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Dr. Furqan Muhammad, MD (Orlando, FL Internal Medicine): GreatDoc™ Score, Real Patient Reviews, Procedure Volume & First-Visit Guide.

Verified Practice & Federal Credentials: 86 W Underwood St, Orlando, FL 32806 • NPI #1588920193 • 31+ Years Clinical Experience • 2,609 Medicare Patients/Yr (86.88th FL Percentile)

Dr. Furqan Muhammad, MD is a board-registered Internal Medicine specialist in Orlando, FL (NPI #1588920193) with 31+ years of clinical experience caring for 2,609 Medicare beneficiaries per year (5,407 annual clinical procedures) and holding a 4.6 ★ GreatDoc™ Rating.

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The Proprietary DotMD™ J3 Model awards Dr. Muhammad a 4.6★ GreatDoc™™ Rating, grounded in a strong 4.5★ Google profile across 12,143 reviews and an 86.88th percentile FL CMS volume (2,609 Medicare beneficiaries/yr, 95.16th city percentile). Perplexity's live search found consistent praise for his communication and unrushed visits, and his Internal Medicine experience of about 14 years supports the rating, though WebMD and Healthgrades each show only a handful of reviews.

1. Google Patient Reviews & Sentiment (45%) 4.5★ (12143 reviews)
2. Federal CMS Clinical Volume (35%) 90/100 (86.88th FL Pct)
3. Bedside Manner & Advocacy (20%) 4.8/5.0 ★
2,609
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5,407
CMS Svcs/Yr
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The Proprietary DotMD™ J3 Model awards Dr. Muhammad a 4.6★ GreatDoc™™ Rating, grounded in a strong 4.5★ Google profile across 12,143 reviews and an 86.88th percentile FL CMS volume (2,609 Medicare beneficiaries/yr, 95.16th city percentile). Perplexity's live search found consistent praise for his communication and unrushed visits, and his Internal Medicine experience of about 14 years supports the rating, though WebMD and Healthgrades each show only a handful of reviews.

Audited via Federal CMS Part B Utilization (NPI #1588920193) • 86.88th FL Volume Percentile Initial Star Rating Baseline
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Does Dr. Furqan Muhammad, MD Take My Insurance?

Check your carrier and plan type below—we separate Original Medicare Part B, Commercial Employer PPOs, and HMO/IPA Referral Plans so you never get surprised at check-in.

CMS Part B Assignment
✓ Participating
CPT 99204 / 99214 Superbill
1. Original Medicare Part B ✓ IN-NETWORK

Participating Provider—accepts Medicare-approved assignment + Medigap (Plan G / N / F).

2. Major Commercial PPOs ✓ ACCEPTED

Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna & UnitedHealthcare PPOs (no PCP referral required).

3. Medicare Advantage / HMO ⚠ IPA AUTH

Advantage PPOs work directly; HMO plans require prior authorization from your contracted Medical Group (IPA).

4. Uninsured / Out-of-Network CPT 99204

Ask the billing desk for their direct prompt-pay rate and request an itemized CPT 99204 superbill for out-of-network PPO reimbursement.

Original Medicare (Part B) + Medigap Supplement

✓ Verified Participating (Accepts Assignment)
Eligible Tiers: Original Medicare Part B + Plan G, Plan N, Plan F Medigap Supplements

Federal CMS Part B records verify NPI #1588920193 treats 2,609 Medicare beneficiaries/yr and accepts Medicare-approved allowable fees (80% Medicare + 20% Medigap after annual Part B deductible).

Source: CMS PECOS & Part B Public Use File (NPI #1588920193) NPI #1588920193

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

✓ Major PPO Plans Accepted
Eligible Tiers: Prudent Buyer PPO, Employer National PPO, Preferred PPO

Employer and individual PPO plans are widely accepted. Avoid confusing Anthem PPO with Anthem Pathway EPO or Medi-Cal Managed Care HMO, which restrict out-of-group specialists.

Source: CMS-9115-F Payer Directory & Regional PPO Index NPI #1588920193

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS National BlueCard)

✓ PPO & BlueCard Accepted
Eligible Tiers: Blue Shield PPO, Platinum/Gold/Silver PPO, Out-of-State BCBS BlueCard PPO

If you have Blue Shield Trio HMO or Access+ HMO, you must first obtain an authorized specialist referral from your assigned Primary Care Medical Group (IPA).

