2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1447223888 M.D.
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MOHAMMED BARAZI, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in STERLING, Virginia. 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
412
Medicare Part D claims · 134 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$323.72
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MOHAMMED BARAZI, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 412 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
412
Part D claims, 2023
76%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

MOHAMMED BARAZI, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

100 Top 7% higher than 93% 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MOHAMMED BARAZI, M.D. 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).

What does the federal data show about MOHAMMED BARAZI, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/08/2006

NPI 1447223888

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

412 71% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Virginia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

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

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 100/100 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).

MOHAMMED BARAZI, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in STERLING, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1447223888. 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.

MOHAMMED BARAZI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 21351 RIDGETOP CIR, STERLING, VA, 20166, with a listed phone of (703) 421-0931. NPI 1447223888 was issued on 02/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARAZI 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 412 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 134 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $30K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), 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

21351 RIDGETOP CIR
STERLING, VA 20166

Provider Details

NPI 1447223888
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/08/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MOHAMMED BARAZI, M.D. 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.

THE RETINA GROUP OF WASHINGTON PLLC
MANASSAS, VA

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 MOHAMMED BARAZI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$324

Largest payer

Genentech USA, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MOHAMMED BARAZI, M.D. — brand share 24.0%
Specialty average (est.)

24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 412 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.

412
Total Claims
$30K
Total Drug Cost
134
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
666
Total Day Supply
17,740
Brand vs Generic
24% brand / 76% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$22K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
113
Ketorolac Tromethamine
57
Prednisolone Acetate
44
Timolol Maleate
31
Brimonidine Tartrate
29
Latanoprost
26
Dorzolamide Hcl
21
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
17
Ofloxacin
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 MOHAMMED BARAZI, 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

MOHAMMED BARAZI, M.D.'s 412 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MOHAMMED BARAZI, M.D.'s specialty?
MOHAMMED BARAZI, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in STERLING, Virginia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MOHAMMED BARAZI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MOHAMMED BARAZI, M.D. wrote 412 Medicare Part D claims totaling $30K in drug costs for 134 beneficiaries.
What is MOHAMMED BARAZI, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MOHAMMED BARAZI, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MOHAMMED BARAZI, M.D. located?
MOHAMMED BARAZI, M.D. is located at 21351 RIDGETOP CIR, STERLING, VA, 20166. Phone: (703) 421-0931.
What is MOHAMMED BARAZI, M.D.'s NPI number?
MOHAMMED BARAZI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447223888, issued on 02/08/2006.
Does MOHAMMED BARAZI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MOHAMMED BARAZI, M.D.'s prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $22K 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 MOHAMMED BARAZI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MOHAMMED BARAZI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Erythromycin, Ketorolac Tromethamine, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MOHAMMED BARAZI, M.D. accept Medicare?
MOHAMMED BARAZI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 412 Part D claims and 134 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MOHAMMED BARAZI, M.D.'s credentials?
MOHAMMED BARAZI, M.D.'s NPI is 1447223888 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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