2026 NPPES data Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician NPI 1184814048 M.D.
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NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, M.D.

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician in ELMHURST, New York. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 487 beneficiaries · Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
59%
generic claims · 41% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$472.16
22 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, M.D. is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ELMHURST, New York with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 487 beneficiaries — 41% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $472.16 across 22 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, M.D. filed 2,547 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ELMHURST, New York. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/27/2007

NPI 1184814048

Primary specialty

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician

Rare

294 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,547 107% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,232

Specialty distribution in New York

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

New York providers

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician share within New York

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 York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, M.D. is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider practicing in ELMHURST, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1184814048. 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.

NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 8626 QUEENS BLVD, ELMHURST, NY, 11373, with a listed phone of (516) 641-7691. NPI 1184814048 was issued on 07/27/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GHAZNAWI 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 2,547 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 487 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $536K in drug spend, split 41% brand-name and 59% 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.

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

8626 QUEENS BLVD
ELMHURST, NY 11373

Provider Details

NPI 1184814048
Specialty Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/27/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, 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.

DR NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI MD PC
ELMHURST, NY

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 NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$472

Largest payer

Bausch & Lomb Americas 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 — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, M.D.. To verify NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, M.D.'s current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, M.D. — brand share 41.0%
Specialty average (est.)

41% brand-name claims vs 59% generic, on 2,547 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.

2,547
Total Claims
$536K
Total Drug Cost
487
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,425
Total Day Supply
95,888
Brand vs Generic
41% brand / 59% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$495K
Generic Drug Cost
$41K
Antibiotic Claims
43

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.28
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 279, 75-84: 136, 85+: 39

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Azelastine Hcl
398
Prednisolone Acetate
390
Latanoprost
279
Ofloxacin
213
Restasis
Cyclosporine
174
Ketorolac Tromethamine
170
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
97
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
86
Restasis Multidose
Cyclosporine
72
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
62

* 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 NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, M.D. 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

NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, M.D.'s 2,547 claims are above the specialty average of 1,232.

Nearby Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician Providers in New York

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, M.D.'s specialty?
NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, M.D. specializes in Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician and practices in ELMHURST, New York. Credentials: M.D..
How much does NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, M.D. wrote 2,547 Medicare Part D claims totaling $536K in drug costs for 487 beneficiaries.
Where is NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, M.D. located?
NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, M.D. is located at 8626 QUEENS BLVD, ELMHURST, NY, 11373. Phone: (516) 641-7691.
What is NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, M.D.'s NPI number?
NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184814048, issued on 07/27/2007.
Does NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, M.D.'s prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $495K 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 NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Azelastine Hcl, Prednisolone Acetate, Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, M.D. accept Medicare?
NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,547 Part D claims and 487 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, M.D.'s credentials?
NEELOFAR GHAZNAWI, M.D.'s NPI is 1184814048 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.
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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