2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1174152771 MD
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JOSEPH ABRAHAM, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in CLEVELAND, 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
647
Medicare Part D claims · 245 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
67%
generic claims · 33% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$115.92
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH ABRAHAM, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CLEVELAND, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 647 claims across 245 beneficiaries — 33% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $115.92 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOSEPH ABRAHAM, MD filed 647 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CLEVELAND, Ohio. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOSEPH ABRAHAM, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JOSEPH ABRAHAM, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/06/2020

NPI 1174152771

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

647 54% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

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

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).

JOSEPH ABRAHAM, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in CLEVELAND, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1174152771. 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.

JOSEPH ABRAHAM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at CLEVELAND CLINIC 9500 EUCLID AVE/NA-23, CLEVELAND, OH, 44195, with a listed phone of (216) 444-2200. NPI 1174152771 was issued on 04/06/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ABRAHAM 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 647 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 245 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $43K in drug spend, split 33% brand-name and 67% 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

CLEVELAND CLINIC 9500 EUCLID AVE/NA-23
CLEVELAND, OH 44195

Provider Details

NPI 1174152771
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/06/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH ABRAHAM, 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.

CLEVELAND CLINIC
★★★★☆ 4/5
CLEVELAND, OH
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 360180
THE METROHEALTH SYSTEM
CLEVELAND, 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 JOSEPH ABRAHAM, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$116

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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 JOSEPH ABRAHAM, MD. To verify JOSEPH ABRAHAM, 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 · Above average

JOSEPH ABRAHAM, MD — brand share 33.0%
Specialty average (est.)

33% brand-name claims vs 67% generic, on 647 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.

647
Total Claims
$43K
Total Drug Cost
245
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,144
Total Day Supply
32,738
Brand vs Generic
33% brand / 67% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$29K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.50
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 115, 75-84: 73, 85+: 31

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
226
Brimonidine Tartrate
113
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
97
Prednisolone Acetate
42
Timolol Maleate
40
Dorzolamide Hcl
29
Rhopressa
Netarsudil Mesylate
22
Restasis
Cyclosporine
16

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How JOSEPH ABRAHAM, 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

JOSEPH ABRAHAM, MD's 647 claims are below 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 ABRAHAM.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH ABRAHAM, MD's specialty?
JOSEPH ABRAHAM, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in CLEVELAND, Ohio. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOSEPH ABRAHAM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH ABRAHAM, MD wrote 647 Medicare Part D claims totaling $43K in drug costs for 245 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH ABRAHAM, MD located?
JOSEPH ABRAHAM, MD is located at CLEVELAND CLINIC 9500 EUCLID AVE/NA-23, CLEVELAND, OH, 44195. Phone: (216) 444-2200.
What is JOSEPH ABRAHAM, MD's NPI number?
JOSEPH ABRAHAM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174152771, issued on 04/06/2020.
Does JOSEPH ABRAHAM, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH ABRAHAM, MD's prescribing is 33% brand-name and 67% generic drugs by claim count, with $29K 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 JOSEPH ABRAHAM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH ABRAHAM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Brimonidine Tartrate, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH ABRAHAM, MD accept Medicare?
JOSEPH ABRAHAM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 647 Part D claims and 245 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH ABRAHAM, MD's credentials?
JOSEPH ABRAHAM, MD's NPI is 1174152771 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.

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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