2026 NPPES data Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician NPI 1831329291 MD
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MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, MD

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician in NEWARK, New Jersey. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 146 beneficiaries · Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
46%
generic claims · 54% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
73.2773/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NEWARK, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 146 beneficiaries — 54% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.2773/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.2773 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,083 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)

MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/20/2009

NPI 1831329291

Primary specialty

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician

Rare

294 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,083 12% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,232

MIPS final score

73.2773/100 9.822699999999998% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician share within New Jersey

1. Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
73.2773/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician) — 73.2773/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%73.3%
MIPS final score (Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician) — 73.2773/100 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).

MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider practicing in NEWARK, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1831329291. 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.

MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 90 BERGEN ST, NEWARK, NJ, 07103, with a listed phone of (973) 972-2038. NPI 1831329291 was issued on 07/20/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DASTJERDI 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 1,083 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 146 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $212K in drug spend, split 54% brand-name and 46% 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 73.2773/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 44.8928, Cost 47.6995), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 294 enrolled providers across 43 states and an average of 1,232 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

90 BERGEN ST
NEWARK, NJ 07103

Provider Details

NPI 1831329291
Specialty Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/20/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

73.2773
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
44.8928
Quality
47.6995
Cost
83
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, 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.

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES OF NEW JERSEY INC
NEWARK, NJ

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, MD — brand share 54.0%
Specialty average (est.)

54% brand-name claims vs 46% generic, on 1,083 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.

1,083
Total Claims
$212K
Total Drug Cost
146
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,425
Total Day Supply
37,907
Brand vs Generic
54% brand / 46% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$189K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K
Antibiotic Claims
34

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.83
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 29, 65-74: 54, 75-84: 39, 85+: 24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
224
Restasis
Cyclosporine
98
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
80
Brimonidine Tartrate
75
Ofloxacin
51
Fluorometholone
45
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
43
Latanoprost
41
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
39
Tyrvaya
Varenicline Tartrate
37

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

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician Overview

How MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, MD fits within the Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician landscape nationally.

294
Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician Providers in US
43
States with Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician
1,232
Avg Claims per Provider

MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, MD's 1,083 claims are below the specialty average of 1,232.

Nearby Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as DASTJERDI.

Compare Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, MD's specialty?
MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, MD specializes in Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician and practices in NEWARK, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, MD wrote 1,083 Medicare Part D claims totaling $212K in drug costs for 146 beneficiaries.
What is MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, MD's Medicare quality score?
MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.2773/100 (Quality: 44.8928, Cost: 47.6995). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, MD located?
MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, MD is located at 90 BERGEN ST, NEWARK, NJ, 07103. Phone: (973) 972-2038.
What is MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, MD's NPI number?
MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831329291, issued on 07/20/2009.
Does MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, MD's prescribing is 54% brand-name and 46% generic drugs by claim count, with $189K in brand drug costs.
How many Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 294 Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician providers across 43 states in the US. The average Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider writes 1,232 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Restasis, Moxifloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, MD accept Medicare?
MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,083 Part D claims and 146 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, MD's credentials?
MOHAMMAD DASTJERDI, MD's NPI is 1831329291 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.
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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