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2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1932362316
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Optometrist in Dedham, Massachusetts.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 60,484 in Optometrist, 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
96
Medicare Part D claims · 57 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
57%
generic claims · 43% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Helen Farjad filed 96 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in Dedham, Massachusetts, prescribing 57% generic.
- 96
- Part D claims, 2023
- 57%
- generic prescribing
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Helen Farjad's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
96 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
What does the federal data show about Helen Farjad?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
96 63% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Helen Farjad appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Optometrist provider at 688 PROVIDENCE HWY, Dedham, MA, 02026, with a listed phone of (781) 329-4514. NPI 1932362316 was issued on 07/07/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 96 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 57 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 43% brand-name and 57% generic by claim count.
Optometrist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 60,484 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 257 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 | 1932362316 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Optometrist |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/07/2008 |
License & disciplinary context - Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Helen Farjad. To verify Helen Farjad's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases
BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Helen Farjad - brand share 43.0%
Optometrist average
43% brand-name claims vs 57% generic, on 96 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.
96
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
57
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 127
- Total Day Supply
- 3,202
- Brand vs Generic
- 43% brand / 57% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $4K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $658
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.97
- Gender Split
- 49% female / 51% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Helen Farjad prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Cyclosporine
Cyclosporine
39 claims
- Neomycin-Polymyxin…
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
33 claims
- Latanoprost 15
Latanoprost
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Cyclosporine | 39 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 33 |
| Latanoprost | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Optometrist Overview
How Helen Farjad fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.
60,484
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider
Helen Farjad's 96 claims are below the specialty average of 257.
Nearby Optometrist Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Farjad.
Dr. Maysa Abbas
OD
Malden, MA
Dr. John Abbondanza
OD
Southborough, MA
Dr. Kelly Abbott
O.D.
Cambridge, MA
Dr. Angela Abraham
O.D.
Amherst, MA
Dr. Joel Abraham
O.D.
Leominster, MA
Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Massachusetts medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Optometrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen Farjad's specialty? ▼
Helen Farjad specializes in Optometrist and practices in Dedham, Massachusetts.
How much does Helen Farjad prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Helen Farjad wrote 96 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 57 beneficiaries.
Where is Helen Farjad located? ▼
Helen Farjad is located at 688 PROVIDENCE HWY, Dedham, MA, 02026. Phone: (781) 329-4514.
What is Helen Farjad's NPI number? ▼
Helen Farjad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932362316, issued on 07/07/2008.
Does Helen Farjad prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Helen Farjad's prescribing is 43% brand-name and 57% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 60,484 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 257 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Helen Farjad prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Helen Farjad's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cyclosporine, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Helen Farjad accept Medicare? ▼
Helen Farjad appears in CMS Medicare data with 96 Part D claims and 57 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Helen Farjad's credentials? ▼
Helen Farjad's NPI is 1932362316. 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.