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2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1447716725 MD, PHD
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Interventional Cardiology Physician in San Francisco, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,400 in Interventional Cardiology Physician, 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
66
Medicare Part D claims · 26 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
73.6/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
Industry payments
$22.6K
37 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.6/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 66 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 73.6/100
- MIPS score · -10 vs avg
- 66
- 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.
Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
74 11th percentile higher than 11% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD sits
This provider among interventional cardiology physician peers
Across the 1,386 interventional cardiology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD writes more Part D claims than 3% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 10% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-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 interventional cardiology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations - 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 Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Interventional Cardiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
66 98% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
73.6/100 9.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Cardiology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 73.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Interventional Cardiology Physician) - 73.6/100 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).
Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding MD, PHD credentials at 505 PARNASSUS AVE, San Francisco, CA, 94143, with a listed phone of (415) 353-2873. NPI 1447716725 was issued on 02/12/2019.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 66 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 26 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 73.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.8, Cost 51.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,400 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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 | 1447716725 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Interventional Cardiology Physician |
| Credentials | MD, PHD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/12/2019 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
73.5637
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.8435
Quality
51.4318
Cost
74
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD 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.
According to CMS billing records, Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities.
Regents OF The University OF California
San Francisco, CA
Ucsf Medical Group Business Services
Burlingame, CA
University OF California San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
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 Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$22.6K
Largest payer
ShockWave Medical, 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.
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD. To verify Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
66
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
26
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 134
- Total Day Supply
- 3,719
- Generic Drug Cost
- $939
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.92
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview
How Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.
3,400
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider
Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD's 66 claims are below the specialty average of 2,984.
Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ahmad.
Ayman Abdelkarim
Torrance, CA
Dr. Obai Abdullah
MD
Carmichael, CA
Dr. Chandrahas Agarwal
M.D.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Dr. Ashish Aggarwal
M.D.
Encino, CA
Dr. Atul Aggarwal
MD
Bakersfield, CA
Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD's specialty? ▼
Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in San Francisco, California. Credentials: MD, PHD.
How much does Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD wrote 66 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 26 beneficiaries.
What is Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.6/100 (Quality: 75.8, Cost: 51.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD located? ▼
Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD is located at 505 PARNASSUS AVE, San Francisco, CA, 94143. Phone: (415) 353-2873.
What is Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD's NPI number? ▼
Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447716725, issued on 02/12/2019.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,400 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD accept Medicare? ▼
Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD appears in CMS Medicare data with 66 Part D claims and 26 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD's credentials? ▼
Yousif Ahmad, MD, PHD's NPI is 1447716725 with credentials MD, PHD. 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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