2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1093885568 MD
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ZULFIQAR AHMED, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in AUGUSTA, Georgia. 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
10K
Medicare Part D claims · 284 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$110.88
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ZULFIQAR AHMED, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in AUGUSTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 10K claims across 284 beneficiaries — 18% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $110.88 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ZULFIQAR AHMED, MD filed 9,612 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across AUGUSTA, Georgia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ZULFIQAR AHMED, MD 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).

ZULFIQAR AHMED, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/09/2006

NPI 1093885568

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

9,612 254% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Georgia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

ZULFIQAR AHMED, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in AUGUSTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1093885568. 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.

ZULFIQAR AHMED, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2316 WRIGHTSBORO RD, AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, with a listed phone of (706) 733-3406. NPI 1093885568 was issued on 11/09/2006. 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 9,612 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 284 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $598K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%. 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.

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

2316 WRIGHTSBORO RD
AUGUSTA, GA 30904

Provider Details

NPI 1093885568
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/09/2006

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 ZULFIQAR AHMED, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$111

Largest payer

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, 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

ZULFIQAR AHMED, MD — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 9,612 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.

9,612
Total Claims
$598K
Total Drug Cost
284
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12,057
Total Day Supply
284,037
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$404K
Generic Drug Cost
$193K
Opioid Claims
257 (2.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
238

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.95
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 84, 75-84: 83, 85+: 89

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
489
Eliquis
Apixaban
436
Atorvastatin Calcium
422
Potassium Chloride
345
Levothyroxine Sodium
296
Losartan Potassium
266
Furosemide
253
Pantoprazole Sodium
225
Januvia
Sitagliptin Phosphate
203
Gabapentin
165

* 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 ZULFIQAR AHMED, MD 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

ZULFIQAR AHMED, MD's 9,612 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ZULFIQAR AHMED, MD's specialty?
ZULFIQAR AHMED, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in AUGUSTA, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does ZULFIQAR AHMED, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ZULFIQAR AHMED, MD wrote 9,612 Medicare Part D claims totaling $598K in drug costs for 284 beneficiaries.
Where is ZULFIQAR AHMED, MD located?
ZULFIQAR AHMED, MD is located at 2316 WRIGHTSBORO RD, AUGUSTA, GA, 30904. Phone: (706) 733-3406.
What is ZULFIQAR AHMED, MD's NPI number?
ZULFIQAR AHMED, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093885568, issued on 11/09/2006.
Does ZULFIQAR AHMED, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ZULFIQAR AHMED, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $404K in brand drug costs.
Does ZULFIQAR AHMED, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ZULFIQAR AHMED, MD had 257 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%.
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 ZULFIQAR AHMED, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ZULFIQAR AHMED, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Eliquis, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ZULFIQAR AHMED, MD accept Medicare?
ZULFIQAR AHMED, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,612 Part D claims and 284 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ZULFIQAR AHMED, MD's credentials?
ZULFIQAR AHMED, MD's NPI is 1093885568 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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