2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1992788632 MD
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IJAZ SHAFI, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut. 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
695
Medicare Part D claims · 173 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
64%
generic claims · 36% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

IJAZ SHAFI, MD filed 695 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut, prescribing 64% generic.

695
Part D claims, 2023
64%
generic prescribing

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IJAZ SHAFI, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

695 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

IJAZ SHAFI, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about IJAZ SHAFI, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/28/2005

NPI 1992788632

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

695 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Connecticut

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ophthalmology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology 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).

IJAZ SHAFI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1 GROVE ST, NEW BRITAIN, CT, 06053, with a listed phone of (860) 224-7159. NPI 1992788632 was issued on 11/28/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHAFI 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 695 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 173 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $160K in drug spend, split 36% brand-name and 64% 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.

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

1 GROVE ST
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06053

Provider Details

NPI 1992788632
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/28/2005

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

IJAZ SHAFI, MD — brand share 36.0%
Specialty average (est.)

36% brand-name claims vs 64% generic, on 695 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.

695
Total Claims
$160K
Total Drug Cost
173
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,301
Total Day Supply
36,521
Brand vs Generic
36% brand / 64% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$128K
Generic Drug Cost
$32K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What IJAZ SHAFI, 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
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
172
Latanoprost
129
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
108
Travoprost
63
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
61
Prednisolone Acetate
21
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
19
Restasis Multidose
Cyclosporine
15
Timolol Maleate
14
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
12

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How IJAZ SHAFI, 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

IJAZ SHAFI, MD's 695 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IJAZ SHAFI, MD's specialty?
IJAZ SHAFI, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does IJAZ SHAFI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, IJAZ SHAFI, MD wrote 695 Medicare Part D claims totaling $160K in drug costs for 173 beneficiaries.
Where is IJAZ SHAFI, MD located?
IJAZ SHAFI, MD is located at 1 GROVE ST, NEW BRITAIN, CT, 06053. Phone: (860) 224-7159.
What is IJAZ SHAFI, MD's NPI number?
IJAZ SHAFI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992788632, issued on 11/28/2005.
Does IJAZ SHAFI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
IJAZ SHAFI, MD's prescribing is 36% brand-name and 64% generic drugs by claim count, with $128K 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 IJAZ SHAFI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, IJAZ SHAFI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Dorzolamide-Timolol, Latanoprost, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does IJAZ SHAFI, MD accept Medicare?
IJAZ SHAFI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 695 Part D claims and 173 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify IJAZ SHAFI, MD's credentials?
IJAZ SHAFI, MD's NPI is 1992788632 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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