NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Allergy Physician NPI 1538271952 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Shama Hussain, M.D.
Allergy Physician in Olrando, Florida.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,019 in Allergy 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
774
Medicare Part D claims · 246 beneficiaries · Allergy Physician avg: 755
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$82.29
3 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
Shama Hussain, M.D. filed 774 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Allergy Physician in Olrando, Florida, prescribing 75% generic.
- 774
- Part D claims, 2023
- 75%
- generic prescribing
- $82.29
- 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.
Shama Hussain, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
774 Top 29% higher than 71% 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)
Shama Hussain, M.D. 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 Shama Hussain, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Allergy Physician
Medicare Part D claims
774 3% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Allergy Physician compares to other specialties among Florida 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 Allergy 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).
Shama Hussain, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Allergy Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 5412 CURRY FORD RD, Olrando, FL, 32812, with a listed phone of (407) 658-7882. NPI 1538271952 was issued on 08/31/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 774 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 246 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $89K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% generic by claim count.
Allergy Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,019 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 755 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 | 1538271952 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Allergy Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/31/2006 |
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 Shama Hussain, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$82
Largest payer
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
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 - Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Shama Hussain, M.D.. To verify Shama Hussain, M.D.'s current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases
FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Shama Hussain, M.D. - brand share 25.0%
Allergy Physician average
25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 774 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.
774
Total Claims
$89K
Total Drug Cost
246
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,114
- Total Day Supply
- 31,101
- Brand vs Generic
- 25% brand / 75% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $65K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $24K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.46
- Gender Split
- 78% female / 22% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 76, 65-74: 111, 75-84: 48, 85+: 11
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Shama Hussain, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Azelastine Hcl
Azelastine Hcl
158 claims
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
101 claims
- Flovent Hfa 46
Flovent Hfa
46 claims
- Levocetirizine Dih… 45
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
45 claims
- Epinephrine 44
Epinephrine
44 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate … 36
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
36 claims
- Montelukast Sodium 35
Montelukast Sodium
35 claims
- Triamcinolone Acet… 33
Triamcinolone Acetonide
33 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Azelastine Hcl | 158 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 101 |
| Flovent Hfa Fluticasone Propionate | 46 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 45 |
| Epinephrine | 44 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 36 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 35 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 33 |
| Symbicort Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate | 32 |
| Desloratadine | 28 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Allergy Physician Overview
How Shama Hussain, M.D. fits within the Allergy Physician landscape nationally.
1,019
Allergy Physician Providers in US
49
States with Allergy Physician
755
Avg Claims per Provider
Shama Hussain, M.D.'s 774 claims are above the specialty average of 755.
Nearby Allergy Physician Providers in Florida
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hussain.
Dr. Michel Akl
M.D.
Coral Gables, FL
Dr. Raquelle Alexander
M.D.
St Petersburg, FL
Dr. Ayham Alshaar
M.D.
Brooksville, FL
Dr. Jose Andrade
M.D.
Orlando, FL
Dr. Boris Balson
MD
Loxahatchee, FL
Compare Allergy Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Florida medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shama Hussain, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Shama Hussain, M.D. specializes in Allergy Physician and practices in Olrando, Florida. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Shama Hussain, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Shama Hussain, M.D. wrote 774 Medicare Part D claims totaling $89K in drug costs for 246 beneficiaries.
Where is Shama Hussain, M.D. located? ▼
Shama Hussain, M.D. is located at 5412 CURRY FORD RD, Olrando, FL, 32812. Phone: (407) 658-7882.
What is Shama Hussain, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Shama Hussain, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538271952, issued on 08/31/2006.
Does Shama Hussain, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Shama Hussain, M.D.'s prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $65K in brand drug costs.
How many Allergy Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,019 Allergy Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Allergy Physician provider writes 755 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Shama Hussain, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Shama Hussain, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Azelastine Hcl, Fluticasone Propionate, Flovent Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Shama Hussain, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Shama Hussain, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 774 Part D claims and 246 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Shama Hussain, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Shama Hussain, M.D.'s NPI is 1538271952 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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