2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1659474872 M.D.
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SALMAN ALI, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, Maryland. 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
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 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: SALMAN ALI, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 424 beneficiaries — 32% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: SALMAN ALI, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,719 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)

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).

SALMAN ALI, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/06/2006

NPI 1659474872

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,719 21% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Maryland

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Below 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

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 75/100 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).

SALMAN ALI, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1659474872. 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.

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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALI 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 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. 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 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

500 S CAMP MEADE RD
LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MD 21090

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%
Specialty average (est.)

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.

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.

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

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

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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