2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1174550974 M.D.
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YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in SOUTHGATE, Michigan. 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 316 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.4K
66 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SOUTHGATE, Michigan with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 7K claims across 316 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.4K across 66 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D. filed 6,749 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SOUTHGATE, Michigan. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D. 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).

YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/27/2006

NPI 1174550974

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,749 148% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Michigan

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in SOUTHGATE, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1174550974. 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.

YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 15450 NORTHLINE RD STE 102, SOUTHGATE, MI, 48195, with a listed phone of (734) 720-7270. NPI 1174550974 was issued on 06/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ATTALLA 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 6,749 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 316 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $976K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

15450 NORTHLINE RD STE 102
SOUTHGATE, MI 48195

Provider Details

NPI 1174550974
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/27/2006

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 YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.4K

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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.

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D.. To verify YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D.'s current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D. — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 6,749 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.

6,749
Total Claims
$976K
Total Drug Cost
316
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
16,115
Total Day Supply
471,701
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$747K
Generic Drug Cost
$227K
Opioid Claims
167 (2.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
158

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male

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
483
Ezetimibe
289
Rosuvastatin Calcium
281
Levothyroxine Sodium
252
Metoprolol Succinate
228
Pantoprazole Sodium
172
Irbesartan
152
Omeprazole
137
Losartan Potassium
126
Amlodipine Besylate
125

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D.'s 6,749 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Michigan

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D.'s specialty?
YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in SOUTHGATE, Michigan. Credentials: M.D..
How much does YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D. wrote 6,749 Medicare Part D claims totaling $976K in drug costs for 316 beneficiaries.
Where is YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D. located?
YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D. is located at 15450 NORTHLINE RD STE 102, SOUTHGATE, MI, 48195. Phone: (734) 720-7270.
What is YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D.'s NPI number?
YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174550974, issued on 06/27/2006.
Does YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $747K in brand drug costs.
Does YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D. had 167 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Ezetimibe, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D. accept Medicare?
YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,749 Part D claims and 316 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D.'s credentials?
YASSIR ATTALLA, M.D.'s NPI is 1174550974 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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