NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1528116449 MD
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Ophthalmology Physician in Palm Desert, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,090 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 283 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Anthony Anderson, MD filed 1,423 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in Palm Desert, California, prescribing 68% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 68%
- generic prescribing
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.
Anthony Anderson, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,423 Top 20% higher than 80% 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-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Anthony Anderson, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Anthony Anderson, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,423 0% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among California 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).
Anthony Anderson, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 73950 ALESSANDRO DR STE 5, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, with a listed phone of (760) 568-3334. NPI 1528116449 was issued on 01/08/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,423 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 283 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $106K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% generic by claim count.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1528116449 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/08/2007 |
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Anthony Anderson, MD. To verify Anthony Anderson, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Anthony Anderson, MD - brand share 32.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 1,423 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.
1,423
Total Claims
$106K
Total Drug Cost
283
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,692
- Total Day Supply
- 77,794
- Brand vs Generic
- 32% brand / 68% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $71K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $35K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.53
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 13, 65-74: 99, 75-84: 113, 85+: 58
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Anthony Anderson, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
641 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 201
Dorzolamide-Timolol
201 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 121
Brimonidine Tartrate
121 claims
- Timolol Maleate 116
Timolol Maleate
116 claims
- Dorzolamide Hcl 84
Dorzolamide Hcl
84 claims
- Lumigan 46
Lumigan
46 claims
- Erythromycin 31
Erythromycin
31 claims
- Brimonidine Tartra… 29
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
29 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 641 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 201 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 121 |
| Timolol Maleate | 116 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 84 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 46 |
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 31 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 29 |
| Alphagan P Brimonidine Tartrate | 24 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 19 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Anthony Anderson, MD 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
Anthony Anderson, MD's 1,423 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Anderson.
Dr. Sam Abbassi
MD, MS
West Hills, CA
Dr. Richard Abbott
M.D.
San Francisco, CA
Dr. Nizar Abdelfattah
MD
Pasadena, CA
Dr. Parastou Abedi
MD
Aliso Viejo, CA
Dr. Shahla Abedi
MD
Aliso Viejo, CA
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anthony Anderson, MD's specialty? ▼
Anthony Anderson, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Palm Desert, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does Anthony Anderson, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Anthony Anderson, MD wrote 1,423 Medicare Part D claims totaling $106K in drug costs for 283 beneficiaries.
Where is Anthony Anderson, MD located? ▼
Anthony Anderson, MD is located at 73950 ALESSANDRO DR STE 5, Palm Desert, CA, 92260. Phone: (760) 568-3334.
What is Anthony Anderson, MD's NPI number? ▼
Anthony Anderson, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528116449, issued on 01/08/2007.
Does Anthony Anderson, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Anthony Anderson, MD's prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $71K 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 Anthony Anderson, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Anthony Anderson, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Anthony Anderson, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Anthony Anderson, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,423 Part D claims and 283 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Anthony Anderson, MD's credentials? ▼
Anthony Anderson, MD's NPI is 1528116449 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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