2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1124682158
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ALI SALMAN

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in ALEXANDRIA, Virginia. 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
214
Medicare Part D claims · 59 beneficiaries · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
Generic prescribing
60%
generic claims · 40% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$179.09
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ALI SALMAN is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ALEXANDRIA, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 214 claims across 59 beneficiaries — 40% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $179.09 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ALI SALMAN filed 214 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ALEXANDRIA, Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ALI SALMAN practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ALI SALMAN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/25/2019

NPI 1124682158

Primary specialty

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Niche

913 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

214 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 558

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Virginia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Retina 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).

ALI SALMAN is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider practicing in ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1124682158. 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.

ALI SALMAN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider at 6354 WALKER LN STE 100, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22310, with a listed phone of (703) 313-8822. NPI 1124682158 was issued on 04/25/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SALMAN 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 214 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 59 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 40% brand-name and 60% 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.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 913 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 558 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

6354 WALKER LN STE 100
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22310

Provider Details

NPI 1124682158
Specialty Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/25/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALI SALMAN 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.

HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
THE RETINA GROUP OF WASHINGTON PLLC
LEESBURG, VA
VITREO RETINAL SURGERY PLLC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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 ALI SALMAN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$179

Largest payer

Amgen 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

ALI SALMAN — brand share 40.0%
Specialty average (est.)

40% brand-name claims vs 60% generic, on 214 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.

214
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
59
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
261
Total Day Supply
6,316
Brand vs Generic
40% brand / 60% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.84
Gender Split
56% female / 44% 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
47
Ketorolac Tromethamine
41
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
37
Brimonidine Tartrate
25
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
18
Dorzolamide Hcl
14

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

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview

How ALI SALMAN fits within the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.

913
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
558
Avg Claims per Provider

ALI SALMAN's 214 claims are below the specialty average of 558.

Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALI SALMAN's specialty?
ALI SALMAN specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in ALEXANDRIA, Virginia.
How much does ALI SALMAN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALI SALMAN wrote 214 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 59 beneficiaries.
Where is ALI SALMAN located?
ALI SALMAN is located at 6354 WALKER LN STE 100, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22310. Phone: (703) 313-8822.
What is ALI SALMAN's NPI number?
ALI SALMAN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124682158, issued on 04/25/2019.
Does ALI SALMAN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALI SALMAN's prescribing is 40% brand-name and 60% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
How many Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 913 Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider writes 558 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALI SALMAN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALI SALMAN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Ketorolac Tromethamine, Moxifloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALI SALMAN accept Medicare?
ALI SALMAN appears in CMS Medicare data with 214 Part D claims and 59 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALI SALMAN's credentials?
ALI SALMAN's NPI is 1124682158. 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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