2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1932153293 MD
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ARI ABEL, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in WILMINGTON, Delaware. 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
729
Medicare Part D claims · 307 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Industry payments
$355.68
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ARI ABEL, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WILMINGTON, Delaware with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 729 claims across 307 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $355.68 across 16 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ARI ABEL, MD filed 729 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WILMINGTON, Delaware. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ARI ABEL, 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).

ARI ABEL, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/20/2006

NPI 1932153293

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

729 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Delaware

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Delaware providers

Delaware providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Delaware

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

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).

ARI ABEL, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in WILMINGTON, Delaware, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1932153293. 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.

ARI ABEL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1941 LIMESTONE ROAD, WILMINGTON, DE, 19808, with a listed phone of (302) 998-3220. NPI 1932153293 was issued on 05/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ABEL 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 729 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 307 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $45K in drug spend. 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

1941 LIMESTONE ROAD
WILMINGTON, DE 19808

Provider Details

NPI 1932153293
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/20/2006

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 ARI ABEL, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$356

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

729
Total Claims
$45K
Total Drug Cost
307
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
763
Total Day Supply
12,338
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Antibiotic Claims
154

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
64% female / 36% 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
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
322
Ketorolac Tromethamine
117
Minocycline Hcl
117
Methylprednisolone
53
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
24
Cephalexin
16
Ofloxacin
12

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How ARI ABEL, 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

ARI ABEL, MD's 729 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Delaware

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARI ABEL, MD's specialty?
ARI ABEL, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in WILMINGTON, Delaware. Credentials: MD.
How much does ARI ABEL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ARI ABEL, MD wrote 729 Medicare Part D claims totaling $45K in drug costs for 307 beneficiaries.
Where is ARI ABEL, MD located?
ARI ABEL, MD is located at 1941 LIMESTONE ROAD, WILMINGTON, DE, 19808. Phone: (302) 998-3220.
What is ARI ABEL, MD's NPI number?
ARI ABEL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932153293, issued on 05/20/2006.
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 ARI ABEL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ARI ABEL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Erythromycin, Ketorolac Tromethamine, Minocycline Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ARI ABEL, MD accept Medicare?
ARI ABEL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 729 Part D claims and 307 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ARI ABEL, MD's credentials?
ARI ABEL, MD's NPI is 1932153293 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.
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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