2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1609833342 MD
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HISHAM ARAR, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in CINCINNATI, Ohio. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
44%
generic claims · 56% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.3837/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$907.65
49 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: HISHAM ARAR, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CINCINNATI, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 1K beneficiaries — 56% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.3837/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $907.65 across 49 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: HISHAM ARAR, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.3837 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 4,020 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)

HISHAM ARAR, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

HISHAM ARAR, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/27/2006

NPI 1609833342

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,020 183% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

90.3837/100 7.28370000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Ohio

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

HISHAM ARAR, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
90.3837/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 90.3837/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%90.4%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 90.3837/100 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.

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).

HISHAM ARAR, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in CINCINNATI, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1609833342. 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.

HISHAM ARAR, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4760 RED BANK RD, CINCINNATI, OH, 45227, with a listed phone of (513) 531-2020. NPI 1609833342 was issued on 04/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARAR 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 4,020 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,238 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $894K in drug spend, split 56% brand-name and 44% 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 90.3837/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.7674), 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

4760 RED BANK RD
CINCINNATI, OH 45227

Provider Details

NPI 1609833342
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/27/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

90.3837
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.7674
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HISHAM ARAR, 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.

CEI PHYSICIANS PSC, LLC
CINCINNATI, OH

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for HISHAM ARAR, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$908

Largest payer

Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to HISHAM ARAR, MD. To verify HISHAM ARAR, MD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

HISHAM ARAR, MD — brand share 56.0%
Specialty average (est.)

56% brand-name claims vs 44% generic, on 4,020 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.

4,020
Total Claims
$894K
Total Drug Cost
1,238
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,126
Total Day Supply
165,869
Brand vs Generic
56% brand / 44% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$835K
Generic Drug Cost
$59K
Antibiotic Claims
21

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 35, 65-74: 528, 75-84: 523, 85+: 152

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
785
Ofloxacin
715
Prednisolone Acetate
563
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
302
Prolensa
Bromfenac Sodium
249
Restasis
Cyclosporine
225
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
146
Vyzulta
Latanoprostene Bunod
113
Timolol Maleate
99
Brimonidine Tartrate
98

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How HISHAM ARAR, MD 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

HISHAM ARAR, MD's 4,020 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Ohio

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HISHAM ARAR, MD's specialty?
HISHAM ARAR, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in CINCINNATI, Ohio. Credentials: MD.
How much does HISHAM ARAR, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HISHAM ARAR, MD wrote 4,020 Medicare Part D claims totaling $894K in drug costs for 1,238 beneficiaries.
What is HISHAM ARAR, MD's Medicare quality score?
HISHAM ARAR, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.3837/100 (Quality: 80.7674). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is HISHAM ARAR, MD located?
HISHAM ARAR, MD is located at 4760 RED BANK RD, CINCINNATI, OH, 45227. Phone: (513) 531-2020.
What is HISHAM ARAR, MD's NPI number?
HISHAM ARAR, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609833342, issued on 04/27/2006.
Does HISHAM ARAR, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HISHAM ARAR, MD's prescribing is 56% brand-name and 44% generic drugs by claim count, with $835K 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 HISHAM ARAR, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HISHAM ARAR, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Ofloxacin, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HISHAM ARAR, MD accept Medicare?
HISHAM ARAR, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,020 Part D claims and 1,238 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HISHAM ARAR, MD's credentials?
HISHAM ARAR, MD's NPI is 1609833342 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.
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.

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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