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Active
2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1750571956 MD
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Pediatrics Physician in Hinesville, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 80,574 in Pediatrics 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 188 beneficiaries · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$21.16
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
Sharifa Abou-Mediene, MD filed 2,477 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatrics Physician in Hinesville, Georgia, prescribing 86% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- 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.
Sharifa Abou-Mediene, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,477 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Sharifa Abou-Mediene, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Sharifa Abou-Mediene, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pediatrics Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,477 225% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia 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 Pediatrics 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).
Sharifa Abou-Mediene, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider holding MD credentials at 303 FRASER DR, Hinesville, GA, 31313, with a listed phone of (912) 877-2227. NPI 1750571956 was issued on 07/25/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,477 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 188 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $339K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.1%.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1750571956 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatrics Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/25/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Sharifa Abou-Mediene, MD 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.
Diversity Health Center Inc
Ludowici, GA
Vidalia Family Care LLC
Vidalia, GA
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 Sharifa Abou-Mediene, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$21
Largest payer
Exact Sciences 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Sharifa Abou-Mediene, MD - brand share 13.0%
Pediatrics Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 2,477 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.
2,477
Total Claims
$339K
Total Drug Cost
188
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,592
- Total Day Supply
- 135,146
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $267K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $62K
- Opioid Claims
- 150 (6.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 28
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 63.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.32
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 82, 65-74: 83, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sharifa Abou-Mediene, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
128 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
107 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
106 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
104 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
86 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
84 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
77 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
67 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 128 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 107 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 106 |
| Gabapentin | 104 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 86 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 84 |
| Losartan Potassium | 77 |
| Metformin Hcl | 67 |
| Lisinopril | 63 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 55 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pediatrics Physician Overview
How Sharifa Abou-Mediene, MD fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.
80,574
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider
Sharifa Abou-Mediene, MD's 2,477 claims are above the specialty average of 762.
Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Abou-Mediene.
Dr. Anastacia Abdalla
MD
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Abeer Abdeldayem
M.D.
Dalton, GA
Dr. Richard Abel
M.D.
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Josefina Abendan Dubberly
M.D.
Baxley, GA
Dr. Mary Abraham
MD
Decatur, GA
Compare Pediatrics 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 Georgia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sharifa Abou-Mediene, MD's specialty? ▼
Sharifa Abou-Mediene, MD specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in Hinesville, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does Sharifa Abou-Mediene, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sharifa Abou-Mediene, MD wrote 2,477 Medicare Part D claims totaling $339K in drug costs for 188 beneficiaries.
Where is Sharifa Abou-Mediene, MD located? ▼
Sharifa Abou-Mediene, MD is located at 303 FRASER DR, Hinesville, GA, 31313. Phone: (912) 877-2227.
What is Sharifa Abou-Mediene, MD's NPI number? ▼
Sharifa Abou-Mediene, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750571956, issued on 07/25/2007.
Does Sharifa Abou-Mediene, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sharifa Abou-Mediene, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $267K in brand drug costs.
Does Sharifa Abou-Mediene, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Sharifa Abou-Mediene, MD had 150 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.1%.
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 Sharifa Abou-Mediene, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sharifa Abou-Mediene, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Diclofenac Sodium, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sharifa Abou-Mediene, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Sharifa Abou-Mediene, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,477 Part D claims and 188 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sharifa Abou-Mediene, MD's credentials? ▼
Sharifa Abou-Mediene, MD's NPI is 1750571956 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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