2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1871562272 M.D.
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SHANAZ ALI, M.D.

Pediatrics Physician in SUGAR LAND, Texas. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 344 beneficiaries · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$23.14
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SHANAZ ALI, M.D. filed 5,105 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatrics Physician in SUGAR LAND, Texas, prescribing 91% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

SHANAZ ALI, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

5,105 Top 6% higher than 94% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SHANAZ ALI, 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).

What does the federal data show about SHANAZ ALI, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/16/2006

NPI 1871562272

Primary specialty

Pediatrics Physician

High-volume

80,574 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,105 570% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 762

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Pediatrics Physician share within Texas

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

SHANAZ ALI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1111 HIGHWAY 6, SUGAR LAND, TX, 77478, with a listed phone of (281) 491-0909. NPI 1871562272 was issued on 03/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALI 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 5,105 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 344 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $395K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%. 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.

Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,574 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 762 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

1111 HIGHWAY 6
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478

Provider Details

NPI 1871562272
Specialty Pediatrics Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/16/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHANAZ ALI, 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.

SUGAR LAND FAMILY PRACTICE, PA
SUGAR LAND, TX

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 SHANAZ ALI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$23

Largest payer

Hologic Sales and Service, LLC

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 SHANAZ ALI, M.D.. To verify SHANAZ ALI, M.D.'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

SHANAZ ALI, M.D. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 5,105 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.

5,105
Total Claims
$395K
Total Drug Cost
344
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12,482
Total Day Supply
361,418
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$285K
Generic Drug Cost
$108K
Opioid Claims
114 (2.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
228

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.95
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 240, 75-84: 79, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SHANAZ ALI, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Rosuvastatin Calcium
613
Levothyroxine Sodium
245
Olmesartan Medoxomil
212
Amlodipine Besylate
177
Atorvastatin Calcium
174
Famotidine
150
Pantoprazole Sodium
149
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
142
Metformin Hcl
126
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
122

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

Pediatrics Physician Overview

How SHANAZ ALI, M.D. fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.

80,574
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider

SHANAZ ALI, M.D.'s 5,105 claims are above the specialty average of 762.

Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHANAZ ALI, M.D.'s specialty?
SHANAZ ALI, M.D. specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in SUGAR LAND, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SHANAZ ALI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHANAZ ALI, M.D. wrote 5,105 Medicare Part D claims totaling $395K in drug costs for 344 beneficiaries.
Where is SHANAZ ALI, M.D. located?
SHANAZ ALI, M.D. is located at 1111 HIGHWAY 6, SUGAR LAND, TX, 77478. Phone: (281) 491-0909.
What is SHANAZ ALI, M.D.'s NPI number?
SHANAZ ALI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871562272, issued on 03/16/2006.
Does SHANAZ ALI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SHANAZ ALI, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $285K in brand drug costs.
Does SHANAZ ALI, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, SHANAZ ALI, M.D. had 114 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 80,574 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SHANAZ ALI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHANAZ ALI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Olmesartan Medoxomil. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHANAZ ALI, M.D. accept Medicare?
SHANAZ ALI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,105 Part D claims and 344 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHANAZ ALI, M.D.'s credentials?
SHANAZ ALI, M.D.'s NPI is 1871562272 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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