NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1407956279 M.D.
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Ophthalmology Physician in Johns Creek, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,082 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
120
Medicare Part D claims · 36 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
42%
generic claims · 58% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$274.45
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
M. Farooq Ashraf, M.D. filed 120 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in Johns Creek, Georgia, prescribing 42% generic.
- 120
- Part D claims, 2023
- 42%
- generic prescribing
- $274.45
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
M. Farooq Ashraf, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
120 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
M. Farooq Ashraf, M.D. 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 M. Farooq Ashraf, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
120 92% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia 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.
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M. Farooq Ashraf, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 11459 JOHNS CREEK PKWY, Johns Creek, GA, 30097, with a listed phone of (770) 622-2488. NPI 1407956279 was issued on 09/22/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 120 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 36 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, split 58% brand-name and 42% generic by claim count.
Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,082 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1407956279 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/22/2006 |
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 M. Farooq Ashraf, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$274
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
M. Farooq Ashraf, M.D. - brand share 58.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
58% brand-name claims vs 42% generic, on 120 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.
120
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
36
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 149
- Total Day Supply
- 3,836
- Brand vs Generic
- 58% brand / 42% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $18K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.71
- Gender Split
- 69% female / 31% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What M. Farooq Ashraf, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
23 claims
- Timolol Maleate
Timolol Maleate
17 claims
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 23 |
| Timolol Maleate | 17 |
| Latanoprost | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How M. Farooq Ashraf, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.
22,082
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider
M. Farooq Ashraf, M.D.'s 120 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ashraf.
Dr. Thomas Aaberg
MD
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Maria Aaron
MD
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Monica Abernot
MD
Hinesville, GA
Dr. Osemelu Aburime
MD
Leesburg, GA
Dr. William Ackerman
M.D.
Gainesville, GA
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is M. Farooq Ashraf, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
M. Farooq Ashraf, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Johns Creek, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does M. Farooq Ashraf, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, M. Farooq Ashraf, M.D. wrote 120 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 36 beneficiaries.
Where is M. Farooq Ashraf, M.D. located? ▼
M. Farooq Ashraf, M.D. is located at 11459 JOHNS CREEK PKWY, Johns Creek, GA, 30097. Phone: (770) 622-2488.
What is M. Farooq Ashraf, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
M. Farooq Ashraf, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407956279, issued on 09/22/2006.
Does M. Farooq Ashraf, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
M. Farooq Ashraf, M.D.'s prescribing is 58% brand-name and 42% generic drugs by claim count, with $18K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 22,082 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 M. Farooq Ashraf, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, M. Farooq Ashraf, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Timolol Maleate, Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does M. Farooq Ashraf, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
M. Farooq Ashraf, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 120 Part D claims and 36 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify M. Farooq Ashraf, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
M. Farooq Ashraf, M.D.'s NPI is 1407956279 with credentials M.D.. 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 (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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