NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Nuclear Cardiology Physician NPI 1710161070 MD
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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 374 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.
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Prescribing volume
509
Medicare Part D claims · 92 beneficiaries · Nuclear Cardiology Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% 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, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Shahnaz Begum, MD filed 509 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nuclear Cardiology Physician in Frisco, Texas, prescribing 91% generic.
- 509
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- generic prescribing
- $16.02
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Shahnaz Begum, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
509 Top 34% higher than 66% 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-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
509 87% 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).
Shahnaz Begum, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nuclear Cardiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 14688 STATE HIGHWAY 121 STE 120, Frisco, TX, 75035, with a listed phone of (469) 910-5558. NPI 1710161070 was issued on 12/21/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 509 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 92 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $91K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count.
Nuclear Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 374 enrolled providers across 37 states and an average of 4,019 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 | 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 · Generic-heavy
Shahnaz Begum, MD - brand share 9.0%
Nuclear Cardiology Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 509 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.
509
Total Claims
$91K
Total Drug Cost
92
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,399
- Total Day Supply
- 41,861
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $80K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $11K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.57
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Shahnaz Begum, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
71 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
55 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
55 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
54 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
35 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
33 claims
- Hydralazine Hcl
Hydralazine Hcl
29 claims
- Lisinopril 17
Lisinopril
17 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 71 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 55 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 55 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 54 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 35 |
| Losartan Potassium | 33 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 29 |
| Lisinopril | 17 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 16 |
| Carvedilol | 15 |
* 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.
374
Nuclear Cardiology Physician Providers in US
37
States with Nuclear Cardiology Physician
4,019
Avg Claims per Provider
Shahnaz Begum, MD's 509 claims are below the specialty average of 4,019.
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.
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 →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Nuclear Cardiology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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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 2023, Shahnaz Begum, MD wrote 509 Medicare Part D claims totaling $91K in drug costs for 92 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 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $80K in brand drug costs.
How many Nuclear Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 374 Nuclear Cardiology Physician providers across 37 states in the US. The average Nuclear Cardiology Physician provider writes 4,019 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Shahnaz Begum, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Shahnaz Begum, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Tartrate, Amlodipine Besylate, Metoprolol Succinate. 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 509 Part D claims and 92 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. 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 (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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