2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1609987163 MD, FRCOPHTH
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ANUJA BHANDARI, MD, FRCOPHTH

Ophthalmology Physician in EVERETT, Washington. 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 · 766 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
62%
generic claims · 38% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: ANUJA BHANDARI, MD, FRCOPHTH is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in EVERETT, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 766 beneficiaries — 38% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: ANUJA BHANDARI, MD, FRCOPHTH filed 2,683 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across EVERETT, Washington. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ANUJA BHANDARI, MD, FRCOPHTH 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).

ANUJA BHANDARI, MD, FRCOPHTH at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/31/2006

NPI 1609987163

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,683 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Washington

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

ANUJA BHANDARI, MD, FRCOPHTH is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in EVERETT, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD, FRCOPHTH. NPI: 1609987163. 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.

ANUJA BHANDARI, MD, FRCOPHTH appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD, FRCOPHTH credentials at 3901 HOYT AVE, EVERETT, WA, 98201, with a listed phone of (425) 339-5435. NPI 1609987163 was issued on 08/31/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BHANDARI 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 2,683 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 766 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $345K in drug spend, split 38% brand-name and 62% 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.

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

3901 HOYT AVE
EVERETT, WA 98201

Provider Details

NPI 1609987163
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD, FRCOPHTH
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/31/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANUJA BHANDARI, MD, FRCOPHTH 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.

OPTUM CARE WASHINGTON PLLC
EVERETT, WA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ANUJA BHANDARI, MD, FRCOPHTH. To verify ANUJA BHANDARI, MD, FRCOPHTH's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

ANUJA BHANDARI, MD, FRCOPHTH — brand share 38.0%
Specialty average (est.)

38% brand-name claims vs 62% generic, on 2,683 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.

2,683
Total Claims
$345K
Total Drug Cost
766
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,622
Total Day Supply
131,215
Brand vs Generic
38% brand / 62% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$288K
Generic Drug Cost
$57K
Antibiotic Claims
49

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.65
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 43, 65-74: 248, 75-84: 339, 85+: 136

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
1,171
Restasis
Cyclosporine
208
Fluorometholone
204
Timolol Maleate
196
Dorzolamide Hcl
156
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
111
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
101
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
100
Brimonidine Tartrate
87
Prednisolone Acetate
55

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How ANUJA BHANDARI, MD, FRCOPHTH 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

ANUJA BHANDARI, MD, FRCOPHTH's 2,683 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Washington

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANUJA BHANDARI, MD, FRCOPHTH's specialty?
ANUJA BHANDARI, MD, FRCOPHTH specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in EVERETT, Washington. Credentials: MD, FRCOPHTH.
How much does ANUJA BHANDARI, MD, FRCOPHTH prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANUJA BHANDARI, MD, FRCOPHTH wrote 2,683 Medicare Part D claims totaling $345K in drug costs for 766 beneficiaries.
Where is ANUJA BHANDARI, MD, FRCOPHTH located?
ANUJA BHANDARI, MD, FRCOPHTH is located at 3901 HOYT AVE, EVERETT, WA, 98201. Phone: (425) 339-5435.
What is ANUJA BHANDARI, MD, FRCOPHTH's NPI number?
ANUJA BHANDARI, MD, FRCOPHTH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609987163, issued on 08/31/2006.
Does ANUJA BHANDARI, MD, FRCOPHTH prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANUJA BHANDARI, MD, FRCOPHTH's prescribing is 38% brand-name and 62% generic drugs by claim count, with $288K 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 ANUJA BHANDARI, MD, FRCOPHTH prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANUJA BHANDARI, MD, FRCOPHTH's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Restasis, Fluorometholone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANUJA BHANDARI, MD, FRCOPHTH accept Medicare?
ANUJA BHANDARI, MD, FRCOPHTH appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,683 Part D claims and 766 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANUJA BHANDARI, MD, FRCOPHTH's credentials?
ANUJA BHANDARI, MD, FRCOPHTH's NPI is 1609987163 with credentials MD, FRCOPHTH. 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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