2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1841302577 M.D.
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MEHRDAD AGHAI, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in GARDENA, California. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 975 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
96.5713/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.2K
43 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MEHRDAD AGHAI, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GARDENA, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 975 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.5713/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.2K across 43 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MEHRDAD AGHAI, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.5713 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 5,357 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MEHRDAD AGHAI, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MEHRDAD AGHAI, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/31/2006

NPI 1841302577

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,357 277% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

96.5713/100 13.4713% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within California

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MEHRDAD AGHAI, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.5713/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 96.5713/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.6%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 96.5713/100 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.

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).

MEHRDAD AGHAI, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in GARDENA, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1841302577. 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.

MEHRDAD AGHAI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1141 W REDONDO BEACH BLVD, GARDENA, CA, 90247, with a listed phone of (310) 767-7814. NPI 1841302577 was issued on 08/31/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AGHAI 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 5,357 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 975 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $954K in drug spend. 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 96.5713/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 62.195), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

1141 W REDONDO BEACH BLVD
GARDENA, CA 90247

Provider Details

NPI 1841302577
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/31/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.5713
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
62.195
Cost

Reporting: Individual

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 MEHRDAD AGHAI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.2K

Largest payer

NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.

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 — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MEHRDAD AGHAI, M.D.. To verify MEHRDAD AGHAI, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

5,357
Total Claims
$954K
Total Drug Cost
975
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,931
Total Day Supply
209,713
Generic Drug Cost
$125K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.63
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 103, 65-74: 533, 75-84: 248, 85+: 91

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
873
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
582
Prednisolone Acetate
567
Latanoprost
505
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
483
Brimonidine Tartrate
394
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
281
Ketorolac Tromethamine
192
Timolol Maleate
183
Ilevro
Nepafenac
181

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How MEHRDAD AGHAI, M.D. 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

MEHRDAD AGHAI, M.D.'s 5,357 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MEHRDAD AGHAI, M.D.'s specialty?
MEHRDAD AGHAI, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in GARDENA, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MEHRDAD AGHAI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MEHRDAD AGHAI, M.D. wrote 5,357 Medicare Part D claims totaling $954K in drug costs for 975 beneficiaries.
What is MEHRDAD AGHAI, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MEHRDAD AGHAI, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.5713/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 62.195). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MEHRDAD AGHAI, M.D. located?
MEHRDAD AGHAI, M.D. is located at 1141 W REDONDO BEACH BLVD, GARDENA, CA, 90247. Phone: (310) 767-7814.
What is MEHRDAD AGHAI, M.D.'s NPI number?
MEHRDAD AGHAI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841302577, issued on 08/31/2006.
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 MEHRDAD AGHAI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MEHRDAD AGHAI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Moxifloxacin, Alphagan P, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MEHRDAD AGHAI, M.D. accept Medicare?
MEHRDAD AGHAI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,357 Part D claims and 975 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MEHRDAD AGHAI, M.D.'s credentials?
MEHRDAD AGHAI, M.D.'s NPI is 1841302577 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

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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