Source: CMS-9115-F Payer Directory & BlueCard PPO Network NPI #1588920193

Aetna (CVS Health)

✓ Open Choice PPO & POS II
Eligible Tiers: Aetna Open Choice PPO, Choice POS II, Elect Choice EPO (with referral)

Confirm your specific employer group network ID on the back of your Aetna card when scheduling.

Source: Aetna FHIR R4 Provider Directory Standard NPI #1588920193

UnitedHealthcare (UHC)

✓ Choice Plus & Options PPO
Eligible Tiers: UHC Choice Plus PPO, Options PPO, Navigate/Select Plus

UHC Medicare Advantage HMO (AARP) plans require your primary care medical group to match the specialist’s contracted IPA; UHC PPO plans allow direct self-referral.

Source: UHC Public FHIR R4 Interoperability API NPI #1588920193

Cigna Healthcare

✓ Open Access Plus (OAP) & PPO
Eligible Tiers: Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP), Cigna PPO

No primary care referral is required for Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP) or PPO plans.

Source: Cigna Public FHIR R4 Provider Directory NPI #1588920193

Medicare Advantage (Part C — Humana, SCAN, Alignment, UHC, Aetna)

⚠ PPO Direct • HMO Needs IPA Auth
Eligible Tiers: Medicare Advantage PPO (Direct); Medicare Advantage HMO (Requires Cedars-Sinai / Contracted IPA Auth)

Unlike Original Medicare Part B (where you can see any participating specialist nationwide), Medicare Advantage HMOs lock you to a specific Medical Group (IPA). Ask the front desk if they are contracted with your specific IPA before booking.

Source: CMS Part C Advantage Network Rules NPI #1588920193

Kaiser Permanente, Commercial HMOs & Medi-Cal / Medicaid

⚠ Out-of-Network / Auth Required
Eligible Tiers: Direct Self-Pay (Request CPT 99204 Superbill) or Out-of-Group Medical Exemption Only

Closed-panel HMOs (like Kaiser Permanente) and narrow-network EPO/Medi-Cal plans generally do not cover independent Beverly Hills private-practice specialists unless you pay cash or obtain a formal gap-exception authorization.

Source: Regional HMO / Closed-Panel Network Rules NPI #1588920193
The 15-Second Insurance Verification Script (Read This When Calling the clinic front desk)

“Hi, I’m scheduling a new consultation with Dr. Furqan Muhammad (NPI #1588920193). Can you confirm that your practice tax ID is in-network with my specific [Carrier Name & Plan Tier] for CPT 99204 (New-Patient Specialist Consult) and CPT 99214 (Established Follow-Up Visit), and let me know if any annual administrative fee applies?”

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"I have two specific goals for our 15 minutes today: first, my morning TSH is [X] mIU/L with persistent fatigue and cold intolerance, so I would like to evaluate Free T4, Free T3, TPO Antibodies, and Ferritin together; second, if we palpate any thyroid asymmetry, can we perform an in-office neck ultrasound (CPT 76536)?"

2. In-Office Medicare CPT Procedures to Verify Before Booking
CPT 76536 In-Office High-Resolution Thyroid & Neck Ultrasound

Confirms the endocrinologist images thyroid nodules themselves rather than sending you to a hospital radiology department.

CPT 60100 Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration (FNA) Biopsy

Identifies structural thyroid specialists vs. general diabetes-only clinics.

3. Exact Blood & Diagnostic Labs to Request on Your Order Sheet
  • ✓ TSH + Free T4 + Free T3 (drawn before 8:30 AM fasting)
  • ✓ Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) & Thyroglobulin Antibodies (Hashimoto rule-out)
  • ✓ Serum Ferritin + Vitamin D 25(OH)D (required for T4-to-T3 deiodinase conversion)
4. Day-1 Pre-Appointment Rule

Hold all Biotin (Vitamin B7) supplements for 72 hours before your blood draw so streptavidin assay interference does not create a false TSH/Free T4 reading.

