2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1952782567 M.D.
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ZAIN AHMED, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in WALLINGFORD, Connecticut. 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
433
Medicare Part D claims · 155 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
88.6579/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$796.02
27 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ZAIN AHMED, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WALLINGFORD, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 433 claims across 155 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.6579/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $796.02 across 27 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ZAIN AHMED, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.6579 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 433 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ZAIN AHMED, M.D. 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).

ZAIN AHMED, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/10/2015

NPI 1952782567

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

433 84% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

88.6579/100 5.557900000000004% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ZAIN AHMED, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
88.6579/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 88.6579/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%88.7%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 88.6579/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

ZAIN AHMED, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in WALLINGFORD, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1952782567. 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.

ZAIN AHMED, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1062 BARNES RD STE 300, WALLINGFORD, CT, 06492, with a listed phone of (203) 265-9831. NPI 1952782567 was issued on 06/10/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AHMED 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 433 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 155 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $58K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 88.6579/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 67.0164, Cost 82.8727), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

1062 BARNES RD STE 300
WALLINGFORD, CT 06492

Provider Details

NPI 1952782567
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/10/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

88.6579
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
67.0164
Quality
82.8727
Cost
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ZAIN AHMED, 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.

HARTFORD HOSPITAL
★★★★☆ 4/5
HARTFORD, CT
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 070025
MIDSTATE MEDICAL CENTER
★★★★☆ 4/5
MERIDEN, CT
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 070017
CONSULTING CARDIOLOGISTS PC
WALLINGFORD, CT

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 ZAIN AHMED, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$796

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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

ZAIN AHMED, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 433 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.

433
Total Claims
$58K
Total Drug Cost
155
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,073
Total Day Supply
31,877
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$52K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.60
Gender Split
59% female / 41% 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
Furosemide
68
Metoprolol Succinate
61
Amlodipine Besylate
48
Atorvastatin Calcium
46
Eliquis
Apixaban
30
Metoprolol Tartrate
25
Hydrochlorothiazide
16
Rosuvastatin Calcium
16
Ezetimibe
13
Cilostazol
11

* 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 ZAIN AHMED, 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

ZAIN AHMED, M.D.'s 433 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ZAIN AHMED, M.D.'s specialty?
ZAIN AHMED, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in WALLINGFORD, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ZAIN AHMED, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ZAIN AHMED, M.D. wrote 433 Medicare Part D claims totaling $58K in drug costs for 155 beneficiaries.
What is ZAIN AHMED, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ZAIN AHMED, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.6579/100 (Quality: 67.0164, Cost: 82.8727). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ZAIN AHMED, M.D. located?
ZAIN AHMED, M.D. is located at 1062 BARNES RD STE 300, WALLINGFORD, CT, 06492. Phone: (203) 265-9831.
What is ZAIN AHMED, M.D.'s NPI number?
ZAIN AHMED, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952782567, issued on 06/10/2015.
Does ZAIN AHMED, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ZAIN AHMED, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $52K in brand drug costs.
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 ZAIN AHMED, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ZAIN AHMED, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Metoprolol Succinate, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ZAIN AHMED, M.D. accept Medicare?
ZAIN AHMED, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 433 Part D claims and 155 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ZAIN AHMED, M.D.'s credentials?
ZAIN AHMED, M.D.'s NPI is 1952782567 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.
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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