2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1770513715 M.D.
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NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in WATERFORD, Connecticut. 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
602
Medicare Part D claims · 204 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
53%
generic claims · 47% 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
$1.7K
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WATERFORD, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 602 claims across 204 beneficiaries — 47% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.7K across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 602 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)

NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, 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).

NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/04/2006

NPI 1770513715

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

602 58% 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 Connecticut

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, 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).

NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in WATERFORD, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1770513715. 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.

NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 174 CROSS RD, WATERFORD, CT, 06385, with a listed phone of (860) 444-1292. NPI 1770513715 was issued on 07/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHAUDHRY 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 602 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 204 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $55K in drug spend, split 47% brand-name and 53% 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

174 CROSS RD
WATERFORD, CT 06385

Provider Details

NPI 1770513715
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/04/2006

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: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, 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.

RETINA GROUP OF NEW ENGLAND PC
WATERFORD, CT

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 NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.7K

Largest payer

Apellis Pharmaceuticals, 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 · Above average

NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, M.D. — brand share 47.0%
Specialty average (est.)

47% brand-name claims vs 53% generic, on 602 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.

602
Total Claims
$55K
Total Drug Cost
204
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
875
Total Day Supply
22,877
Brand vs Generic
47% brand / 53% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$43K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.26
Gender Split
52% female / 48% 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
Prednisolone Acetate
190
Ofloxacin
120
Prolensa
Bromfenac Sodium
67
Ketorolac Tromethamine
43
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
37
Bromfenac Sodium
28
Atropine Sulfate
20
Dorzolamide Hcl
13
Timolol Maleate
12
Simbrinza
Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart
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 NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, 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

NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, M.D.'s 602 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, M.D.'s specialty?
NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in WATERFORD, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, M.D. wrote 602 Medicare Part D claims totaling $55K in drug costs for 204 beneficiaries.
What is NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, 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 NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, M.D. located?
NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, M.D. is located at 174 CROSS RD, WATERFORD, CT, 06385. Phone: (860) 444-1292.
What is NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, M.D.'s NPI number?
NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770513715, issued on 07/04/2006.
Does NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, M.D.'s prescribing is 47% brand-name and 53% generic drugs by claim count, with $43K 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 NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Ofloxacin, Prolensa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, M.D. accept Medicare?
NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 602 Part D claims and 204 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, M.D.'s credentials?
NAUMAN CHAUDHRY, M.D.'s NPI is 1770513715 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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