2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1942292040 M.D.
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SHOUKATH ANSARI, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician in HAMLET, North Carolina. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 471 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$48.32
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SHOUKATH ANSARI, M.D. filed 2,080 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gastroenterology Physician in HAMLET, North Carolina, 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.

SHOUKATH ANSARI, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,080 Top 16% higher than 84% 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)

SHOUKATH ANSARI, 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 SHOUKATH ANSARI, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/16/2005

NPI 1942292040

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,080 150% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within North Carolina

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

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).

SHOUKATH ANSARI, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider practicing in HAMLET, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1942292040. 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.

SHOUKATH ANSARI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 102 ENDO LN, HAMLET, NC, 28345, with a listed phone of (910) 205-3035. NPI 1942292040 was issued on 08/16/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ANSARI 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 2,080 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 471 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $487K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% 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

102 ENDO LN
HAMLET, NC 28345

Provider Details

NPI 1942292040
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/16/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHOUKATH ANSARI, 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.

MCPC-7 LLC
HAMLET, NC

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 SHOUKATH ANSARI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$48

Largest payer

Ardelyx, 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

SHOUKATH ANSARI, M.D. — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 2,080 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.

2,080
Total Claims
$487K
Total Drug Cost
471
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,133
Total Day Supply
89,982
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$441K
Generic Drug Cost
$47K
Antibiotic Claims
93

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.76
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 143, 65-74: 204, 75-84: 97, 85+: 27

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
576
Pantoprazole Sodium
506
Famotidine
208
Linzess
Linaclotide
192
Dicyclomine Hcl
131
Cholestyramine
Cholestyramine (With Sugar)
42
Metoclopramide Hcl
33
Metronidazole
29
Lansoprazole
27
Trulance
Plecanatide
25

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

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How SHOUKATH ANSARI, 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

SHOUKATH ANSARI, M.D.'s 2,080 claims are above the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ANSARI.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHOUKATH ANSARI, M.D.'s specialty?
SHOUKATH ANSARI, M.D. specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in HAMLET, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SHOUKATH ANSARI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHOUKATH ANSARI, M.D. wrote 2,080 Medicare Part D claims totaling $487K in drug costs for 471 beneficiaries.
Where is SHOUKATH ANSARI, M.D. located?
SHOUKATH ANSARI, M.D. is located at 102 ENDO LN, HAMLET, NC, 28345. Phone: (910) 205-3035.
What is SHOUKATH ANSARI, M.D.'s NPI number?
SHOUKATH ANSARI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942292040, issued on 08/16/2005.
Does SHOUKATH ANSARI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SHOUKATH ANSARI, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $441K 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 SHOUKATH ANSARI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHOUKATH ANSARI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Pantoprazole Sodium, Famotidine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHOUKATH ANSARI, M.D. accept Medicare?
SHOUKATH ANSARI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,080 Part D claims and 471 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHOUKATH ANSARI, M.D.'s credentials?
SHOUKATH ANSARI, M.D.'s NPI is 1942292040 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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