2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1285635334 M.D., F.A.C.S.
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GOHAR SALAM, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Ophthalmology Physician in FORT WAYNE, Indiana. 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
246
Medicare Part D claims · 96 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
67%
generic claims · 33% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: GOHAR SALAM, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FORT WAYNE, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 246 claims across 96 beneficiaries — 33% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: GOHAR SALAM, M.D., F.A.C.S. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 246 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

GOHAR SALAM, M.D., F.A.C.S. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

GOHAR SALAM, M.D., F.A.C.S. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/10/2005

NPI 1285635334

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

246 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Indiana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

GOHAR SALAM, M.D., F.A.C.S.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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GOHAR SALAM, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in FORT WAYNE, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D., F.A.C.S.. NPI: 1285635334. 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.

GOHAR SALAM, M.D., F.A.C.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D., F.A.C.S. credentials at 11188 DIEBOLD RD, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46845, with a listed phone of (260) 483-9500. NPI 1285635334 was issued on 08/10/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SALAM 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 246 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 96 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 33% brand-name and 67% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 97.6635), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

11188 DIEBOLD RD
FORT WAYNE, IN 46845

Provider Details

NPI 1285635334
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D., F.A.C.S.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/10/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
97.6635
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

GOHAR SALAM, M.D., F.A.C.S. — brand share 33.0%
Specialty average (est.)

33% brand-name claims vs 67% generic, on 246 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.

246
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
96
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
355
Total Day Supply
9,886
Brand vs Generic
33% brand / 67% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
70
Ketorolac Tromethamine
50
Ofloxacin
47
Atropine Sulfate
19
Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim
Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim
17
Timolol Maleate
12

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How GOHAR SALAM, M.D., F.A.C.S. 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

GOHAR SALAM, M.D., F.A.C.S.'s 246 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GOHAR SALAM, M.D., F.A.C.S.'s specialty?
GOHAR SALAM, M.D., F.A.C.S. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in FORT WAYNE, Indiana. Credentials: M.D., F.A.C.S..
How much does GOHAR SALAM, M.D., F.A.C.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GOHAR SALAM, M.D., F.A.C.S. wrote 246 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 96 beneficiaries.
What is GOHAR SALAM, M.D., F.A.C.S.'s Medicare quality score?
GOHAR SALAM, M.D., F.A.C.S. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 97.6635). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GOHAR SALAM, M.D., F.A.C.S. located?
GOHAR SALAM, M.D., F.A.C.S. is located at 11188 DIEBOLD RD, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46845. Phone: (260) 483-9500.
What is GOHAR SALAM, M.D., F.A.C.S.'s NPI number?
GOHAR SALAM, M.D., F.A.C.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285635334, issued on 08/10/2005.
Does GOHAR SALAM, M.D., F.A.C.S. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GOHAR SALAM, M.D., F.A.C.S.'s prescribing is 33% brand-name and 67% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K 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 GOHAR SALAM, M.D., F.A.C.S. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GOHAR SALAM, M.D., F.A.C.S.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Ketorolac Tromethamine, Ofloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GOHAR SALAM, M.D., F.A.C.S. accept Medicare?
GOHAR SALAM, M.D., F.A.C.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 246 Part D claims and 96 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GOHAR SALAM, M.D., F.A.C.S.'s credentials?
GOHAR SALAM, M.D., F.A.C.S.'s NPI is 1285635334 with credentials M.D., F.A.C.S.. 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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