2026 NPPES data Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1649287764 MD
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ANSHU SINHA, MD

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in COLUMBIA, Maryland. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 505 beneficiaries · Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
49%
generic claims · 51% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.1696/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$358.99
15 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ANSHU SINHA, MD is a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBIA, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 505 beneficiaries — 51% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.1696/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $358.99 across 15 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ANSHU SINHA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.1696 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,681 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ANSHU SINHA, MD 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).

ANSHU SINHA, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/02/2006

NPI 1649287764

Primary specialty

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Rare

354 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,681 9% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,962

MIPS final score

92.1696/100 9.069600000000008% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

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

Maryland providers

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Maryland

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ANSHU SINHA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.1696/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — 92.1696/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.2%
MIPS final score (Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — 92.1696/100 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).

ANSHU SINHA, MD is a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider practicing in COLUMBIA, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1649287764. 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.

ANSHU SINHA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5550 STERRETT PL STE 312, COLUMBIA, MD, 21044, with a listed phone of (410) 715-2212. NPI 1649287764 was issued on 08/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SINHA 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 2,681 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 505 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $834K in drug spend, split 51% brand-name and 49% 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 92.1696/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 57.232), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

5550 STERRETT PL STE 312
COLUMBIA, MD 21044

Provider Details

NPI 1649287764
Specialty Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/02/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

92.1696
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
57.232
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANSHU SINHA, 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.

GLAUCOMA PLUS EYE CARE, LLC
COLUMBIA, MD

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 ANSHU SINHA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$359

Largest payer

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, 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 · Brand-heavy

ANSHU SINHA, MD — brand share 51.0%
Specialty average (est.)

51% brand-name claims vs 49% generic, on 2,681 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.

2,681
Total Claims
$834K
Total Drug Cost
505
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,688
Total Day Supply
166,064
Brand vs Generic
51% brand / 49% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$758K
Generic Drug Cost
$76K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 196, 75-84: 197, 85+: 86

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
574
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
298
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
289
Prednisolone Acetate
229
Restasis
Cyclosporine
168
Timolol Maleate
165
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
107
Dorzolamide Hcl
80
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
74
Brimonidine Tartrate
63

* 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 ANSHU SINHA, 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

ANSHU SINHA, MD's 2,681 claims are below the specialty average of 2,962.

Nearby Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANSHU SINHA, MD's specialty?
ANSHU SINHA, MD specializes in Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in COLUMBIA, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does ANSHU SINHA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANSHU SINHA, MD wrote 2,681 Medicare Part D claims totaling $834K in drug costs for 505 beneficiaries.
What is ANSHU SINHA, MD's Medicare quality score?
ANSHU SINHA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.1696/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 57.232). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ANSHU SINHA, MD located?
ANSHU SINHA, MD is located at 5550 STERRETT PL STE 312, COLUMBIA, MD, 21044. Phone: (410) 715-2212.
What is ANSHU SINHA, MD's NPI number?
ANSHU SINHA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649287764, issued on 08/02/2006.
Does ANSHU SINHA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANSHU SINHA, MD's prescribing is 51% brand-name and 49% generic drugs by claim count, with $758K 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 ANSHU SINHA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANSHU SINHA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANSHU SINHA, MD accept Medicare?
ANSHU SINHA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,681 Part D claims and 505 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANSHU SINHA, MD's credentials?
ANSHU SINHA, MD's NPI is 1649287764 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.
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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