Qasim Kadhim Alkhafaf, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Qasim Kadhim Alkhafaf is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Southfield, MI with over 7 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(248) 372-6800Southfield, MI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Qasim Kadhim Alkhafaf, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 7+ years, working in group practice. With 7+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Southfield area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have mood disorders, schizophrenia, and hypertension. CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 80% of reporting doctors in Michigan
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 63% of MIPS-scored doctors in Michigan
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 449 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in MISee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Southfield7+ years experienceNPI since 2019

Older · 858dNPPES updated 2024-01-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

22170 W 9 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48033-6007

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Michigan, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

100/100

Michigan avg: 85.2 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Michigan

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

92%

Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.2 pts)

Better than 80% of reporting doctors in Michigan

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

24

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

81

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

498

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $178k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia, and Hypertension.

Mood Disorders
71%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Schizophrenia
63%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-16%)54%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+16%)50%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Tobacco Use Disorder
50%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$552 received from industry

31 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 2024, attributed to Qasim Kadhim Alkhafaf's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.13 / 1.00

Low vulnerability

He practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jan 15, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 7 years in practice

    Established

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Qasim Kadhim Alkhafaf

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Qasim Kadhim Alkhafaf for mood disorder follow-ups, follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Southfield 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 Qasim Kadhim Alkhafaf

NPI records show Dr. Alkhafaf as active with telehealth listed in Southfield, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (248) 372-6800.

Verified across 8 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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