2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1477284446 DO
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ZEYAD RIFAI, DO

Nephrology Physician in CHICAGO, Illinois. 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
157
Medicare Part D claims · 48 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ZEYAD RIFAI, DO filed 157 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nephrology Physician in CHICAGO, Illinois, prescribing 87% generic.

157
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing

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.

ZEYAD RIFAI, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

157 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ZEYAD RIFAI, DO 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).

What does the federal data show about ZEYAD RIFAI, DO?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/21/2022

NPI 1477284446

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

157 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Nephrology Physician share within Illinois

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

ZEYAD RIFAI, DO is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in CHICAGO, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DO. NPI: 1477284446. 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.

ZEYAD RIFAI, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding DO credentials at 5841 S MARYLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60637, with a listed phone of (773) 702-3630. NPI 1477284446 was issued on 06/21/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RIFAI 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 157 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 48 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637

Provider Details

NPI 1477284446
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/21/2022

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ZEYAD RIFAI, DO. To verify ZEYAD RIFAI, DO's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ZEYAD RIFAI, DO — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 157 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.

157
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
48
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
289
Total Day Supply
8,252
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$11K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.11
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
Amiloride Hcl
12
Atorvastatin Calcium
12

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How ZEYAD RIFAI, DO fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

ZEYAD RIFAI, DO's 157 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Illinois

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

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ZEYAD RIFAI, DO's specialty?
ZEYAD RIFAI, DO specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in CHICAGO, Illinois. Credentials: DO.
How much does ZEYAD RIFAI, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ZEYAD RIFAI, DO wrote 157 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 48 beneficiaries.
Where is ZEYAD RIFAI, DO located?
ZEYAD RIFAI, DO is located at 5841 S MARYLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60637. Phone: (773) 702-3630.
What is ZEYAD RIFAI, DO's NPI number?
ZEYAD RIFAI, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477284446, issued on 06/21/2022.
Does ZEYAD RIFAI, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ZEYAD RIFAI, DO's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ZEYAD RIFAI, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ZEYAD RIFAI, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amiloride Hcl, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ZEYAD RIFAI, DO accept Medicare?
ZEYAD RIFAI, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 157 Part D claims and 48 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ZEYAD RIFAI, DO's credentials?
ZEYAD RIFAI, DO's NPI is 1477284446 with credentials DO. 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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