NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1992788632 MD
Verify on CMS → Ijaz Shafi, MD
Ophthalmology Physician in New Britain, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,388 in Ophthalmology 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
585
Medicare Part D claims · 150 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
66%
generic claims · 34% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Ijaz Shafi, MD filed 585 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Ophthalmology Physician in New Britain, Connecticut, prescribing 66% generic.
- 585
- Part D claims, 2024
- 66%
- generic prescribing
- ≥65th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Ijaz Shafi, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1992788632), first enumerated 11/28/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 585 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Not in federal data
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1992788632 · Ophthalmology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1992788632
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-MID 22K Ophthalmology Physician
- RX-LIGHT 585
- BOOK-THIN 347 in Connecticut
- PHOTO-ENUM Irving Bachner, MD · 2005
Ijaz Shafi, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
585 ≥ 65th percentile 65% of 1,416,883 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 · 2024
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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 reportedPrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
585 61% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut 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).
Practice Address
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 34.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
34% brand-name claims vs 66% generic, on 585 2024 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 2024.
585
Total Claims
$112K
Total Drug Cost
150
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,231.567
- Total Day Supply
- 35,317
- Brand vs Generic
- 34% brand / 66% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $100K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $12K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 78.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.32
- Gender Split
- 47% female / 53% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ijaz Shafi, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide-Timolol
154 claims
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
131 claims
- Lumigan
Lumigan
86 claims
- Tobramycin-Dexamet… 51
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
51 claims
- Travoprost 45
Travoprost
45 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 14
Brimonidine Tartrate
14 claims
- Brimonidine Tartra… 14
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
14 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate 14
Prednisolone Acetate
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 154 |
| Latanoprost | 131 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 86 |
| Tobramycin-Dexamethasone Tobramycin/Dexamethasone | 51 |
| Travoprost | 45 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 14 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 14 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 14 |
| Timolol Maleate | 13 |
* 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.
22,388
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,490
Avg Claims per Provider
Ijaz Shafi, MD's 585 claims are below the specialty average of 1,490.
Nationwide Ophthalmology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Shafi, both outside Connecticut so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
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.
One of 347 Ophthalmology Physician providers enrolled in Connecticut, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Marcio Abreu
M.D.
Bridgeport, CT
Dr. Bruce Altman
M.D.
Danbury, CT
Dr. Laura Andrews
MD
Waterbury, CT
Shimy Apoorva
Waterbury, CT
Dr. Yehuda Assouline
M.D.
Danbury, CT
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 2024, Ijaz Shafi, MD wrote 585 Medicare Part D claims totaling $112K in drug costs for 150 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 34% brand-name and 66% generic drugs by claim count, with $100K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 22,388 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,490 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ijaz Shafi, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 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 585 Part D claims and 150 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. 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
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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