2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1861490211 M.D.
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SHARIQ AHMAD, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in LAYTON, Utah. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 208 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$163.06
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SHARIQ AHMAD, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LAYTON, Utah with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 208 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $163.06 across 8 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SHARIQ AHMAD, M.D. filed 1,056 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LAYTON, Utah. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SHARIQ AHMAD, 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).

SHARIQ AHMAD, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/11/2005

NPI 1861490211

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,056 27% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Utah

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Utah providers

Utah providers

Nephrology Physician share within Utah

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

SHARIQ AHMAD, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in LAYTON, Utah, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1861490211. 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.

SHARIQ AHMAD, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2132 N 1700 W, LAYTON, UT, 84041, with a listed phone of (801) 779-3500. NPI 1861490211 was issued on 07/11/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AHMAD 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 1,056 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 208 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $124K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

2132 N 1700 W
LAYTON, UT 84041

Provider Details

NPI 1861490211
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/11/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHARIQ AHMAD, 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.

NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF UTAH LLC
LAYTON, UT

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 SHARIQ AHMAD, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$163

Largest payer

Amgen 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SHARIQ AHMAD, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 1,056 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.

1,056
Total Claims
$124K
Total Drug Cost
208
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,347
Total Day Supply
68,479
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$88K
Generic Drug Cost
$36K
Antibiotic Claims
30

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.60
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 92, 75-84: 70, 85+: 22

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Furosemide
130
Calcitriol
128
Losartan Potassium
78
Chlorthalidone
67
Amlodipine Besylate
48
Sevelamer Carbonate
42
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
41
Spironolactone
36
Potassium Chloride
35
Lokelma
Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate
32

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How SHARIQ AHMAD, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

SHARIQ AHMAD, M.D.'s 1,056 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Utah

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHARIQ AHMAD, M.D.'s specialty?
SHARIQ AHMAD, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in LAYTON, Utah. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SHARIQ AHMAD, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHARIQ AHMAD, M.D. wrote 1,056 Medicare Part D claims totaling $124K in drug costs for 208 beneficiaries.
Where is SHARIQ AHMAD, M.D. located?
SHARIQ AHMAD, M.D. is located at 2132 N 1700 W, LAYTON, UT, 84041. Phone: (801) 779-3500.
What is SHARIQ AHMAD, M.D.'s NPI number?
SHARIQ AHMAD, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861490211, issued on 07/11/2005.
Does SHARIQ AHMAD, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SHARIQ AHMAD, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $88K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SHARIQ AHMAD, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHARIQ AHMAD, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Calcitriol, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHARIQ AHMAD, M.D. accept Medicare?
SHARIQ AHMAD, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,056 Part D claims and 208 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHARIQ AHMAD, M.D.'s credentials?
SHARIQ AHMAD, M.D.'s NPI is 1861490211 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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