2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1245490663 M.D., M.S.
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SALMAN PORBANDARWALLA, M.D., M.S.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in LANCASTER, Pennsylvania. 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
746
Medicare Part D claims · 228 beneficiaries · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
Generic prescribing
54%
generic claims · 46% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.8K
40 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SALMAN PORBANDARWALLA, M.D., M.S. filed 746 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, prescribing 54% generic.

746
Part D claims, 2023
54%
generic prescribing
$1.8K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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 PORBANDARWALLA, M.D., M.S.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

746 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SALMAN PORBANDARWALLA, M.D., M.S. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about SALMAN PORBANDARWALLA, M.D., M.S.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/10/2008

NPI 1245490663

Primary specialty

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Niche

913 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

746 34% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 558

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Pennsylvania

1. Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Pennsylvania

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) 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).

SALMAN PORBANDARWALLA, M.D., M.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding M.D., M.S. credentials at 2150 HARRISBURG PIKE STE 370, LANCASTER, PA, 17601, with a listed phone of (717) 399-8790. NPI 1245490663 was issued on 06/10/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PORBANDARWALLA 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 746 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 228 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $36K in drug spend, split 46% brand-name and 54% 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.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 913 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 558 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

2150 HARRISBURG PIKE STE 370
LANCASTER, PA 17601

Provider Details

NPI 1245490663
Specialty Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials M.D., M.S.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/10/2008

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 SALMAN PORBANDARWALLA, M.D., M.S.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.8K

Largest payer

Genentech USA, 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 — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SALMAN PORBANDARWALLA, M.D., M.S.. To verify SALMAN PORBANDARWALLA, M.D., M.S.'s current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

SALMAN PORBANDARWALLA, M.D., M.S. — brand share 46.0%
Specialty average (est.)

46% brand-name claims vs 54% generic, on 746 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.

746
Total Claims
$36K
Total Drug Cost
228
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,171
Total Day Supply
32,330
Brand vs Generic
46% brand / 54% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$23K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 105, 75-84: 88, 85+: 24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SALMAN PORBANDARWALLA, M.D., M.S. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
242
Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim
Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim
89
Latanoprost
85
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
73
Timolol Maleate
43
Brimonidine Tartrate
30
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
26
Bromfenac Sodium
24
Fluorometholone
14
Spironolactone
11

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

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview

How SALMAN PORBANDARWALLA, M.D., M.S. fits within the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.

913
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
558
Avg Claims per Provider

SALMAN PORBANDARWALLA, M.D., M.S.'s 746 claims are above the specialty average of 558.

Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as PORBANDARWALLA.

Compare Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SALMAN PORBANDARWALLA, M.D., M.S.'s specialty?
SALMAN PORBANDARWALLA, M.D., M.S. specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in LANCASTER, Pennsylvania. Credentials: M.D., M.S..
How much does SALMAN PORBANDARWALLA, M.D., M.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SALMAN PORBANDARWALLA, M.D., M.S. wrote 746 Medicare Part D claims totaling $36K in drug costs for 228 beneficiaries.
Where is SALMAN PORBANDARWALLA, M.D., M.S. located?
SALMAN PORBANDARWALLA, M.D., M.S. is located at 2150 HARRISBURG PIKE STE 370, LANCASTER, PA, 17601. Phone: (717) 399-8790.
What is SALMAN PORBANDARWALLA, M.D., M.S.'s NPI number?
SALMAN PORBANDARWALLA, M.D., M.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245490663, issued on 06/10/2008.
Does SALMAN PORBANDARWALLA, M.D., M.S. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SALMAN PORBANDARWALLA, M.D., M.S.'s prescribing is 46% brand-name and 54% generic drugs by claim count, with $23K in brand drug costs.
How many Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 913 Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider writes 558 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SALMAN PORBANDARWALLA, M.D., M.S. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SALMAN PORBANDARWALLA, M.D., M.S.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim, Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SALMAN PORBANDARWALLA, M.D., M.S. accept Medicare?
SALMAN PORBANDARWALLA, M.D., M.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 746 Part D claims and 228 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SALMAN PORBANDARWALLA, M.D., M.S.'s credentials?
SALMAN PORBANDARWALLA, M.D., M.S.'s NPI is 1245490663 with credentials M.D., M.S.. 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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