2026 NPPES data Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician NPI 1740785849 MD
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HAMED ESFANDIARI, MD

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician in ROCHESTER, 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 · 397 beneficiaries · Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician avg: 266
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

HAMED ESFANDIARI, MD filed 1,553 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician in ROCHESTER, Minnesota, prescribing 72% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
72%
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.

HAMED ESFANDIARI, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,553 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

HAMED ESFANDIARI, 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 HAMED ESFANDIARI, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/29/2018

NPI 1740785849

Primary specialty

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician

Rare

242 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,553 484% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 266

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician share within Minnesota

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist 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).

HAMED ESFANDIARI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 210 9TH ST SE, ROCHESTER, MN, 55904, with a listed phone of (507) 288-3443. NPI 1740785849 was issued on 03/29/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ESFANDIARI 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 1,553 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 397 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $72K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% 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.

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 242 enrolled providers across 40 states and an average of 266 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

210 9TH ST SE
ROCHESTER, MN 55904

Provider Details

NPI 1740785849
Specialty Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/29/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HAMED ESFANDIARI, 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.

OLMSTED MEDICAL CENTER
★★★★☆ 4/5
ROCHESTER, MN
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 240006

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

HAMED ESFANDIARI, MD — brand share 28.0%
Specialty average (est.)

28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 1,553 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.

1,553
Total Claims
$72K
Total Drug Cost
397
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,483
Total Day Supply
67,775
Brand vs Generic
28% brand / 72% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$44K
Generic Drug Cost
$28K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 153, 75-84: 150, 85+: 69

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What HAMED ESFANDIARI, 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
852
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
202
Prednisolone Acetate
133
Fluorometholone
101
Timolol Maleate
72
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
35
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
27
Brimonidine Tartrate
24
Dorzolamide Hcl
21
Simbrinza
Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart
13

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

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician Overview

How HAMED ESFANDIARI, MD fits within the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician landscape nationally.

242
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician Providers in US
40
States with Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician
266
Avg Claims per Provider

HAMED ESFANDIARI, MD's 1,553 claims are above the specialty average of 266.

Nearby Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HAMED ESFANDIARI, MD's specialty?
HAMED ESFANDIARI, MD specializes in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician and practices in ROCHESTER, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does HAMED ESFANDIARI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HAMED ESFANDIARI, MD wrote 1,553 Medicare Part D claims totaling $72K in drug costs for 397 beneficiaries.
Where is HAMED ESFANDIARI, MD located?
HAMED ESFANDIARI, MD is located at 210 9TH ST SE, ROCHESTER, MN, 55904. Phone: (507) 288-3443.
What is HAMED ESFANDIARI, MD's NPI number?
HAMED ESFANDIARI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740785849, issued on 03/29/2018.
Does HAMED ESFANDIARI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HAMED ESFANDIARI, MD's prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $44K in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 242 Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician providers across 40 states in the US. The average Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician provider writes 266 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HAMED ESFANDIARI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HAMED ESFANDIARI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HAMED ESFANDIARI, MD accept Medicare?
HAMED ESFANDIARI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,553 Part D claims and 397 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HAMED ESFANDIARI, MD's credentials?
HAMED ESFANDIARI, MD's NPI is 1740785849 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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