2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1174509855 M.D.
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TAHIR ALVI, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in KALAMAZOO, Michigan. 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
23K
Medicare Part D claims · 894 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
8.953/100
▼ 74 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

TAHIR ALVI, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 8.953/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 22,892 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

8.953/100
MIPS score · -74 vs avg
23K
Part D claims, 2023
84%
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.

TAHIR ALVI, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

9 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

TAHIR ALVI, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 TAHIR ALVI, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/15/2005

NPI 1174509855

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

22,892 743% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

8.953/100 74.14699999999999% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Michigan

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TAHIR ALVI, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
8.953/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 8.953/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%9%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 8.953/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

TAHIR ALVI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 6099 SAN GABRIEL, KALAMAZOO, MI, 49009, with a listed phone of (269) 353-4441. NPI 1174509855 was issued on 12/15/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALVI 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 22,892 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 894 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.7 million in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.5%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 8.953/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 29.8433), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

6099 SAN GABRIEL
KALAMAZOO, MI 49009

Provider Details

NPI 1174509855
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/15/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

8.953
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
29.8433
Cost

Reporting: Individual

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 TAHIR ALVI, M.D.. To verify TAHIR ALVI, M.D.'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 · Typical

TAHIR ALVI, M.D. — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 22,892 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.

22,892
Total Claims
$1.7M
Total Drug Cost
894
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
23,043
Total Day Supply
512,573
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.1M
Generic Drug Cost
$555K
Opioid Claims
1,023 (4.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
637

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.91
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 134, 65-74: 240, 75-84: 277, 85+: 243

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What TAHIR ALVI, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
795
Eliquis
Apixaban
746
Levothyroxine Sodium
621
Sertraline Hcl
596
Amlodipine Besylate
589
Gabapentin
587
Furosemide
584
Metoprolol Succinate
511
Tamsulosin Hcl
442
Lisinopril
420

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How TAHIR ALVI, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

TAHIR ALVI, M.D.'s 22,892 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Michigan

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TAHIR ALVI, M.D.'s specialty?
TAHIR ALVI, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in KALAMAZOO, Michigan. Credentials: M.D..
How much does TAHIR ALVI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TAHIR ALVI, M.D. wrote 22,892 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.7M in drug costs for 894 beneficiaries.
What is TAHIR ALVI, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
TAHIR ALVI, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 8.953/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 29.8433). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TAHIR ALVI, M.D. located?
TAHIR ALVI, M.D. is located at 6099 SAN GABRIEL, KALAMAZOO, MI, 49009. Phone: (269) 353-4441.
What is TAHIR ALVI, M.D.'s NPI number?
TAHIR ALVI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174509855, issued on 12/15/2005.
Does TAHIR ALVI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TAHIR ALVI, M.D.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.1M in brand drug costs.
Does TAHIR ALVI, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, TAHIR ALVI, M.D. had 1,023 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.5%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TAHIR ALVI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TAHIR ALVI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TAHIR ALVI, M.D. accept Medicare?
TAHIR ALVI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 22,892 Part D claims and 894 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TAHIR ALVI, M.D.'s credentials?
TAHIR ALVI, M.D.'s NPI is 1174509855 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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