2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1821002619 MD
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Donald Wolff, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in Walnut Creek, California. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 22,090 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.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 503 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Donald Wolff, MD filed 1,279 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in Walnut Creek, California, prescribing 68% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
68%
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.

Donald Wolff, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,279 Top 22% higher than 78% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

Donald Wolff, MD 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).

What does the federal data show about Donald Wolff, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/28/2006

NPI 1821002619

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,279 10% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in California

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Largest specialties in California (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician — 17.3%Behavior Technician17.3%Marriage & Family Therapist — 5.5%Marriage & Family Therapist5.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5%Mental Health Counselor — 3.9%Mental Health Counselor3.9%Pharmacist — 3.5%Pharmacist3.5%Clinical Social Worker — 3.1%Clinical Social Worker3.1%Ophthalmology Physician — 0.3%Ophthalmology Physician0.3%
Largest specialties in California (% of in-state providers)

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).

Donald Wolff, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2021 YGNACIO VALLEY RD, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598, with a listed phone of (925) 256-8464. NPI 1821002619 was issued on 07/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Wolff 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 1,279 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 503 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $83K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% 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

2021 YGNACIO VALLEY RD
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Provider Details

NPI 1821002619
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/28/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Donald Wolff, 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.

Permanente Medical Group Inc
Fresno, CA

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 — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Donald Wolff, MD. To verify Donald Wolff, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

Donald Wolff, MD — brand share 32.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average

32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 1,279 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.

1,279
Total Claims
$83K
Total Drug Cost
503
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,567
Total Day Supply
72,322
Brand vs Generic
32% brand / 68% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$58K
Generic Drug Cost
$25K
Antibiotic Claims
18

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 210, 75-84: 193, 85+: 86

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Donald Wolff, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Latanoprost
312
Cyclosporine
227
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
166
Timolol Maleate
90
Fluorometholone
72
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
53
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
45
Bimatoprost
44
Brimonidine Tartrate
41
Travoprost
38

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How Donald Wolff, 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

Donald Wolff, MD's 1,279 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in California

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Ophthalmology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Donald Wolff, MD's specialty?
Donald Wolff, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Walnut Creek, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does Donald Wolff, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Donald Wolff, MD wrote 1,279 Medicare Part D claims totaling $83K in drug costs for 503 beneficiaries.
Where is Donald Wolff, MD located?
Donald Wolff, MD is located at 2021 YGNACIO VALLEY RD, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598. Phone: (925) 256-8464.
What is Donald Wolff, MD's NPI number?
Donald Wolff, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821002619, issued on 07/28/2006.
Does Donald Wolff, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Donald Wolff, MD's prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $58K 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 Donald Wolff, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Donald Wolff, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Cyclosporine, Erythromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Donald Wolff, MD accept Medicare?
Donald Wolff, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,279 Part D claims and 503 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Donald Wolff, MD's credentials?
Donald Wolff, MD's NPI is 1821002619 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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Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.