2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1871591313 MD
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ZAKARI TATA, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in SOUTHFIELD, 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 · 549 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ZAKARI TATA, MD filed 7,393 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, prescribing 88% generic.

7K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
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.

ZAKARI TATA, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

7,393 Top 3% higher than 97% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ZAKARI TATA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 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 ZAKARI TATA, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/08/2005

NPI 1871591313

Primary specialty

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

784 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,393 257% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,070

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Michigan

1. Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Michigan

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family 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).

ZAKARI TATA, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1871591313. 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.

ZAKARI TATA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 21701 W 11 MILE RD STE 5, SOUTHFIELD, MI, 48076, with a listed phone of (249) 569-7550. NPI 1871591313 was issued on 07/08/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TATA 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 7,393 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 549 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $690K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.6%. 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.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 784 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,070 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

21701 W 11 MILE RD STE 5
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48076

Provider Details

NPI 1871591313
Specialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/08/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ZAKARI TATA, MD 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.

LAZ MEDICAL GROUP PC
SOUTHFIELD, MI
SCIOMETRIX LLC
ROYAL OAK, MI

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 ZAKARI TATA, MD. To verify ZAKARI TATA, MD'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

ZAKARI TATA, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 7,393 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.

7,393
Total Claims
$690K
Total Drug Cost
549
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
10,284
Total Day Supply
294,025
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$528K
Generic Drug Cost
$158K
Opioid Claims
485 (6.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
149

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.32
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 161, 65-74: 192, 75-84: 128, 85+: 68

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
401
Amlodipine Besylate
338
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
274
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
201
Metformin Hcl
163
Gabapentin
160
Furosemide
156
Omeprazole
154
Famotidine
141
Lisinopril
140

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

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How ZAKARI TATA, MD fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

784
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
2,070
Avg Claims per Provider

ZAKARI TATA, MD's 7,393 claims are above the specialty average of 2,070.

Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Michigan

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

Compare Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ZAKARI TATA, MD's specialty?
ZAKARI TATA, MD specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in SOUTHFIELD, Michigan. Credentials: MD.
How much does ZAKARI TATA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ZAKARI TATA, MD wrote 7,393 Medicare Part D claims totaling $690K in drug costs for 549 beneficiaries.
Where is ZAKARI TATA, MD located?
ZAKARI TATA, MD is located at 21701 W 11 MILE RD STE 5, SOUTHFIELD, MI, 48076. Phone: (249) 569-7550.
What is ZAKARI TATA, MD's NPI number?
ZAKARI TATA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871591313, issued on 07/08/2005.
Does ZAKARI TATA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ZAKARI TATA, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $528K in brand drug costs.
Does ZAKARI TATA, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ZAKARI TATA, MD had 485 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.6%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 784 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 2,070 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ZAKARI TATA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ZAKARI TATA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ZAKARI TATA, MD accept Medicare?
ZAKARI TATA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,393 Part D claims and 549 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ZAKARI TATA, MD's credentials?
ZAKARI TATA, MD's NPI is 1871591313 with credentials MD. 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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