2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1174788699 M.D.
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RAJEN DESAI, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in FREEHOLD, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 799 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
57%
generic claims · 43% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.0672/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$90.3K
142 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RAJEN DESAI, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FREEHOLD, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 799 beneficiaries — 43% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.0672/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $90.3K across 142 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

RAJEN DESAI, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.0672/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,814 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

89.0672/100
MIPS score · +6 vs avg
4K
Part D claims, 2023
57%
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.

RAJEN DESAI, 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

89 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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)

RAJEN DESAI, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 4 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RAJEN DESAI, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/24/2008

NPI 1174788699

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,814 169% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

89.0672/100 5.967200000000005% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within New Jersey

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.0672/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 89.0672/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.1%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 89.0672/100 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).

RAJEN DESAI, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in FREEHOLD, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1174788699. 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.

RAJEN DESAI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 509 STILLWELLS CORNER RD STE E5, FREEHOLD, NJ, 07728, with a listed phone of (732) 431-9333. NPI 1174788699 was issued on 07/24/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DESAI 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 3,814 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 799 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $563K in drug spend, split 43% brand-name and 57% 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 89.0672/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 95.2768, Cost 69.855), 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

509 STILLWELLS CORNER RD STE E5
FREEHOLD, NJ 07728

Provider Details

NPI 1174788699
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/24/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

89.0672
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
95.2768
Quality
69.855
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RAJEN DESAI, 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.

EYE CENTERS OF AMERICA LLC
BLOOMFIELD, NJ
FREEHOLD OPHTHALMOLOGY LLC
FREEHOLD, NJ
NEW GW LLC
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ
SANTAMARIA EYE CENTER P A
PERTH AMBOY, 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).

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 RAJEN DESAI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$90.3K

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

RAJEN DESAI, M.D. — brand share 43.0%
Specialty average (est.)

43% brand-name claims vs 57% generic, on 3,814 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.

3,814
Total Claims
$563K
Total Drug Cost
799
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,531
Total Day Supply
145,378
Brand vs Generic
43% brand / 57% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$492K
Generic Drug Cost
$72K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 345, 75-84: 314, 85+: 100

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
893
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
730
Ketorolac Tromethamine
565
Latanoprost
393
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
200
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
181
Vyzulta
Latanoprostene Bunod
107
Diclofenac Sodium
88
Brimonidine Tartrate
84
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
80

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How RAJEN DESAI, 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

RAJEN DESAI, M.D.'s 3,814 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RAJEN DESAI, M.D.'s specialty?
RAJEN DESAI, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in FREEHOLD, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RAJEN DESAI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RAJEN DESAI, M.D. wrote 3,814 Medicare Part D claims totaling $563K in drug costs for 799 beneficiaries.
What is RAJEN DESAI, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
RAJEN DESAI, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.0672/100 (Quality: 95.2768, Cost: 69.855). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RAJEN DESAI, M.D. located?
RAJEN DESAI, M.D. is located at 509 STILLWELLS CORNER RD STE E5, FREEHOLD, NJ, 07728. Phone: (732) 431-9333.
What is RAJEN DESAI, M.D.'s NPI number?
RAJEN DESAI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174788699, issued on 07/24/2008.
Does RAJEN DESAI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RAJEN DESAI, M.D.'s prescribing is 43% brand-name and 57% generic drugs by claim count, with $492K 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 RAJEN DESAI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RAJEN DESAI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Moxifloxacin, Ketorolac Tromethamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RAJEN DESAI, M.D. accept Medicare?
RAJEN DESAI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,814 Part D claims and 799 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RAJEN DESAI, M.D.'s credentials?
RAJEN DESAI, M.D.'s NPI is 1174788699 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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