2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1487687257 M.D.
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Sohrab Afshari, M.D.

Specialist in Jacksonville, Florida. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,658 in Specialist, 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
332
Medicare Part D claims · 123 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Sohrab Afshari, M.D. filed 332 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in Jacksonville, Florida, prescribing 91% generic.

332
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing

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Sohrab Afshari, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

332 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

What does the federal data show about Sohrab Afshari, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/07/2006

NPI 1487687257

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

332 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Largest specialties in Florida (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 16.1%Behavior Technician16.1%Mental Health Counselor - 4.8%Mental Health Counselor4.8%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.5%Family Nurse Practitioner4.5%Pharmacist - 4.2%Pharmacist4.2%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.8%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.8%Physical Therapist - 3.1%Physical Therapist3.1%Specialist - 0.8%Specialist0.8%
Largest specialties in Florida (% of in-state 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 Specialist. Verify directly:

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).

Sohrab Afshari, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 2311 UNIVERSITY BLVD W, Jacksonville, FL, 32217, with a listed phone of (904) 636-0200. NPI 1487687257 was issued on 07/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Afshari 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 332 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 123 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.4%. 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

2311 UNIVERSITY BLVD W
Jacksonville, FL 32217

Provider Details

NPI 1487687257
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/07/2006

License & disciplinary context - Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Sohrab Afshari, M.D.. To verify Sohrab Afshari, M.D.'s current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

Sohrab Afshari, M.D. - brand share 9.0%
Specialist average

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 332 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.

332
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
123
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
449
Total Day Supply
7,404
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$424
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
71 (21.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
162

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.53
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Sohrab Afshari, 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
Cephalexin
65
Levothyroxine Sodium
54
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
46
Doxycycline Hyclate
44
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
15
Oxycodone Hcl
14
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
14

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

Specialist Overview

How Sohrab Afshari, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

Sohrab Afshari, M.D.'s 332 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Florida

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

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  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Florida medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Specialist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sohrab Afshari, M.D.'s specialty?
Sohrab Afshari, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in Jacksonville, Florida. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Sohrab Afshari, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Sohrab Afshari, M.D. wrote 332 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 123 beneficiaries.
Where is Sohrab Afshari, M.D. located?
Sohrab Afshari, M.D. is located at 2311 UNIVERSITY BLVD W, Jacksonville, FL, 32217. Phone: (904) 636-0200.
What is Sohrab Afshari, M.D.'s NPI number?
Sohrab Afshari, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487687257, issued on 07/07/2006.
Does Sohrab Afshari, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Sohrab Afshari, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $424 in brand drug costs.
Does Sohrab Afshari, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Sohrab Afshari, M.D. had 71 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.4%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sohrab Afshari, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sohrab Afshari, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Levothyroxine Sodium, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sohrab Afshari, M.D. accept Medicare?
Sohrab Afshari, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 332 Part D claims and 123 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sohrab Afshari, M.D.'s credentials?
Sohrab Afshari, M.D.'s NPI is 1487687257 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.