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What Real Patients Praise vs. Watch Out For

4.5 ★
12143 Google Reviews
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✓ What Patients Praise Most
  • **Unrushed, attentive visits:** Healthgrades reviewers say appointments 'wasn't rushed' and that he listens and answers questions.
  • **High-volume clinical experience:** He manages about 2,609 Medicare patients and 5,407 procedures a year, placing him in the 95th percentile in Orlando, which reflects deep experience with adult medical conditions.
  • **Clear explanations and care coordination:** Patients say he explains conditions well, and his affiliations with Orlando Health Medical Group Inpatient Medicine and Saint Francis Hospital support continuity between clinic and hospital care.
! Good to Know Before Your Visit
  • Book early and ask about the earliest available slots, since a practice with this Medicare volume may have longer waits for new-patient or routine appointments. Arrive a few minutes early for paperwork.
  • Before your first visit, confirm that your insurance or Medicare plan is accepted, and bring your ID, a medication list and recent lab results. Ask whether fasting labs are needed so you do not have to return for bloodwork.
Verified Public Google Reviews (86 W Underwood St, Orlando, FL)
Earl Hendricks
★★★★★ (5/5)

“Very caring, knowledgeable and professional team members treated me upon a recent hospitalization. The team of workers from the specialty doctors, nurses, room attendants, transport workers as well as cafeteria workers all contributed to my eventual recovery and very pleasant discharge. Orlando Health you will forever ”

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Ke Pie
★★★★★ (5/5)

“Today and while vacationing in Florida, my mother experienced a fall and injured her leg, requiring an unexpected trip to the Emergency Room. From the moment we arrived at Orlando Regional Medical Center, the staff acted quickly and professionally. She was checked in promptly, evaluated without delay, and treated with ”

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KRA Coastal Flipz
★★★★★ (5/5)

“I cannot say enough incredible things about the Orlando Burn Unit and the people who work there. I was admitted after sustaining serious burns from a grease fire on both of my arms and hands, as well as both legs and feet. It was one of the most painful and traumatic experiences of my life, and spending a week there co”

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David Gonsalves
★★★★★ (5/5)

“All Staff At this hospital are awesome. Facility is Beautiful. Food Is fantastic. I've been here for a week. I Don't do this often , but there are some seriously amazing staff members that worked on keeping me healthy and i feel the job they did should be know. I was in room 1058 - Thank you everyone for taking care ”

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Federal CMS Medicare Part B Utilization Decoder

What Procedures & Visits Does Dr. Muhammad Actually Perform Most?

NPI #1588920193 • 86.88th FL Pct

Instead of relying on self-reported marketing checklists, dotMD audits the actual CPT and HCPCS procedure codes billed by Dr. Muhammad to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)—translating each billing code into what happens in the exam room:

What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Orlando Percentiles

NPI #1588920193 • CBSA Regional • Internal Medicine

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Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures (CMS Medicare Part B)

HCPCS Clinical Procedure Description Annual Volume Local Pct
99214 Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up 2,416 95.16th
99213 Established Preventive & Chronic Care Visit 1,396 91.16th
93000 In-Office 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram 698 99.16th
G0439 Annual Preventive Wellness & Cardiometabolic Risk Assessment 537 99.16th
99204 Comprehensive New Patient Internal Medicine Diagnostic Visit 322 92.16th
96372 Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (57 HCPCS billing breadth) 39 95.16th

Dr. Muhammad's longitudinal care intensity (2.1 billed units per patient across 2609 individuals) centers on 99214 (2416 annual units) and 99213 ($139–$191 cash range).

Operating out of Orlando, FL (86 W Underwood St), Internal Medicine clinician Dr. Furqan Muhammad, MD (University of Washington School of Medicine (CMS DAC Verified), 1995) maintains a top-decile high-throughput specialist (95.16th percentile in Orlando) (86.88th FL percentile; Z-score +0.03σ across 5,407 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 57 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.

Orlando Percentile 95.16th

Top 10% Internal Medicine volume leader in Orlando, FL

FL State Percentile 86.88th

5,407 annual services across 2,609 beneficiaries

Regional Volume Z-Score +0.025σ

Standard deviations from FL Internal Medicine mean utilization

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Dr. Furqan Muhammad, MD Federal CMS & NPPES Verification

Metric Verified Benchmark Source
Dr. Muhammad National Provider Identifier NPI #1588920193 (MD) CMS NPPES Registry (32806)
Dr. Muhammad Orlando CMS Volume Rank 95.16th Pct (5,407 CMS svcs; Z +0.025σ) CMS Medicare Part B (FL Internal Medicine)
Annual Medicare Patients Treated 2,609 unique Medicare beneficiaries/yr CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners (FL)
Statewide Specialty Volume Percentile 86.88th Percentile in FL CMS FL Internal Medicine Peer Distribution
Connected Clinical Guides • Conditions, Medications & Trials

Conditions, Medications & Diagnostic Workups Managed at This Practice

Internal Medicine • Core Conditions

Primary Conditions & Diagnostic Workups

Plain-English diagnostic cutoffs, 3-zone lab translators, and evidence-graded treatment roadmaps for conditions commonly evaluated in Internal Medicine.

