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2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1710377544 M.D.
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 331,274 in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 475 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.7/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$424.99
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Wais Afzal, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.7/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 3,114 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 93.7/100
- MIPS score · +11 vs avg
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 81%
- generic prescribing
- $424.99
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Wais Afzal, 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
94 Top 29% higher than 71% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Wais Afzal, M.D. sits
This provider among student in an organized health care education/training program peers
Across the 12,645 student in an organized health care education/training program providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Wais Afzal, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 93% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 72% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one student in an organized health care education/training program peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Wais Afzal, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Wais Afzal, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Medicare Part D claims
3,114 7× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
93.7/100 10.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in South Dakota
How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Wais Afzal, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 93.7/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) - 93.7/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Wais Afzal, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding M.D. credentials at 1321 W 22ND ST, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105, with a listed phone of (605) 328-3485. NPI 1710377544 was issued on 02/02/2015.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,114 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 475 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.5 million in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.7/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 88.7), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,274 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1710377544 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/02/2015 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
93.7157
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
88.7233
Quality
97.8469
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Wais Afzal, 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.
Sanford Health Network
Aberdeen, SD
Sanford Medical Center
Sioux Falls, SD
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 Wais Afzal, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$425
Largest payer
Amgen Inc.
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
Wais Afzal, M.D. - brand share 18.0%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program average
18% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 3,114 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.
3,114
Total Claims
$2.5M
Total Drug Cost
475
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,504
- Total Day Supply
- 191,550
- Brand vs Generic
- 18% brand / 81% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2.3M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $125K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 43
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.52
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 65, 65-74: 218, 75-84: 157, 85+: 35
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Wais Afzal, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydroxychloroquine…
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
778 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
549 claims
- Methotrexate
Methotrexate
416 claims
- Colchicine 164
Colchicine
164 claims
- Allopurinol 136
Allopurinol
136 claims
- Humira(Cf) Pen 134
Humira(Cf) Pen
134 claims
- Sulfasalazine Dr 90
Sulfasalazine Dr
90 claims
- Leflunomide 84
Leflunomide
84 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 778 |
| Prednisone | 549 |
| Methotrexate Methotrexate Sodium | 416 |
| Colchicine | 164 |
| Allopurinol | 136 |
| Humira(Cf) Pen Adalimumab | 134 |
| Sulfasalazine Dr Sulfasalazine | 90 |
| Leflunomide | 84 |
| Sulfasalazine | 63 |
| Pilocarpine Hcl | 49 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview
How Wais Afzal, M.D. fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.
331,274
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider
Wais Afzal, M.D.'s 3,114 claims are above the specialty average of 459.
Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in South Dakota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Afzal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wais Afzal, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Wais Afzal, M.D. specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Wais Afzal, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Wais Afzal, M.D. wrote 3,114 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.5M in drug costs for 475 beneficiaries.
What is Wais Afzal, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Wais Afzal, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.7/100 (Quality: 88.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Wais Afzal, M.D. located? ▼
Wais Afzal, M.D. is located at 1321 W 22ND ST, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105. Phone: (605) 328-3485.
What is Wais Afzal, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Wais Afzal, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710377544, issued on 02/02/2015.
Does Wais Afzal, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Wais Afzal, M.D.'s prescribing is 18% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.3M in brand drug costs.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 331,274 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Wais Afzal, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Wais Afzal, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, Prednisone, Methotrexate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Wais Afzal, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Wais Afzal, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,114 Part D claims and 475 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Wais Afzal, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Wais Afzal, M.D.'s NPI is 1710377544 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
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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