2026 NPPES data Infectious Disease Physician NPI 1376625905 M.D.
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YUSUF AFACAN, M.D.

Infectious Disease Physician in BROOKLYN, New York. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 83 beneficiaries · Infectious Disease Physician avg: 816
Generic prescribing
69%
generic claims · 31% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$290.4
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: YUSUF AFACAN, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BROOKLYN, New York with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 83 beneficiaries — 31% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $290.4 across 16 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: YUSUF AFACAN, M.D. filed 4,198 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BROOKLYN, New York. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

YUSUF AFACAN, 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).

YUSUF AFACAN, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/20/2006

NPI 1376625905

Primary specialty

Infectious Disease Physician

Mid-sized

8,292 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,198 414% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 816

Specialty distribution in New York

How Infectious Disease Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Infectious Disease Physician share within New York

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

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).

YUSUF AFACAN, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician provider practicing in BROOKLYN, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1376625905. 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.

YUSUF AFACAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Infectious Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 760 BROADWAY, BROOKLYN, NY, 11206, with a listed phone of (718) 963-7860. NPI 1376625905 was issued on 10/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AFACAN 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 4,198 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 83 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.8 million in drug spend, split 31% brand-name and 69% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%. 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

760 BROADWAY
BROOKLYN, NY 11206

Provider Details

NPI 1376625905
Specialty Infectious Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/20/2006

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 YUSUF AFACAN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$290

Largest payer

ViiV Healthcare Company

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 — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to YUSUF AFACAN, M.D.. To verify YUSUF AFACAN, M.D.'s current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

YUSUF AFACAN, M.D. — brand share 31.0%
Specialty average (est.)

31% brand-name claims vs 69% generic, on 4,198 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.

4,198
Total Claims
$2.8M
Total Drug Cost
83
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,847
Total Day Supply
138,274
Brand vs Generic
31% brand / 69% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.7M
Generic Drug Cost
$108K
Opioid Claims
75 (1.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
80

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.94
Gender Split
37% female / 63% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 51, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
172
Dovato
Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudine
122
Symtuza
Darunavir/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alaf
117
Tamsulosin Hcl
106
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
104
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
98
Ventolin Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
89
Biktarvy
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala
88
Diclofenac Sodium
88
Prezcobix
Darunavir/Cobicistat
88

* 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 YUSUF AFACAN, M.D. 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

YUSUF AFACAN, M.D.'s 4,198 claims are above the specialty average of 816.

Nearby Infectious Disease Physician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as AFACAN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is YUSUF AFACAN, M.D.'s specialty?
YUSUF AFACAN, M.D. specializes in Infectious Disease Physician and practices in BROOKLYN, New York. Credentials: M.D..
How much does YUSUF AFACAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, YUSUF AFACAN, M.D. wrote 4,198 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.8M in drug costs for 83 beneficiaries.
Where is YUSUF AFACAN, M.D. located?
YUSUF AFACAN, M.D. is located at 760 BROADWAY, BROOKLYN, NY, 11206. Phone: (718) 963-7860.
What is YUSUF AFACAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
YUSUF AFACAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376625905, issued on 10/20/2006.
Does YUSUF AFACAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
YUSUF AFACAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 31% brand-name and 69% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.7M in brand drug costs.
Does YUSUF AFACAN, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, YUSUF AFACAN, M.D. had 75 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
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 YUSUF AFACAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, YUSUF AFACAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Dovato, Symtuza. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does YUSUF AFACAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
YUSUF AFACAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,198 Part D claims and 83 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify YUSUF AFACAN, M.D.'s credentials?
YUSUF AFACAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1376625905 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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