2026 NPPES data Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician NPI 1477589471 MD
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TAHIR QAZI, MD

Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician in NORTH TONAWANDA, New York. 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
763
Medicare Part D claims · 62 beneficiaries · Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician avg: 705
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

TAHIR QAZI, MD filed 763 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician in NORTH TONAWANDA, New York, prescribing 98% generic.

763
Part D claims, 2023
98%
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.

TAHIR QAZI, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

763 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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. 2,000–2,200: 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

TAHIR QAZI, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about TAHIR QAZI, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/23/2006

NPI 1477589471

Primary specialty

Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician

Rare

261 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

763 8% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 705

Specialty distribution in New York

How Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician share within New York

1. Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Spinal Cord Injury Medicine 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 QAZI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 80 MEAD ST, NORTH TONAWANDA, NY, 14120, with a listed phone of (716) 692-4020. NPI 1477589471 was issued on 06/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what QAZI 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 763 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 62 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $31K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 54.4%. 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.

Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 261 enrolled providers across 36 states and an average of 705 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

80 MEAD ST
NORTH TONAWANDA, NY 14120

Provider Details

NPI 1477589471
Specialty Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/23/2006

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to TAHIR QAZI, MD. To verify TAHIR QAZI, MD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

TAHIR QAZI, MD — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 763 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.

763
Total Claims
$31K
Total Drug Cost
62
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
848
Total Day Supply
24,014
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$15K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K
Opioid Claims
415 (54.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 34, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What TAHIR QAZI, MD 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
256
Baclofen
110
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
60
Meloxicam
36
Pregabalin
36
Gabapentin
34
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
29
Duloxetine Hcl
26
Tizanidine Hcl
21
Methylprednisolone
20

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

Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician Overview

How TAHIR QAZI, MD fits within the Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

261
Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician Providers in US
36
States with Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician
705
Avg Claims per Provider

TAHIR QAZI, MD's 763 claims are above the specialty average of 705.

Nearby Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as QAZI.

Compare Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TAHIR QAZI, MD's specialty?
TAHIR QAZI, MD specializes in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician and practices in NORTH TONAWANDA, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does TAHIR QAZI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TAHIR QAZI, MD wrote 763 Medicare Part D claims totaling $31K in drug costs for 62 beneficiaries.
Where is TAHIR QAZI, MD located?
TAHIR QAZI, MD is located at 80 MEAD ST, NORTH TONAWANDA, NY, 14120. Phone: (716) 692-4020.
What is TAHIR QAZI, MD's NPI number?
TAHIR QAZI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477589471, issued on 06/23/2006.
Does TAHIR QAZI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TAHIR QAZI, MD's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $15K in brand drug costs.
Does TAHIR QAZI, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, TAHIR QAZI, MD had 415 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 54.4%.
How many Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 261 Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician providers across 36 states in the US. The average Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician provider writes 705 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TAHIR QAZI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TAHIR QAZI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Baclofen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TAHIR QAZI, MD accept Medicare?
TAHIR QAZI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 763 Part D claims and 62 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TAHIR QAZI, MD's credentials?
TAHIR QAZI, MD's NPI is 1477589471 with credentials MD. 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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