Muhammad Arshad, MD
Muhammad Arshad, MD practices as part of a group pain medicine specialist practice in Little Rock, AR. With 41+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Little Rock area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol. CMS MIPS quality score: 94.33/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 87% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arkansas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1009dNPPES updated 2023-08-01 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
300 S Shackleford Rd, Little Rock, AR 72211-5725
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 87% of doctors in Arkansas on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202394.33/100
Arkansas avg: 79.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.7 pts)
Better than 87% of MIPS-scored doctors in ArkansasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better62.9%
Arkansas avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+57.8 pts)
62.9% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
245
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
407
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,135
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $164k
Percentile rankings compared against 124 reporting peers in Arkansas.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$39 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Muhammad Arshad's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 31, 2023
CMS-verified certification date
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pain Medicine is a primary medical specialty based on a distinct body of knowledge and a well-defined scope of clinical practice that is founded on science, research and education. It is concerned with the study of pain, the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons in pain. A comprehensive evaluation incorporates the physical, psychological, cognitive and socio-cultural contributions to pain. The treatment protocol may include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies provided in a concurrent focused and patient specific manner. The pain medicine physician often serves the patient as a frontline physician regarding their pain, but also may serve as a consultant to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. The Pain Medicine physician may work in variety of settings including office, clinic, hospital, university, or governmental/public agencies.
Taxonomy: 208VP0000X
Virtual Pain Medicine Care With Muhammad Arshad
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Muhammad Arshad for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Little Rock required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Muhammad Arshad
NPI records show Dr. Arshad as active with telehealth listed in Little Rock, AR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (501) 918-9192.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Muhammad Arshad
Practice Location
300 S Shackleford Rd, Little Rock, AR 72211-5725
Mailing Address
300 S Shackleford Rd, Little Rock, AR 72211-5725
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