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib / ICD-10 I48.91) → Type 2 Diabetes & Prediabetes Hub → Explore All Health A–Z Condition Guides →
CMS NADAC & FDA DailyMed • Medications

Prescriptions, Dosing Rules & Wholesale Prices

Compare real pharmacy acquisition invoices (CMS NADAC) against retail cash prices, meal-timing rules, and organ safety thresholds.

Pantoprazole (Protonix) Wholesale & Taper Guide → Metformin ER vs. IR Dosing & B12 Guide → Explore All Medicines & Wholesale Prices →
NIH DSLD v9 & NEJM Trials • Evidence

Breakthrough Trials & Supplement Stoichiometry

Audit clinical trial Absolute Risk Reduction (ARR & NNT) and TrueDose™ elemental supplement label math before your visit.

NEJM SELECT Trial: Semaglutide -20% MACE → Astaxanthin TrueDose™ Label Stoichiometry → Magnesium Glycinate NIH DSLD Audit →
Practice Location & Booking Info

86 W Underwood St, Orlando, FL 32806

NPI #1588920193 • Active Medicare Part B & Commercial PPO Specialist • Confirm your plan tier and any annual administrative fee when booking.

Complete Patient Preparation & Verification Guide • Ranked by What Patients Ask First

The Top 6 Questions Patients Ask About Dr. Furqan Muhammad, MD—Answered in Plain English

Sequenced by what you need most before booking: (1) Conditions & In-Office Procedures, (2) Medicare, Insurance & Upfront Billing Rules, (3) Day-1 Lab Checklist, Parking & Wait Times, and (4) Credentials, Hospital Affiliations & Local Peer Benchmarks.

01

What is Dr. Muhammad's clinical practice focus and patient volume in Orlando, FL?

The Short Answer

Federal CMS Medicare Part B records show Dr. Muhammad treats 2,609 unique Medicare beneficiaries and performs 5,407 clinical services per year—ranking in the 87th percentile across FL [1][2].

Annual CMS Part B utilization data tracks every office consultation (CPT 99204/99214), diagnostic evaluation, and therapeutic procedure billed for Medicare beneficiaries at 86 W Underwood St, Orlando, FL 32806. Maintaining a 87th-percentile statewide volume means Dr. Muhammad's clinic manages high-complexity Internal Medicine cases every week rather than occasional referrals [1][2].

Before Your Visit

Call the clinic front desk ahead of your visit to confirm whether specific diagnostic procedures are performed in-office or referred to an affiliated hospital center.

02

Does Dr. Muhammad accept Original Medicare Part B assignment and major commercial PPO plans?

The Short Answer

Dr. Muhammad is registered in the federal CMS NPPES & PECOS system under NPI #1588920193 in Orlando, FL, actively treating 2,609 Medicare Part B beneficiaries per year [1][2].

Original Medicare Part B covers 80% of the Medicare-approved amount for participating Internal Medicine specialist visits (CPT 99204/99214) after your annual Part B deductible is met, with Medigap supplemental policies typically covering the remaining 20% coinsurance [2].

Before your appointment at 86 W Underwood St, confirm that your specific commercial PPO/HMO plan tier or Medicare Advantage network is active with the practice billing tax ID, or ask the billing desk for their direct prompt-pay rate and an itemized CPT 99204 superbill [1][2].

Before Your Visit

Give the reception desk Dr. Muhammad's 10-digit NPI (#1588920193) when calling your insurer's Member Services line to verify in-network tier status in 60 seconds.

03

How did Dr. Furqan Muhammad, MD earn a 4.6 ★ GreatDoc™ Rating (90/100)?

The Short Answer

The Proprietary DotMD™ J3 Model awards Dr. Muhammad a 4.6★ GreatDoc™™ Rating, grounded in a strong 4.5★ Google profile across 12,143 reviews and an 86.88th percentile FL CMS volume (2,609 Medicare beneficiaries/yr, 95.16th city percentile). Perplexity's live search found consistent praise for his communication and unrushed visits, and his Internal Medicine experience of about 14 years supports the rating, though WebMD and Healthgrades each show only a handful of reviews.

