2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1952929572
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SANAM FAROOQI

Optometrist in HOUSTON, Texas. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 209 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
37%
generic claims · 63% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$20.22
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SANAM FAROOQI filed 1,038 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in HOUSTON, Texas, prescribing 37% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
37%
generic prescribing
$20.22
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.

SANAM FAROOQI's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,038 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What does the federal data show about SANAM FAROOQI?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/09/2020

NPI 1952929572

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,038 304% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Optometrist share within Texas

1. Optometrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Optometrist share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Optometrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Optometrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Optometrist) — 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).

SANAM FAROOQI appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider at 4901 CALHOUN RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77204, with a listed phone of (713) 743-2020. NPI 1952929572 was issued on 07/09/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FAROOQI 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 1,038 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 209 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $438K in drug spend, split 63% brand-name and 37% 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.

Optometrist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 60,463 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 257 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

4901 CALHOUN RD
HOUSTON, TX 77204

Provider Details

NPI 1952929572
Specialty Optometrist
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/09/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SANAM FAROOQI 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.

YAH VISION
LA JUNTA, CO

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 SANAM FAROOQI. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$20

Largest payer

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, 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 — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SANAM FAROOQI. To verify SANAM FAROOQI's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

SANAM FAROOQI — brand share 63.0%
Specialty average (est.)

63% brand-name claims vs 37% generic, on 1,038 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.

1,038
Total Claims
$438K
Total Drug Cost
209
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,344
Total Day Supply
39,067
Brand vs Generic
63% brand / 37% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$424K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.42
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 45, 65-74: 105, 75-84: 47, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SANAM FAROOQI 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
Restasis
Cyclosporine
275
Latanoprost
198
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
151
Azelastine Hcl
100
Timolol Maleate
61
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
49
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
37
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
34
Cyclosporine
22
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
12

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

Optometrist Overview

How SANAM FAROOQI fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

60,463
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider

SANAM FAROOQI's 1,038 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Texas

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

Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SANAM FAROOQI's specialty?
SANAM FAROOQI specializes in Optometrist and practices in HOUSTON, Texas.
How much does SANAM FAROOQI prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SANAM FAROOQI wrote 1,038 Medicare Part D claims totaling $438K in drug costs for 209 beneficiaries.
Where is SANAM FAROOQI located?
SANAM FAROOQI is located at 4901 CALHOUN RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77204. Phone: (713) 743-2020.
What is SANAM FAROOQI's NPI number?
SANAM FAROOQI's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952929572, issued on 07/09/2020.
Does SANAM FAROOQI prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SANAM FAROOQI's prescribing is 63% brand-name and 37% generic drugs by claim count, with $424K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 60,463 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 257 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SANAM FAROOQI prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SANAM FAROOQI's most frequently prescribed drugs include Restasis, Latanoprost, Xiidra. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SANAM FAROOQI accept Medicare?
SANAM FAROOQI appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,038 Part D claims and 209 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SANAM FAROOQI's credentials?
SANAM FAROOQI's NPI is 1952929572. 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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