2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1275513160 M.D.
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SHAMEEM AHMED, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician in NORTON, Ohio. 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
169
Medicare Part D claims · 76 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$793.82
35 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SHAMEEM AHMED, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NORTON, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 169 claims across 76 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $793.82 across 35 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SHAMEEM AHMED, M.D. filed 169 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NORTON, Ohio. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SHAMEEM AHMED, 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).

SHAMEEM AHMED, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/18/2006

NPI 1275513160

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

169 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within Ohio

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology 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).

SHAMEEM AHMED, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider practicing in NORTON, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1275513160. 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.

SHAMEEM AHMED, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3939 S CLEVELAND MASSILLON RD, NORTON, OH, 44203, with a listed phone of (330) 753-6643. NPI 1275513160 was issued on 01/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AHMED 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 169 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 76 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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

3939 S CLEVELAND MASSILLON RD
NORTON, OH 44203

Provider Details

NPI 1275513160
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/18/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHAMEEM AHMED, 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.

CLEVELAND CLINIC
★★★★☆ 4/5
CLEVELAND, OH
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 360180

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 SHAMEEM AHMED, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$794

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SHAMEEM AHMED, M.D.. To verify SHAMEEM AHMED, M.D.'s current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

SHAMEEM AHMED, M.D. — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 169 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.

169
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
76
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
240
Total Day Supply
6,990
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
72% female / 28% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Omeprazole
107
Pantoprazole Sodium
18

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

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How SHAMEEM AHMED, M.D. fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

SHAMEEM AHMED, M.D.'s 169 claims are below the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Ohio

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as AHMED.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHAMEEM AHMED, M.D.'s specialty?
SHAMEEM AHMED, M.D. specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in NORTON, Ohio. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SHAMEEM AHMED, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHAMEEM AHMED, M.D. wrote 169 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 76 beneficiaries.
Where is SHAMEEM AHMED, M.D. located?
SHAMEEM AHMED, M.D. is located at 3939 S CLEVELAND MASSILLON RD, NORTON, OH, 44203. Phone: (330) 753-6643.
What is SHAMEEM AHMED, M.D.'s NPI number?
SHAMEEM AHMED, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275513160, issued on 01/18/2006.
Does SHAMEEM AHMED, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SHAMEEM AHMED, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SHAMEEM AHMED, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHAMEEM AHMED, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHAMEEM AHMED, M.D. accept Medicare?
SHAMEEM AHMED, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 169 Part D claims and 76 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHAMEEM AHMED, M.D.'s credentials?
SHAMEEM AHMED, M.D.'s NPI is 1275513160 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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