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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1659474872 M.D.
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Ophthalmology Physician in Linthicum Heights, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,090 in Ophthalmology 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 424 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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
Salman Ali, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,719 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 68%
- 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.
Salman Ali, 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
75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Salman Ali, M.D. sits
This provider among ophthalmology physician peers
Across the 9,866 ophthalmology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Salman Ali, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 65% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 15% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-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 ophthalmology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Salman Ali, 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)
Salman Ali, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Salman Ali, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,719 21% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100 8.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Salman Ali, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) - 75/100 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).
Salman Ali, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 500 S CAMP MEADE RD, Linthicum Heights, MD, 21090, with a listed phone of (443) 354-1300. NPI 1659474872 was issued on 09/06/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,719 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 424 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $197K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1659474872 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/06/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
Reporting: Individual
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Salman Ali, M.D. - brand share 32.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 1,719 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.
1,719
Total Claims
$197K
Total Drug Cost
424
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,985
- Total Day Supply
- 85,230
- Brand vs Generic
- 32% brand / 68% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $151K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $46K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.14
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 20, 65-74: 155, 75-84: 172, 85+: 77
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Salman Ali, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
498 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 188
Dorzolamide-Timolol
188 claims
- Timolol Maleate 134
Timolol Maleate
134 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 117
Brimonidine Tartrate
117 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate 111
Prednisolone Acetate
111 claims
- Ketorolac Trometha… 85
Ketorolac Tromethamine
85 claims
- Dorzolamide Hcl 78
Dorzolamide Hcl
78 claims
- Lumigan 64
Lumigan
64 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 498 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 188 |
| Timolol Maleate | 134 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 117 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 111 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 85 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 78 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 64 |
| Rhopressa Netarsudil Mesylate | 64 |
| Tobramycin-Dexamethasone Tobramycin/Dexamethasone | 45 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Salman Ali, 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
Salman Ali, M.D.'s 1,719 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Maryland
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ali.
Dr. Abdulrahman Abodarahim
MBBCH
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Donald Abrams
M.D.
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Lisa Abrams
M.D.
Lutherville, MD
Dr. Neal Adams
MD
Silver Spring, MD
Dr. Arturo Aglubat
M.D.
Bel Air, MD
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salman Ali, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Salman Ali, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Linthicum Heights, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Salman Ali, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Salman Ali, M.D. wrote 1,719 Medicare Part D claims totaling $197K in drug costs for 424 beneficiaries.
What is Salman Ali, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Salman Ali, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Salman Ali, M.D. located? ▼
Salman Ali, M.D. is located at 500 S CAMP MEADE RD, Linthicum Heights, MD, 21090. Phone: (443) 354-1300.
What is Salman Ali, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Salman Ali, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659474872, issued on 09/06/2006.
Does Salman Ali, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Salman Ali, M.D.'s prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $151K 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 Salman Ali, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Salman Ali, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Salman Ali, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Salman Ali, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,719 Part D claims and 424 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Salman Ali, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Salman Ali, M.D.'s NPI is 1659474872 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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