2026 NPPES data Infectious Disease Physician NPI 1043771421
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TAREK ABDALLA

Infectious Disease Physician in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. 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
199
Medicare Part D claims · 38 beneficiaries · Infectious Disease Physician avg: 816
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

TAREK ABDALLA filed 199 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Infectious Disease Physician in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, prescribing 86% generic.

199
Part D claims, 2023
86%
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.

TAREK ABDALLA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

199 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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. 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

TAREK ABDALLA 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).

What does the federal data show about TAREK ABDALLA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/27/2019

NPI 1043771421

Primary specialty

Infectious Disease Physician

Mid-sized

8,292 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

199 76% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 816

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Infectious Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Infectious Disease Physician share within Alabama

1. Infectious Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Infectious Disease Physician share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Infectious Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Infectious Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Infectious Disease 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).

TAREK ABDALLA is a Infectious Disease Physician provider practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1043771421. 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.

TAREK ABDALLA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Infectious Disease Physician provider at 625 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233, with a listed phone of (205) 934-2490. NPI 1043771421 was issued on 03/27/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ABDALLA 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 199 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 38 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $101K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count. 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.

Infectious Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,292 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 816 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

625 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Provider Details

NPI 1043771421
Specialty Infectious Disease Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/27/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TAREK ABDALLA 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.

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION, PC
BIRMINGHAM, AL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

TAREK ABDALLA — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 199 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.

199
Total Claims
$101K
Total Drug Cost
38
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
273
Total Day Supply
6,734
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$89K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Antibiotic Claims
133

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.63
Gender Split
37% female / 63% male
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 13, 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.

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
36
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
25
Doxycycline Hyclate
23
Biktarvy
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala
15
Vancomycin Hcl
12

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

Infectious Disease Physician Overview

How TAREK ABDALLA fits within the Infectious Disease Physician landscape nationally.

8,292
Infectious Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Infectious Disease Physician
816
Avg Claims per Provider

TAREK ABDALLA's 199 claims are below the specialty average of 816.

Nearby Infectious Disease Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Infectious Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TAREK ABDALLA's specialty?
TAREK ABDALLA specializes in Infectious Disease Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama.
How much does TAREK ABDALLA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TAREK ABDALLA wrote 199 Medicare Part D claims totaling $101K in drug costs for 38 beneficiaries.
Where is TAREK ABDALLA located?
TAREK ABDALLA is located at 625 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233. Phone: (205) 934-2490.
What is TAREK ABDALLA's NPI number?
TAREK ABDALLA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043771421, issued on 03/27/2019.
Does TAREK ABDALLA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TAREK ABDALLA's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $89K in brand drug costs.
How many Infectious Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 8,292 Infectious Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Infectious Disease Physician provider writes 816 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TAREK ABDALLA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TAREK ABDALLA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TAREK ABDALLA accept Medicare?
TAREK ABDALLA appears in CMS Medicare data with 199 Part D claims and 38 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TAREK ABDALLA's credentials?
TAREK ABDALLA's NPI is 1043771421. 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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