2026 NPPES data Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1649762501 MD
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ABHINAV GOLLA, MD

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in COLUMBIA, Missouri. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 951 beneficiaries · Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
69%
generic claims · 31% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.3K
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ABHINAV GOLLA, MD is a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBIA, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 951 beneficiaries — 31% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.3K across 13 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ABHINAV GOLLA, MD filed 3,565 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across COLUMBIA, Missouri. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ABHINAV GOLLA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ABHINAV GOLLA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/05/2018

NPI 1649762501

Primary specialty

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Rare

354 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,565 20% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,962

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Missouri

1. Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Missouri

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) 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).

ABHINAV GOLLA, MD is a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider practicing in COLUMBIA, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1649762501. 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.

ABHINAV GOLLA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 500 N KEENE ST, COLUMBIA, MO, 65201, with a listed phone of (573) 882-5673. NPI 1649762501 was issued on 06/05/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GOLLA 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 3,565 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 951 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $381K in drug spend, split 31% brand-name and 69% 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.

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 354 enrolled providers across 42 states and an average of 2,962 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

500 N KEENE ST
COLUMBIA, MO 65201

Provider Details

NPI 1649762501
Specialty Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/05/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ABHINAV GOLLA, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
COLUMBIA, MO

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 ABHINAV GOLLA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.3K

Largest payer

Alcon Research LLC

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 · Above average

ABHINAV GOLLA, MD — brand share 31.0%
Specialty average (est.)

31% brand-name claims vs 69% generic, on 3,565 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.

3,565
Total Claims
$381K
Total Drug Cost
951
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,109
Total Day Supply
208,437
Brand vs Generic
31% brand / 69% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$274K
Generic Drug Cost
$107K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.34
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 70, 65-74: 343, 75-84: 375, 85+: 163

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
987
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
555
Brimonidine Tartrate
458
Timolol Maleate
242
Dorzolamide Hcl
180
Prednisolone Acetate
164
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
96
Travoprost
85
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
57
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
53

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

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview

How ABHINAV GOLLA, MD fits within the Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.

354
Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
42
States with Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
2,962
Avg Claims per Provider

ABHINAV GOLLA, MD's 3,565 claims are above the specialty average of 2,962.

Nearby Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ABHINAV GOLLA, MD's specialty?
ABHINAV GOLLA, MD specializes in Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in COLUMBIA, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does ABHINAV GOLLA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ABHINAV GOLLA, MD wrote 3,565 Medicare Part D claims totaling $381K in drug costs for 951 beneficiaries.
Where is ABHINAV GOLLA, MD located?
ABHINAV GOLLA, MD is located at 500 N KEENE ST, COLUMBIA, MO, 65201. Phone: (573) 882-5673.
What is ABHINAV GOLLA, MD's NPI number?
ABHINAV GOLLA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649762501, issued on 06/05/2018.
Does ABHINAV GOLLA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ABHINAV GOLLA, MD's prescribing is 31% brand-name and 69% generic drugs by claim count, with $274K in brand drug costs.
How many Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 354 Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers across 42 states in the US. The average Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider writes 2,962 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ABHINAV GOLLA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ABHINAV GOLLA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ABHINAV GOLLA, MD accept Medicare?
ABHINAV GOLLA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,565 Part D claims and 951 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ABHINAV GOLLA, MD's credentials?
ABHINAV GOLLA, MD's NPI is 1649762501 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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