NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1699871194 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Daniel Pluznik, M.D.
Ophthalmology Physician in Washington, District of Columbia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,082 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
457
Medicare Part D claims · 157 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
51%
generic claims · 49% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.5/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$1.1K
28 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Daniel Pluznik, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.5/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 457 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 87.5/100
- MIPS score · +4 vs avg
- 457
- Part D claims, 2023
- 51%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1699871194 · Ophthalmology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · MIPS-ABOVE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1699871194
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 22K Ophthalmology Physician
- MIPS-ABOVE 87.5/100
- RX-LIGHT 457
- BOOK-THIN 86 in District of Columbia
- PHOTO-FINISH Jacqueline Gabay · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Pluznik · this p…
Pluznik · this provider
87.5 MIPS pts
- James Milite · h…
James Milite
87.5 MIPS pts
- Jacqueline Gabay…
Jacqueline Gabay
87.5 MIPS pts
- Carol Hoffman · …
Carol Hoffman
87.5 MIPS pts
- Michael Maley · …
Michael Maley
87.5 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Daniel Pluznik, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
88 ≥ 52nd percentile 52% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Daniel Pluznik, M.D. sits
This provider among ophthalmology physician peers
Across the 8,767 ophthalmology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Daniel Pluznik, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 24% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 44% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one ophthalmology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Daniel Pluznik, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Daniel Pluznik, M.D. 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).
What does the federal data show about Daniel Pluznik, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
457 68% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
87.5/100 4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in District of Columbia
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among District of Columbia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Daniel Pluznik, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 87.5/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1699871194 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/15/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
87.528
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
91.2637
Quality
70.075
Cost
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Daniel Pluznik, M.D. 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.
Capital Eye Care LLC
Washington, DC
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 Daniel Pluznik, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.1K
Largest payer
Bausch & Lomb Americas 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
Daniel Pluznik, M.D. - brand share 49.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
49% brand-name claims vs 51% generic, on 457 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.
457
Total Claims
$135K
Total Drug Cost
157
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 976
- Total Day Supply
- 28,707
- Brand vs Generic
- 49% brand / 51% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $126K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $9K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 15
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 78.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.81
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 0, 65-74: 43, 75-84: 90, 85+: 24
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Daniel Pluznik, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
115 claims
- Lumigan
Lumigan
47 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate 43
Prednisolone Acetate
43 claims
- Timolol Maleate 41
Timolol Maleate
41 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 27
Dorzolamide-Timolol
27 claims
- Restasis 21
Restasis
21 claims
- Alphagan P 19
Alphagan P
19 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 12
Doxycycline Hyclate
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 115 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 47 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 43 |
| Timolol Maleate | 41 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 27 |
| Restasis Cyclosporine | 21 |
| Alphagan P Brimonidine Tartrate | 19 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 12 |
| Combigan Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 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 Daniel Pluznik, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.
22,082
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider
Daniel Pluznik, M.D.'s 457 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.
Nationwide Ophthalmology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Pluznik, both outside District of Columbia so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (87.5 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in District of Columbia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in District of Columbia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Pluznik.
One of 86 Ophthalmology Physician providers enrolled in District of Columbia, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Abdullah Abou-Samra
MD
Washington, DC
Dr. Andrew Adelson
M.D.
Washington, DC
Dr. Wejdan Al-Thawabieh
M.D
Washington, DC
Dr. Bogdan Alexandrescu
M.D.
Washington, DC
Dr. Shatha Alfreihi
M.D.
Washington, DC
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel Pluznik, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Daniel Pluznik, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Washington, District of Columbia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Daniel Pluznik, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Daniel Pluznik, M.D. wrote 457 Medicare Part D claims totaling $135K in drug costs for 157 beneficiaries.
What is Daniel Pluznik, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Daniel Pluznik, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.5/100 (Quality: 91.3, Cost: 70.1). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Daniel Pluznik, M.D. located? ▼
Daniel Pluznik, M.D. is located at 1155 21ST ST NW STE M400, Washington, DC, 20036. Phone: (202) 296-4900.
What is Daniel Pluznik, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Daniel Pluznik, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699871194, issued on 09/15/2006.
Does Daniel Pluznik, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Daniel Pluznik, M.D.'s prescribing is 49% brand-name and 51% generic drugs by claim count, with $126K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 22,082 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 Daniel Pluznik, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Daniel Pluznik, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Lumigan, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Daniel Pluznik, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Daniel Pluznik, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 457 Part D claims and 157 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Daniel Pluznik, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Daniel Pluznik, M.D.'s NPI is 1699871194 with credentials M.D.. 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.
- 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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