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2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1174521439 DPM
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Podiatrist in Eastpointe, Michigan.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,498 in Podiatrist, 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
328
Medicare Part D claims · 179 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Syed Ghani, DPM filed 328 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Podiatrist in Eastpointe, Michigan, prescribing 94% generic.
- 328
- Part D claims, 2023
- 94%
- generic prescribing
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.
Syed Ghani, DPM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
328 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
What does the federal data show about Syed Ghani, DPM?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
328 8% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Michigan
How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Michigan 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 Podiatrist. 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).
Syed Ghani, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 23700 GRATIOT AVE, Eastpointe, MI, 48021, with a listed phone of (586) 779-1160. NPI 1174521439 was issued on 07/11/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 328 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 179 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count.
Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,498 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 304 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 | 1174521439 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/11/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Syed Ghani, DPM 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.
Ahmed A. Arif MD PC
Flint, MI
Physician Coverage Services PC
Flint, MI
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Syed Ghani, DPM. To verify Syed Ghani, DPM's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases
MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Syed Ghani, DPM - brand share 6.0%
Podiatrist average
6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 328 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.
328
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
179
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 335
- Total Day Supply
- 6,849
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 94% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $9K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 88
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.13
- Gender Split
- 46% female / 54% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 46, 65-74: 90, 75-84: 32, 85+: 11
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Syed Ghani, DPM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
46 claims
- Ammonium Lactate
Ammonium Lactate
42 claims
- Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole
37 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
25 claims
- Naproxen
Naproxen
20 claims
- Triamcinolone Acet…
Triamcinolone Acetonide
20 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 18
Diclofenac Sodium
18 claims
- Prednisone 17
Prednisone
17 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 46 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 42 |
| Ketoconazole | 37 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 25 |
| Naproxen | 20 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 20 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 18 |
| Prednisone | 17 |
| Mupirocin | 15 |
| Gabapentin | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Podiatrist Overview
How Syed Ghani, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.
10,498
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider
Syed Ghani, DPM's 328 claims are above the specialty average of 304.
Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Michigan
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ghani.
Dr. Robert Adas
D.P.M.
Farmington Hills, MI
Dr. Ronald Adelman
D.P.M.
Plymouth, MI
Dr. Raziuddin Ahmed
DPM
South Haven, MI
Dr. Ernest Ajluni
DPM
Livonia, MI
Dr. Anthony Alessi
DPM
Petoskey, MI
Compare Podiatrist 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 Michigan medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Podiatrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Syed Ghani, DPM's specialty? ▼
Syed Ghani, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in Eastpointe, Michigan. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Syed Ghani, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Syed Ghani, DPM wrote 328 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 179 beneficiaries.
Where is Syed Ghani, DPM located? ▼
Syed Ghani, DPM is located at 23700 GRATIOT AVE, Eastpointe, MI, 48021. Phone: (586) 779-1160.
What is Syed Ghani, DPM's NPI number? ▼
Syed Ghani, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174521439, issued on 07/11/2005.
Does Syed Ghani, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Syed Ghani, DPM's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
How many Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,498 Podiatrist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Podiatrist provider writes 304 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Syed Ghani, DPM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Syed Ghani, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Ammonium Lactate, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Syed Ghani, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
Syed Ghani, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 328 Part D claims and 179 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Syed Ghani, DPM's credentials? ▼
Syed Ghani, DPM's NPI is 1174521439 with credentials DPM. 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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