2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1306907738 M.D.
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TAHIR QAYUM, M.D.

General Practice Physician in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. 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
12K
Medicare Part D claims · 688 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$604.14
24 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: TAHIR QAYUM, M.D. is a General Practice Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 12K claims across 688 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $604.14 across 24 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: TAHIR QAYUM, M.D. filed 11,828 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

TAHIR QAYUM, 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).

TAHIR QAYUM, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/12/2006

NPI 1306907738

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

11,828 312% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

General Practice Physician share within Missouri

1. General Practice Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Physician share within Missouri

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

TAHIR QAYUM, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1306907738. 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.

TAHIR QAYUM, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 12700 SOUTHFORK ROAD, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63128, with a listed phone of (314) 543-5942. NPI 1306907738 was issued on 12/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what QAYUM 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 11,828 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 688 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $972K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%. 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.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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

12700 SOUTHFORK ROAD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63128

Provider Details

NPI 1306907738
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/12/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TAHIR QAYUM, 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.

MERCY CLINIC EAST COMMUNITIES
SAINT LOUIS, MO

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 TAHIR QAYUM, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$604

Largest payer

PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation

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

TAHIR QAYUM, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 11,828 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.

11,828
Total Claims
$972K
Total Drug Cost
688
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
27,178
Total Day Supply
788,123
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$742K
Generic Drug Cost
$221K
Opioid Claims
212 (1.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
167

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.45
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male
Age Distribution
<65: 50, 65-74: 267, 75-84: 260, 85+: 111

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
718
Amlodipine Besylate
618
Levothyroxine Sodium
471
Lisinopril
395
Metoprolol Succinate
327
Omeprazole
306
Metformin Hcl
291
Losartan Potassium
283
Pravastatin Sodium
245
Hydrochlorothiazide
236

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

General Practice Physician Overview

How TAHIR QAYUM, M.D. fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

TAHIR QAYUM, M.D.'s 11,828 claims are above the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TAHIR QAYUM, M.D.'s specialty?
TAHIR QAYUM, M.D. specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. Credentials: M.D..
How much does TAHIR QAYUM, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TAHIR QAYUM, M.D. wrote 11,828 Medicare Part D claims totaling $972K in drug costs for 688 beneficiaries.
Where is TAHIR QAYUM, M.D. located?
TAHIR QAYUM, M.D. is located at 12700 SOUTHFORK ROAD, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63128. Phone: (314) 543-5942.
What is TAHIR QAYUM, M.D.'s NPI number?
TAHIR QAYUM, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306907738, issued on 12/12/2006.
Does TAHIR QAYUM, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TAHIR QAYUM, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $742K in brand drug costs.
Does TAHIR QAYUM, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, TAHIR QAYUM, M.D. had 212 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TAHIR QAYUM, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TAHIR QAYUM, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TAHIR QAYUM, M.D. accept Medicare?
TAHIR QAYUM, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 11,828 Part D claims and 688 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TAHIR QAYUM, M.D.'s credentials?
TAHIR QAYUM, M.D.'s NPI is 1306907738 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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