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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1740429810 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D.
Ophthalmology Physician in East Lansing, Michigan.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,082 in Ophthalmology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
907
Medicare Part D claims · 276 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
62%
generic claims · 38% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$20.65
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 907 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 98/100
- MIPS score · +15 vs avg
- 907
- Part D claims, 2023
- 62%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
98 Top 15% higher than 85% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D. sits
This provider among ophthalmology physician peers
Across the 9,866 ophthalmology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 42% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 81% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one ophthalmology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
907 36% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
98/100 14.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Michigan
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 98/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) - 98/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2001 COOLIDGE ROAD, East Lansing, MI, 48823, with a listed phone of (517) 337-1668. NPI 1740429810 was issued on 02/13/2009.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 907 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 276 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $83K in drug spend, split 38% brand-name and 62% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 98/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 99.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,082 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1740429810 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/13/2009 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
97.9841
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
99.6075
Quality
94
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D. 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.
Lansing Ophthalmology, PC
Grand Ledge, MI
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 Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$21
Largest payer
Astellas Pharma US 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.
License & disciplinary context - Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D.. To verify Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D.'s current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases
MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D. - brand share 38.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
38% brand-name claims vs 62% generic, on 907 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.
907
Total Claims
$83K
Total Drug Cost
276
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,422
- Total Day Supply
- 40,330
- Brand vs Generic
- 38% brand / 62% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $60K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $23K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.60
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 17, 65-74: 110, 75-84: 99, 85+: 50
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
213 claims
- Ketorolac Trometha…
Ketorolac Tromethamine
173 claims
- Polymyxin B Sul-Tr…
Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim
93 claims
- Timolol Maleate 71
Timolol Maleate
71 claims
- Latanoprost 57
Latanoprost
57 claims
- Prolensa 44
Prolensa
44 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 41
Brimonidine Tartrate
41 claims
- Dorzolamide Hcl 38
Dorzolamide Hcl
38 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 213 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 173 |
| Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim | 93 |
| Timolol Maleate | 71 |
| Latanoprost | 57 |
| Prolensa Bromfenac Sodium | 44 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 41 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 38 |
| Difluprednate | 27 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 26 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.
22,082
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider
Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D.'s 907 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Michigan
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as El-Sanhouri.
Dr. Thomas Aaberg
MD
Grand Rapids, MI
Dr. Vinay Aakalu
MD
Ann Arbor, MI
Dr. Munzer Abdulhak
M.D.
Portage, MI
Dr. Gary Abrams
MD
Detroit, MI
Dr. James Adams
MD
Ypsilanti, MI
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in East Lansing, Michigan. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D. wrote 907 Medicare Part D claims totaling $83K in drug costs for 276 beneficiaries.
What is Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98/100 (Quality: 99.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D. located? ▼
Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D. is located at 2001 COOLIDGE ROAD, East Lansing, MI, 48823. Phone: (517) 337-1668.
What is Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740429810, issued on 02/13/2009.
Does Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D.'s prescribing is 38% brand-name and 62% generic drugs by claim count, with $60K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 22,082 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Ketorolac Tromethamine, Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 907 Part D claims and 276 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Ahmed El-Sanhouri, M.D.'s NPI is 1740429810 with credentials M.D.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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