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2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1679798698 MD
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Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Little Rock, Arkansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 913 in Retina Specialist (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
184
Medicare Part D claims · 63 beneficiaries · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Sami Uwaydat, MD filed 184 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Little Rock, Arkansas, prescribing 71% generic.
- 184
- Part D claims, 2023
- 71%
- 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.
Sami Uwaydat, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
184 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Sami Uwaydat, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 Sami Uwaydat, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
184 67% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arkansas
How Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Sami Uwaydat, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4301 W MARKHAM ST # 523, Little Rock, AR, 72205, with a listed phone of (501) 686-5150. NPI 1679798698 was issued on 04/16/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 184 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 63 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% generic by claim count.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1679798698 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/16/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Sami Uwaydat, MD 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.
University OF Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Sami Uwaydat, MD - brand share 29.0%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician average
29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 184 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.
184
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
63
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 253
- Total Day Supply
- 6,726
- Brand vs Generic
- 29% brand / 71% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $4K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.59
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 13, 65-74: 36, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sami Uwaydat, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
38 claims
- Ketorolac Trometha…
Ketorolac Tromethamine
30 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate
Brimonidine Tartrate
16 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide-Timolol
16 claims
- Latanoprost 15
Latanoprost
15 claims
- Timolol Maleate 15
Timolol Maleate
15 claims
- Prednisone 11
Prednisone
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 38 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 30 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 16 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 16 |
| Latanoprost | 15 |
| Timolol Maleate | 15 |
| Prednisone | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview
How Sami Uwaydat, MD 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
Sami Uwaydat, MD's 184 claims are below the specialty average of 558.
Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in Arkansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Uwaydat.
Dr. Serrhel Adams
MD
Springdale, AR
Dr. Stephen Davis
M.D.
Little Rock, AR
Dr. John Dellacroce
MD
Fayetteville, AR
Dr. Bradley Hughes
M.D.
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Alice Kennedy
M.D.
Conway, AR
Compare Retina Specialist (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
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Arkansas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sami Uwaydat, MD's specialty? ▼
Sami Uwaydat, MD specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in Little Rock, Arkansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Sami Uwaydat, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sami Uwaydat, MD wrote 184 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 63 beneficiaries.
Where is Sami Uwaydat, MD located? ▼
Sami Uwaydat, MD is located at 4301 W MARKHAM ST # 523, Little Rock, AR, 72205. Phone: (501) 686-5150.
What is Sami Uwaydat, MD's NPI number? ▼
Sami Uwaydat, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679798698, issued on 04/16/2007.
Does Sami Uwaydat, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sami Uwaydat, MD's prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K 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 Sami Uwaydat, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sami Uwaydat, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Ketorolac Tromethamine, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sami Uwaydat, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Sami Uwaydat, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 184 Part D claims and 63 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sami Uwaydat, MD's credentials? ▼
Sami Uwaydat, MD's NPI is 1679798698 with credentials MD. 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.
- 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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