2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1861686545 MD
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ERIC DESSNER, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in BROOKLYN, New York. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 485 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
66%
generic claims · 34% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$319.28
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ERIC DESSNER, MD filed 3,847 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in BROOKLYN, New York, prescribing 66% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
66%
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.

ERIC DESSNER, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,847 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

ERIC DESSNER, 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).

What does the federal data show about ERIC DESSNER, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/05/2007

NPI 1861686545

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,847 171% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in New York

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within New York

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

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).

ERIC DESSNER, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in BROOKLYN, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1861686545. 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.

ERIC DESSNER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 398 BRIDGE ST, BROOKLYN, NY, 11201, with a listed phone of (718) 865-8159. NPI 1861686545 was issued on 09/05/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DESSNER 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 3,847 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 485 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $275K in drug spend, split 34% brand-name and 66% 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

398 BRIDGE ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11201

Provider Details

NPI 1861686545
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/05/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ERIC DESSNER, 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.

DORAL MEDICAL AND MULTI SPECIALTY FACILITY LLC
BROOKLYN, NY
NY OPHTHALMOLOGY AND MEDICAL ASSOCIATES PLLC
BROOKLYN, NY

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 ERIC DESSNER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$319

Largest payer

Amgen 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.

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ERIC DESSNER, MD. To verify ERIC DESSNER, MD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

ERIC DESSNER, MD — brand share 34.0%
Specialty average (est.)

34% brand-name claims vs 66% generic, on 3,847 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.

3,847
Total Claims
$275K
Total Drug Cost
485
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,991
Total Day Supply
137,567
Brand vs Generic
34% brand / 66% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$223K
Generic Drug Cost
$52K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.59
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 53, 65-74: 236, 75-84: 152, 85+: 44

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
1,841
Brimonidine Tartrate
363
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
335
Prednisolone Acetate
268
Ketorolac Tromethamine
148
Rhopressa
Netarsudil Mesylate
116
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
104
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
98
Timolol Maleate
79
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
78

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How ERIC DESSNER, 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

ERIC DESSNER, MD's 3,847 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as DESSNER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIC DESSNER, MD's specialty?
ERIC DESSNER, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in BROOKLYN, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does ERIC DESSNER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERIC DESSNER, MD wrote 3,847 Medicare Part D claims totaling $275K in drug costs for 485 beneficiaries.
Where is ERIC DESSNER, MD located?
ERIC DESSNER, MD is located at 398 BRIDGE ST, BROOKLYN, NY, 11201. Phone: (718) 865-8159.
What is ERIC DESSNER, MD's NPI number?
ERIC DESSNER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861686545, issued on 09/05/2007.
Does ERIC DESSNER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ERIC DESSNER, MD's prescribing is 34% brand-name and 66% generic drugs by claim count, with $223K 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 ERIC DESSNER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERIC DESSNER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Brimonidine Tartrate, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERIC DESSNER, MD accept Medicare?
ERIC DESSNER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,847 Part D claims and 485 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIC DESSNER, MD's credentials?
ERIC DESSNER, MD's NPI is 1861686545 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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