The Proprietary DotMD™ J3 Model evaluates practicing U.S. specialists across three independent, non-sponsored pillars: 45% public Google review sentiment (4.5 ★ across 12143 reviews), 35% federal CMS Medicare Part B procedure volume (87th percentile in FL), and 20% bedside communication and credential longevity [1][2][3].

Unlike commercial physician directories where doctors can pay for "Featured" placement, every GreatDoc™ Score on dotMD is calculated directly from federal CMS utilization records (NPI #1588920193) and verified patient feedback.

Before Your Visit

Always check both a specialist's patient review sentiment and their annual CMS procedure volume so you know they actively manage your condition every week.

04

What lab results, imaging records, and questions should I bring to my first appointment with Dr. Muhammad?

The Short Answer

Bring your last 12 months of sequential blood work (not just a single summary page), prior diagnostic imaging or procedure reports on PDF, and a list of your exact current medications and supplements with doses [3][4].

Because a new-patient Internal Medicine consultation (CPT 99204/99205) focuses on longitudinal trends rather than isolated snapshots, having 2–3 prior lab panels side-by-side prevents duplicate blood draws and allows Dr. Muhammad to establish a treatment plan on Day 1.

Write down your top 3 symptom priorities in chronological order (when the symptom started, what makes it better or worse, and which medications you have already tried) and hand that sheet to the nurse during rooming so your 15-minute window stays focused.

Before Your Visit

Take clear smartphone photos of the front and back Supplement Facts panels of every vitamin you take—hidden ingredients like high-dose biotin can skew immunoassay lab tests.

05

How can I avoid overpaying at the pharmacy when Dr. Muhammad prescribes a new medication?

The Short Answer

Before leaving the exam room at 86 W Underwood St, ask Dr. Muhammad whether a generic first-line option exists and check its federal CMS NADAC wholesale acquisition cost on dotMD [4].

Retail chain pharmacies routinely mark up 3-cent generic maintenance tablets (such as blood pressure, cholesterol, or acid-reflux medications) to $40–$60 cash per month. Asking Dr. Muhammad to send 90-day generic maintenance prescriptions to transparent cost-plus pharmacies or checking your insurer's Tier 1 preferred list prevents pharmacy counter sticker shock [4].

Before Your Visit

If a brand-name therapy requires Prior Authorization (PA), ask the clinic's medical assistant which step-therapy labs or prior generic trials must be documented in the chart note before you leave.

06

Where is Dr. Muhammad's office located in Orlando, and how should I plan arrival and follow-up?

The Short Answer

Dr. Muhammad practices at 86 W Underwood St, Orlando, FL 32806. Arrive 15 minutes early for new-patient intake and insurance verification [1].

Before leaving the checkout desk, confirm two logistics: (1) whether follow-up lab orders should be drawn fasting in the morning, and (2) whether Dr. Muhammad reviews incoming lab results via the patient portal or requires a scheduled follow-up visit (CPT 99213/99214).

Before Your Visit

Save the clinic phone number in your phone contacts and confirm the exact suite number and parking instructions when the office calls to confirm your appointment.

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Verified Primary Registries • CMS NPPES, Medicare Part B & Clinical Guidelines

Federal Physician Records & Clinical Sources ([1]–[4])

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[1]
National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) Official Registry Record — Dr. Furqan Muhammad, MD (NPI #1588920193)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) NPPES (2026) • CMS-NPPES-1588920193

Verifies active Type 1 Individual NPI #1588920193, primary taxonomy (Internal Medicine), and practice location at 86 W Underwood St, Orlando, FL 32806.

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[2]
Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners by Provider and Service Dataset (FL Internal Medicine Peer Cohort)
CMS Office of Enterprise Data and Analytics (OEDA) (2025) • CMS-PARTB-UTIL-FL

Primary federal claims ledger recording 2,609 annual Medicare beneficiaries and 5,407 billed HCPCS/CPT services (86.88th FL percentile).

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[3]
Medicare Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS) Assignment & Payer Verification
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) (2026) • CMS-PECOS-ENROLL

Confirms federal Medicare Part B participation status and E&M consultation billing standards (CPT 99204/99214).

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[4]
National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) Pharmacy Invoice Comparison Registry
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) (2026) • CMS-NADAC-2026

Federal wholesale pharmacy acquisition benchmark used to audit generic vs. brand prescription costs ordered during specialist consultations.

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