2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1619355617 MD
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HOSSEIN NAZARI, MD

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in MINNEAPOLIS, 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
593
Medicare Part D claims · 123 beneficiaries · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.3405/100
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What the federal data reveals: HOSSEIN NAZARI, MD is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 593 claims across 123 beneficiaries — 28% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.3405/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: HOSSEIN NAZARI, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.3405 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 593 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)

HOSSEIN NAZARI, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

HOSSEIN NAZARI, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/11/2015

NPI 1619355617

Primary specialty

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Niche

913 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

593 6% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 558

MIPS final score

82.3405/100 0.7594999999999885% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Minnesota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

HOSSEIN NAZARI, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.3405/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — 82.3405/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%82.3%
MIPS final score (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — 82.3405/100 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.

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HOSSEIN NAZARI, MD is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider practicing in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1619355617. 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.

HOSSEIN NAZARI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 909 FULTON ST SE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55455, with a listed phone of (612) 672-7422. NPI 1619355617 was issued on 05/11/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NAZARI 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 593 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 123 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $31K 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 82.3405/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.5407, Cost 38.1722), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 913 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 558 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

909 FULTON ST SE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455

Provider Details

NPI 1619355617
Specialty Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/11/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.3405
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.5407
Quality
38.1722
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HOSSEIN NAZARI, 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.

FAIRVIEW EXPRESS CARE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
MINNESOTA RETINA ASSOCIATES, LLC
BLOOMINGTON, MN
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HEALTH CLINICS AND SURGERY CENTER INC
MINNEAPOLIS, 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

HOSSEIN NAZARI, MD — brand share 28.0%
Specialty average (est.)

28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 593 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.

593
Total Claims
$31K
Total Drug Cost
123
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
996
Total Day Supply
28,710
Brand vs Generic
28% brand / 72% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$19K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.41
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 44, 75-84: 44, 85+: 20

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
202
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
95
Brimonidine Tartrate
90
Prednisolone Acetate
50
Ketorolac Tromethamine
44
Timolol Maleate
19
Simbrinza
Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart
17
Ofloxacin
14
Dorzolamide Hcl
12
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
12

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

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview

How HOSSEIN NAZARI, MD fits within the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.

913
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
558
Avg Claims per Provider

HOSSEIN NAZARI, MD's 593 claims are above the specialty average of 558.

Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOSSEIN NAZARI, MD's specialty?
HOSSEIN NAZARI, MD specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does HOSSEIN NAZARI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HOSSEIN NAZARI, MD wrote 593 Medicare Part D claims totaling $31K in drug costs for 123 beneficiaries.
What is HOSSEIN NAZARI, MD's Medicare quality score?
HOSSEIN NAZARI, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.3405/100 (Quality: 81.5407, Cost: 38.1722). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is HOSSEIN NAZARI, MD located?
HOSSEIN NAZARI, MD is located at 909 FULTON ST SE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55455. Phone: (612) 672-7422.
What is HOSSEIN NAZARI, MD's NPI number?
HOSSEIN NAZARI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619355617, issued on 05/11/2015.
Does HOSSEIN NAZARI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HOSSEIN NAZARI, MD's prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $19K in brand drug costs.
How many Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 913 Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider writes 558 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HOSSEIN NAZARI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HOSSEIN NAZARI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HOSSEIN NAZARI, MD accept Medicare?
HOSSEIN NAZARI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 593 Part D claims and 123 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HOSSEIN NAZARI, MD's credentials?
HOSSEIN NAZARI, MD's NPI is 1619355617 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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