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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1841253218 M.D.
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Donald Abrams, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in Baltimore, Maryland.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,388 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 237 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
65%
generic claims · 35% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
76.6/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
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What the federal data shows

Donald Abrams, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.6/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 1,138 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.

76.6/100
MIPS score · -7 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2024
65%
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.

Federal trust snapshot

What official records show about Donald Abrams, M.D.

Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.

  • Verified

    NPI registry status

    Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1841253218), first enumerated 04/07/2006.

    Source: CMS NPPES

  • Reported

    Medicare Part D participation

    Filed 1,138 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.

    Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF

  • Reported

    CMS quality reporting (MIPS)

    Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.6/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.

    Source: CMS Quality Payment Program

  • Reported

    Board certification signal

    Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.

    Source: NUCC taxonomy + CMS participation heuristic

  • Reported

    Hospital affiliations

    1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.

    Source: CMS Care Compare

  • Not in federal data

    Individual sanction lookup

    PlainDoctor does not publish per-provider disciplinary determinations. Confirm current license and any individual actions through the state medical board or FSMB verification service.

    Source: State medical board / FSMB

This trust snapshot summarizes only what appears in federal CMS/NPPES public records. It is not a composite score, star rating, patient review, or clinical recommendation. PlainDoctor never fabricates reviews or AggregateRating schema.

CMS NPPES provider registry desk

NPI 1841253218 · Ophthalmology Physician

NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · MIPS-BELOW · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-FINISH

  • NPI-10 1841253218
  • ENUM-LEGACY 2006
  • TAX-MID 22K Ophthalmology Physician
  • MIPS-BELOW 76.6/100
  • RX-MID 1,138
  • BOOK-LIGHT 591 in Maryland
  • PHOTO-FINISH Anthony Castelbuono · ±0.0

MIPS final-score neighbourhood

Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity

MIPS pts

What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).

Source CMS Quality Payment Program (MIPS) As of 2023

Donald Abrams, 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.

77 ≥ 17th percentile 17% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands

0–10: 8,684 measured providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 measured providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 94,570 measured providers (21%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 measured providers (29%). Above this entry. 90+: 189,403 measured providers (42%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every measured MIPS clinician, bucketed by value

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.

The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.

Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Donald Abrams, 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, Donald Abrams, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 51% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 21% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100024.448.873.297.7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePoint, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Point, Part D claim 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claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 33Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Donald Abrams, M.D., Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 51 · MIPS quality, percentile: 21
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one ophthalmology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Donald Abrams, 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)

Donald Abrams, 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 Donald Abrams, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/07/2006

NPI 1841253218

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,388 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,138 24% vs specialty avg

2024 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,490

MIPS final score

76.6/100 6.9 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.5 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers
Behavior Technician15.8%Clinical Social Worker5.4%Home Health Aide4.4%Student in an Organized Heal…4.4%Physical Therapist3.8%Pharmacist3.5%Ophthalmology Physician0.4%
Largest specialties in Maryland (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Donald Abrams, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.6/100
vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
0%100%National avg84%76.6%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) - 76.6/100 vs national avg 83.5
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

2411 W BELVEDERE AVE
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 601-6480

Provider Details

NPI 1841253218
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/07/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

76.5856
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
64.5647
Quality
48.5487
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Donald Abrams, 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.

Sinai Hospital OF Baltimore, Inc
Baltimore, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

Donald Abrams, M.D. - brand share 35.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average

35% brand-name claims vs 65% generic, on 1,138 2024 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 2024.

1,138
Total Claims
$89K
Total Drug Cost
237
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,556.133
Total Day Supply
75,264
Brand vs Generic
35% brand / 65% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$57K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
80.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Donald Abrams, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2024
Drug Claims
Latanoprost
 387
Timolol Maleate
 119
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
100
Dorzolamide Hcl
 78
Prednisolone Acetate
 65
Brinzolamide
 48
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
47
Brimonidine Tartrate
 43
Travoprost
 43
Simbrinza
Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart
37

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

More Ophthalmology Physician in MD → All providers in Maryland → Compare specialties →

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How Donald Abrams, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,388
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,490
Avg Claims per Provider

Donald Abrams, M.D.'s 1,138 claims are below the specialty average of 1,490.

Nationwide Ophthalmology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year

Two federal-record peer sets for Abrams, both outside Maryland so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar MIPS final score

Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (76.6 here).

Anthony Castelbuono 76.6 NH Samantha Feldman 76.6 TN Nancy Kunjukunju 76.6 VA Tania Lamba 76.6 DC

Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)

Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.

Charles Kent Pittsburgh, PA Richard Gans Cleveland, OH Steven Berk Worcester, MA Vincent Young Philadelphia, PA

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Maryland

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

One of 591 Ophthalmology Physician providers enrolled in Maryland, 5 are shown here.

Abdulrahman Abodarahim
MBBCH
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Lisa Abrams
M.D.
Lutherville, MD
Dr. Neal Adams
MD
Silver Spring, MD
Dr. Arturo Aglubat
M.D.
Bel Air, MD
Dr. Omar Ahmad
MD
Waldorf, MD

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Donald Abrams, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Donald Abrams, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Baltimore, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Donald Abrams, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Donald Abrams, M.D. wrote 1,138 Medicare Part D claims totaling $89K in drug costs for 237 beneficiaries.
What is Donald Abrams, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Donald Abrams, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.6/100 (Quality: 64.6, Cost: 48.5). 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 Donald Abrams, M.D. located? ▼
Donald Abrams, M.D. is located at 2411 W BELVEDERE AVE, Baltimore, MD, 21215. Phone: (410) 601-6480.
What is Donald Abrams, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Donald Abrams, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841253218, issued on 04/07/2006.
Does Donald Abrams, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Donald Abrams, M.D.'s prescribing is 35% brand-name and 65% generic drugs by claim count, with $57K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 22,388 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,490 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Donald Abrams, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Donald Abrams, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Donald Abrams, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Donald Abrams, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,138 Part D claims and 237 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Donald Abrams, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Donald Abrams, M.D.'s NPI is 1841253218 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial process.

Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.