2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1821180894 OD
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MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD

Optometrist in PEABODY, Massachusetts. 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
520
Medicare Part D claims · 220 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
56%
generic claims · 44% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.4157/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.4157/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 520 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.4157/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
520
Part D claims, 2023
56%
generic prescribing

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.

MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

91 Top 37% higher than 63% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/28/2006

NPI 1821180894

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

520 102% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

91.4157/100 8.315700000000007% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Optometrist share within Massachusetts

1. Optometrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Optometrist share within Massachusetts

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.4157/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 91.4157/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.4%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 91.4157/100 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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MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 1 ESSEX CENTER DRIVE, PEABODY, MA, 01960, with a listed phone of (978) 538-4400. NPI 1821180894 was issued on 09/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BHARDWAJ 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 520 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 220 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $147K in drug spend, split 44% brand-name and 56% 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 91.4157/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.877), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Optometrist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 60,463 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 257 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 ESSEX CENTER DRIVE
PEABODY, MA 01960

Provider Details

NPI 1821180894
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/28/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.4157
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.877
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD 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.

LAHEY CLINIC INC
PEABODY, MA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD. To verify MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD — brand share 44.0%
Specialty average (est.)

44% brand-name claims vs 56% generic, on 520 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.

520
Total Claims
$147K
Total Drug Cost
220
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
670
Total Day Supply
15,474
Brand vs Generic
44% brand / 56% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$141K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 73, 75-84: 89, 85+: 30

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD 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
Restasis
Cyclosporine
109
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
98
Latanoprost
74
Cyclosporine
57
Timolol Maleate
31
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
22
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
22
Restasis Multidose
Cyclosporine
16
Bacitracin-Polymyxin
Bacitracin/Polymyxin B Sulfate
13
Olopatadine Hcl
13

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

Optometrist Overview

How MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

60,463
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider

MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD's 520 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD's specialty?
MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in PEABODY, Massachusetts. Credentials: OD.
How much does MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD wrote 520 Medicare Part D claims totaling $147K in drug costs for 220 beneficiaries.
What is MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD's Medicare quality score?
MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.4157/100 (Quality: 76.877). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD located?
MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD is located at 1 ESSEX CENTER DRIVE, PEABODY, MA, 01960. Phone: (978) 538-4400.
What is MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD's NPI number?
MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821180894, issued on 09/28/2006.
Does MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD's prescribing is 44% brand-name and 56% generic drugs by claim count, with $141K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 60,463 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 257 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Restasis, Erythromycin, Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD accept Medicare?
MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 520 Part D claims and 220 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD's credentials?
MAHESH BHARDWAJ, OD's NPI is 1821180894 with credentials OD. 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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