2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1215348420 MD
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CINDY CAI, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in BALTIMORE, 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
191
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
58%
generic claims · 42% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$13.46
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CINDY CAI, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BALTIMORE, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 191 claims across 34 beneficiaries — 42% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $13.46 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CINDY CAI, MD filed 191 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BALTIMORE, Maryland. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CINDY CAI, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CINDY CAI, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/12/2014

NPI 1215348420

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

191 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Maryland

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

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).

CINDY CAI, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in BALTIMORE, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1215348420. 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.

CINDY CAI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 600 N WOLFE ST, BALTIMORE, MD, 21287, with a listed phone of (410) 955-8265. NPI 1215348420 was issued on 05/12/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CAI 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 191 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 34 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 42% brand-name and 58% 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

600 N WOLFE ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21287

Provider Details

NPI 1215348420
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/12/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CINDY CAI, 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.

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
MIDDLE RIVER, MD
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
LUTHERVILLE, 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 CINDY CAI, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$13

Largest payer

CooperVision 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

CINDY CAI, MD — brand share 42.0%
Specialty average (est.)

42% brand-name claims vs 58% generic, on 191 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.

191
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
238
Total Day Supply
5,522
Brand vs Generic
42% brand / 58% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.90

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Ketorolac Tromethamine
71
Prednisolone Acetate
56
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
13
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
13
Brimonidine Tartrate
11
Latanoprost
11

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How CINDY CAI, 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

CINDY CAI, MD's 191 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CINDY CAI, MD's specialty?
CINDY CAI, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in BALTIMORE, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does CINDY CAI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CINDY CAI, MD wrote 191 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 34 beneficiaries.
Where is CINDY CAI, MD located?
CINDY CAI, MD is located at 600 N WOLFE ST, BALTIMORE, MD, 21287. Phone: (410) 955-8265.
What is CINDY CAI, MD's NPI number?
CINDY CAI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215348420, issued on 05/12/2014.
Does CINDY CAI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CINDY CAI, MD's prescribing is 42% brand-name and 58% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K 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 CINDY CAI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CINDY CAI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketorolac Tromethamine, Prednisolone Acetate, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CINDY CAI, MD accept Medicare?
CINDY CAI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 191 Part D claims and 34 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CINDY CAI, MD's credentials?
CINDY CAI, MD's NPI is 1215348420 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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