2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1669675229 MBBS
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AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS

Ophthalmology Physician in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. 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
269
Medicare Part D claims · 97 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.1955/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$473.6
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 269 claims across 97 beneficiaries — 26% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.1955/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $473.6 across 11 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.1955/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 269 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

95.1955/100
MIPS score · +12 vs avg
269
Part D claims, 2023
74%
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.

AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

95 Top 21% higher than 79% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/08/2007

NPI 1669675229

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

269 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

95.1955/100 12.095500000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Utah

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Utah providers

Utah providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Utah

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within Utah

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.1955/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 95.1955/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.2%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 95.1955/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MBBS. NPI: 1669675229. 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.

AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MBBS credentials at 65 S MARIO CAPECCHI DR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84132, with a listed phone of (801) 581-2352. NPI 1669675229 was issued on 06/08/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHAKOOR 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 269 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 97 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $42K in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 95.1955/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 83.985), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 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

65 S MARIO CAPECCHI DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132

Provider Details

NPI 1669675229
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MBBS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/08/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

95.1955
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
83.985
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS 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.

SHARON RICHENS MD EYE PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON PC
SAINT GEORGE, UT
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ADULT SERVICES
SALT LAKE CITY, UT

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 AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$474

Largest payer

Dutch Ophthalmic, USA

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

AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS — brand share 26.0%
Specialty average (est.)

26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 269 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.

269
Total Claims
$42K
Total Drug Cost
97
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
495
Total Day Supply
14,220
Brand vs Generic
26% brand / 74% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$29K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.53
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
45
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
38
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
30
Latanoprost
22
Ketorolac Tromethamine
18
Difluprednate
17
Brimonidine Tartrate
14
Dorzolamide Hcl
12
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
11

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS's 269 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Utah

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

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS's specialty?
AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. Credentials: MBBS.
How much does AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS wrote 269 Medicare Part D claims totaling $42K in drug costs for 97 beneficiaries.
What is AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS's Medicare quality score?
AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.1955/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 83.985). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS located?
AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS is located at 65 S MARIO CAPECCHI DR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84132. Phone: (801) 581-2352.
What is AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS's NPI number?
AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669675229, issued on 06/08/2007.
Does AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS's prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $29K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 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 AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Valacyclovir. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS accept Medicare?
AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS appears in CMS Medicare data with 269 Part D claims and 97 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS's credentials?
AKBAR SHAKOOR, MBBS's NPI is 1669675229 with credentials MBBS. 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.
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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