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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1154993905 MD
Verify on CMS → Alaa Al-Dabbagh, MD
Ophthalmology Physician in Norfolk, Virginia.
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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Prescribing volume
295
Medicare Part D claims · 126 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
60%
generic claims · 40% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$144.12
3 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
Alaa Al-Dabbagh, MD filed 295 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in Norfolk, Virginia, prescribing 60% generic.
- 295
- Part D claims, 2023
- 60%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Alaa Al-Dabbagh, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
295 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Alaa Al-Dabbagh, 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).
What does the federal data show about Alaa Al-Dabbagh, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
295 79% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Ophthalmology Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Alaa Al-Dabbagh, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6160 KEMPSVILLE CIR STE 120B, Norfolk, VA, 23502, with a listed phone of (757) 481-4400. NPI 1154993905 was issued on 07/12/2021.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 295 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 126 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $27K in drug spend, split 40% brand-name and 60% generic by claim count.
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 | 1154993905 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/12/2021 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Alaa Al-Dabbagh, 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.
Retina And Vitreous Center PC
Norfolk, VA
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 Alaa Al-Dabbagh, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$144
Largest payer
Genentech, 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Alaa Al-Dabbagh, MD - brand share 40.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
40% brand-name claims vs 60% generic, on 295 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.
295
Total Claims
$27K
Total Drug Cost
126
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 466
- Total Day Supply
- 12,985
- Brand vs Generic
- 40% brand / 60% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $18K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $9K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.73
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 22, 65-74: 43, 75-84: 44, 85+: 17
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Alaa Al-Dabbagh, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
90 claims
- Ketorolac Trometha…
Ketorolac Tromethamine
48 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 23
Dorzolamide-Timolol
23 claims
- Difluprednate 19
Difluprednate
19 claims
- Latanoprost 19
Latanoprost
19 claims
- Gentamicin Sulfate 13
Gentamicin Sulfate
13 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 12
Brimonidine Tartrate
12 claims
- Neomycin-Polymyxin… 11
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 90 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 48 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 23 |
| Difluprednate | 19 |
| Latanoprost | 19 |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 13 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 12 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 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 Alaa Al-Dabbagh, MD 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
Alaa Al-Dabbagh, MD's 295 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Al-Dabbagh.
Dr. Benjamin Abramowitz
MD
Manassas, VA
Dr. Eric Adams
MD
Norfolk, VA
Dr. Rohit Adyanthaya
MD
Norfolk, VA
Dr. George Agritellis
M.D.
Winchester, VA
Dr. Sameer Ahmad
M.D.
Herndon, VA
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alaa Al-Dabbagh, MD's specialty? ▼
Alaa Al-Dabbagh, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Norfolk, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does Alaa Al-Dabbagh, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Alaa Al-Dabbagh, MD wrote 295 Medicare Part D claims totaling $27K in drug costs for 126 beneficiaries.
Where is Alaa Al-Dabbagh, MD located? ▼
Alaa Al-Dabbagh, MD is located at 6160 KEMPSVILLE CIR STE 120B, Norfolk, VA, 23502. Phone: (757) 481-4400.
What is Alaa Al-Dabbagh, MD's NPI number? ▼
Alaa Al-Dabbagh, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154993905, issued on 07/12/2021.
Does Alaa Al-Dabbagh, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Alaa Al-Dabbagh, MD's prescribing is 40% brand-name and 60% generic drugs by claim count, with $18K 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 Alaa Al-Dabbagh, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Alaa Al-Dabbagh, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Ketorolac Tromethamine, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Alaa Al-Dabbagh, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Alaa Al-Dabbagh, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 295 Part D claims and 126 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Alaa Al-Dabbagh, MD's credentials? ▼
Alaa Al-Dabbagh, MD's NPI is 1154993905 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
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.
- 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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