2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1609137363 M.D.
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GRISHMA BHARUCHA, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in DULUTH, Minnesota. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 406 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
52%
generic claims · 48% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: GRISHMA BHARUCHA, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DULUTH, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 406 beneficiaries — 48% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: GRISHMA BHARUCHA, M.D. filed 1,581 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DULUTH, Minnesota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

GRISHMA BHARUCHA, M.D. 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).

GRISHMA BHARUCHA, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/30/2012

NPI 1609137363

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,581 11% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Minnesota

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

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).

GRISHMA BHARUCHA, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in DULUTH, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1609137363. 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.

GRISHMA BHARUCHA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 400 E 3RD ST, DULUTH, MN, 55805, with a listed phone of (218) 786-8364. NPI 1609137363 was issued on 05/30/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BHARUCHA 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 1,581 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 406 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $292K in drug spend, split 48% brand-name and 52% 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

400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805

Provider Details

NPI 1609137363
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/30/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GRISHMA BHARUCHA, 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.

THE DULUTH CLINIC LTD
VIRGINIA, MN

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

GRISHMA BHARUCHA, M.D. — brand share 48.0%
Specialty average (est.)

48% brand-name claims vs 52% generic, on 1,581 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.

1,581
Total Claims
$292K
Total Drug Cost
406
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,443
Total Day Supply
66,613
Brand vs Generic
48% brand / 52% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$271K
Generic Drug Cost
$21K
Antibiotic Claims
69

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.32
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 35, 65-74: 189, 75-84: 137, 85+: 45

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
405
Ofloxacin
210
Fluorometholone
143
Latanoprost
104
Restasis
Cyclosporine
80
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
67
Timolol Maleate
51
Ketorolac Tromethamine
48
Brimonidine Tartrate
46
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
36

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How GRISHMA BHARUCHA, M.D. 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

GRISHMA BHARUCHA, M.D.'s 1,581 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GRISHMA BHARUCHA, M.D.'s specialty?
GRISHMA BHARUCHA, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in DULUTH, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does GRISHMA BHARUCHA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GRISHMA BHARUCHA, M.D. wrote 1,581 Medicare Part D claims totaling $292K in drug costs for 406 beneficiaries.
Where is GRISHMA BHARUCHA, M.D. located?
GRISHMA BHARUCHA, M.D. is located at 400 E 3RD ST, DULUTH, MN, 55805. Phone: (218) 786-8364.
What is GRISHMA BHARUCHA, M.D.'s NPI number?
GRISHMA BHARUCHA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609137363, issued on 05/30/2012.
Does GRISHMA BHARUCHA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GRISHMA BHARUCHA, M.D.'s prescribing is 48% brand-name and 52% generic drugs by claim count, with $271K 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 GRISHMA BHARUCHA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GRISHMA BHARUCHA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Ofloxacin, Fluorometholone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GRISHMA BHARUCHA, M.D. accept Medicare?
GRISHMA BHARUCHA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,581 Part D claims and 406 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GRISHMA BHARUCHA, M.D.'s credentials?
GRISHMA BHARUCHA, M.D.'s NPI is 1609137363 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

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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