2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1215979711 M.D.
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TARIQ ARAIN, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in LANCASTER, Kentucky. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 210 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Industry payments
$345.37
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

TARIQ ARAIN, M.D. filed 1,613 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in LANCASTER, Kentucky.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
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.

TARIQ ARAIN, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,613 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

TARIQ ARAIN, 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).

What does the federal data show about TARIQ ARAIN, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/11/2006

NPI 1215979711

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,613 53% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Kentucky

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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

TARIQ ARAIN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 90 COMMERCE DR, LANCASTER, KY, 40444, with a listed phone of (859) 792-1420. NPI 1215979711 was issued on 06/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARAIN 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 1,613 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 210 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $140K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.3%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

90 COMMERCE DR
LANCASTER, KY 40444

Provider Details

NPI 1215979711
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/11/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TARIQ ARAIN, 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.

BLUEGRASS FAMILY MEDICINE AND PEDIATRICS PLLC
LANCASTER, KY

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 TARIQ ARAIN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$345

Largest payer

GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,613
Total Claims
$140K
Total Drug Cost
210
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,137
Total Day Supply
56,109
Generic Drug Cost
$25K
Opioid Claims
118 (7.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
44

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 95, 65-74: 84, 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 TARIQ ARAIN, 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
Gabapentin
112
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
73
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
69
Atorvastatin Calcium
56
Lisinopril
43
Clonazepam
38
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
36
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
35
Hydrochlorothiazide
33
Amlodipine Besylate
32

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How TARIQ ARAIN, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

TARIQ ARAIN, M.D.'s 1,613 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TARIQ ARAIN, M.D.'s specialty?
TARIQ ARAIN, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in LANCASTER, Kentucky. Credentials: M.D..
How much does TARIQ ARAIN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TARIQ ARAIN, M.D. wrote 1,613 Medicare Part D claims totaling $140K in drug costs for 210 beneficiaries.
Where is TARIQ ARAIN, M.D. located?
TARIQ ARAIN, M.D. is located at 90 COMMERCE DR, LANCASTER, KY, 40444. Phone: (859) 792-1420.
What is TARIQ ARAIN, M.D.'s NPI number?
TARIQ ARAIN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215979711, issued on 06/11/2006.
Does TARIQ ARAIN, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, TARIQ ARAIN, M.D. had 118 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.3%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TARIQ ARAIN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TARIQ ARAIN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TARIQ ARAIN, M.D. accept Medicare?
TARIQ ARAIN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,613 Part D claims and 210 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TARIQ ARAIN, M.D.'s credentials?
TARIQ ARAIN, M.D.'s NPI is 1215979711 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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