 74 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 57 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 44 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 42 |
| Losartan Potassium | 39 |
| Carvedilol | 38 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 23 |
| Lisinopril | 20 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nuclear Cardiology Physician Overview
How Shahnaz Begum, MD fits within the Nuclear Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.
391
Nuclear Cardiology Physician Providers in US
37
States with Nuclear Cardiology Physician
4,174
Avg Claims per Provider
Shahnaz Begum, MD's 710 claims are below the specialty average of 4,174.
Nationwide Nuclear Cardiology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Begum, both outside Texas so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Nuclear Cardiology Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Begum.
One of 39 Nuclear Cardiology Physician providers enrolled in Texas, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Fadi Alameddine
M.D.
Cypress, TX
Dr. Aamir Amin
MD
Arlington, TX
Dr. James Atkins
MD
Dallas, TX
Dr. Andrew Berggren
M.D.
Rowlett, TX
Dr. Michael Brophey
M.D
Dallas, TX
Compare Nuclear Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shahnaz Begum, MD's specialty? ▼
Shahnaz Begum, MD specializes in Nuclear Cardiology Physician and practices in Frisco, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Shahnaz Begum, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Shahnaz Begum, MD wrote 710 Medicare Part D claims totaling $124K in drug costs for 120 beneficiaries.
Where is Shahnaz Begum, MD located? ▼
Shahnaz Begum, MD is located at 14688 STATE HIGHWAY 121 STE 120, Frisco, TX, 75035. Phone: (469) 910-5558.
What is Shahnaz Begum, MD's NPI number? ▼
Shahnaz Begum, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710161070, issued on 12/21/2007.
Does Shahnaz Begum, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Shahnaz Begum, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $115K in brand drug costs.
How many Nuclear Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 391 Nuclear Cardiology Physician providers across 37 states in the US. The average Nuclear Cardiology Physician provider writes 4,174 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Shahnaz Begum, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Shahnaz Begum, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Tartrate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Shahnaz Begum, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Shahnaz Begum, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 710 Part D claims and 120 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Shahnaz Begum, MD's credentials? ▼
Shahnaz Begum, MD's NPI is 1710161070 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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