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2026 NPPES data Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician NPI 1922341247 M.D.
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Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician in Andover, Massachusetts.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 294 in Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
826
Medicare Part D claims · 253 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
MIPS score
91.3/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$111
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Prachi Dua, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.3/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 826 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 91.3/100
- MIPS score · +8 vs avg
- 826
- Part D claims, 2023
- 59%
- 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.
Prachi Dua, 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
91 Top 37% higher than 63% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Prachi Dua, M.D. sits
This provider among cornea and external diseases specialist physician peers
Across the 165 cornea and external diseases specialist physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Prachi Dua, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 41% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 62% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one cornea and external diseases specialist physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Prachi Dua, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Prachi Dua, 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 Prachi Dua, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician
Medicare Part D claims
826 33% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
91.3/100 8.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Prachi Dua, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 91.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician) - 91.3/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Prachi Dua, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 138 HAVERHILL ST STE 104, Andover, MA, 01810, with a listed phone of (978) 475-0705. NPI 1922341247 was issued on 04/04/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 826 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 253 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $83K in drug spend, split 41% brand-name and 59% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 91.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.9), 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1922341247 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/04/2013 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
91.2532
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.9203
Quality
91.6794
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Prachi Dua, 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.
Andover Eye Associates, Inc
Andover, MA
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 Prachi Dua, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$111
Largest payer
Dompe US, Inc.
Most common payment type
Education
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 - Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Prachi Dua, M.D.. To verify Prachi Dua, M.D.'s current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases
BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Prachi Dua, M.D. - brand share 41.0%
Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician average
41% brand-name claims vs 59% generic, on 826 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.
826
Total Claims
$83K
Total Drug Cost
253
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,183
- Total Day Supply
- 31,648
- Brand vs Generic
- 41% brand / 59% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $71K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $11K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 14
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.56
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 20, 65-74: 110, 75-84: 93, 85+: 30
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Prachi Dua, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
148 claims
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
127 claims
- Erythromycin
Erythromycin
121 claims
- Valacyclovir 49
Valacyclovir
49 claims
- Ofloxacin 41
Ofloxacin
41 claims
- Neomycin-Polymyxin… 38
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
38 claims
- Timolol Maleate 31
Timolol Maleate
31 claims
- Moxifloxacin 26
Moxifloxacin
26 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 148 |
| Latanoprost | 127 |
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 121 |
| Valacyclovir Valacyclovir Hcl | 49 |
| Ofloxacin | 41 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 38 |
| Timolol Maleate | 31 |
| Moxifloxacin Moxifloxacin Hcl | 26 |
| Sodium Chloride 0.9 % Sodium Chloride | 25 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 23 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician Overview
How Prachi Dua, 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
Prachi Dua, M.D.'s 826 claims are below the specialty average of 1,232.
Nearby Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Dua.
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Massachusetts medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prachi Dua, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Prachi Dua, M.D. specializes in Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician and practices in Andover, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Prachi Dua, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Prachi Dua, M.D. wrote 826 Medicare Part D claims totaling $83K in drug costs for 253 beneficiaries.
What is Prachi Dua, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Prachi Dua, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.3/100 (Quality: 74.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Prachi Dua, M.D. located? ▼
Prachi Dua, M.D. is located at 138 HAVERHILL ST STE 104, Andover, MA, 01810. Phone: (978) 475-0705.
What is Prachi Dua, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Prachi Dua, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922341247, issued on 04/04/2013.
Does Prachi Dua, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Prachi Dua, M.D.'s prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $71K 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 Prachi Dua, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Prachi Dua, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Latanoprost, Erythromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Prachi Dua, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Prachi Dua, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 826 Part D claims and 253 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Prachi Dua, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Prachi Dua, M.D.'s NPI is 1922341247 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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