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2026 NPPES data Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician NPI 1740785849 MD
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Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician in Rochester, Minnesota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 245 in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist 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
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
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
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)
- ≥81st
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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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 ≥ 81st percentile 81% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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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 reportedPrimary specialty
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,553 6× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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.
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.
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 245 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
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%
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician average
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
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
852 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 202
Dorzolamide-Timolol
202 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate 133
Prednisolone Acetate
133 claims
- Fluorometholone 101
Fluorometholone
101 claims
- Timolol Maleate 72
Timolol Maleate
72 claims
- Lumigan 35
Lumigan
35 claims
- Moxifloxacin 27
Moxifloxacin
27 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 24
Brimonidine Tartrate
24 claims
| 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.
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Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician Overview
How Hamed Esfandiari, MD fits within the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician landscape nationally.
245
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.
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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 245 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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