2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1518282060 MD
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SHASHI ALLOJU, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in PLANO, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 415 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
46%
generic claims · 54% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
17.1007/100
▼ 66 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$869.16
29 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SHASHI ALLOJU, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 17.1007/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,524 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

17.1007/100
MIPS score · -66 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
46%
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.

SHASHI ALLOJU, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

17 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SHASHI ALLOJU, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 SHASHI ALLOJU, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/28/2010

NPI 1518282060

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,524 7% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

17.1007/100 65.99929999999999% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Texas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SHASHI ALLOJU, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
17.1007/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 17.1007/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%17.1%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 17.1007/100 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).

SHASHI ALLOJU, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6533 PRESTON RD, PLANO, TX, 75024, with a listed phone of (469) 606-9686. NPI 1518282060 was issued on 03/28/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALLOJU 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 1,524 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 415 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $403K in drug spend, split 54% brand-name and 46% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%. 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 17.1007/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 57.0022), 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

6533 PRESTON RD
PLANO, TX 75024

Provider Details

NPI 1518282060
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/28/2010

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

17.1007
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
57.0022
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHASHI ALLOJU, 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.

EYEHEALTH TEXAS P.A
PLANO, TX

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 SHASHI ALLOJU, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$869

Largest payer

Carl Zeiss Meditec 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 — 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 SHASHI ALLOJU, MD. To verify SHASHI ALLOJU, MD'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

SHASHI ALLOJU, MD — brand share 54.0%
Specialty average (est.)

54% brand-name claims vs 46% generic, on 1,524 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.

1,524
Total Claims
$403K
Total Drug Cost
415
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,548
Total Day Supply
71,120
Brand vs Generic
54% brand / 46% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$377K
Generic Drug Cost
$26K
Opioid Claims
15 (1.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
81

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 203, 75-84: 174, 85+: 26

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SHASHI ALLOJU, MD 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
Latanoprost
303
Prednisolone Acetate
261
Restasis
Cyclosporine
153
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
105
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
91
Doxycycline Monohydrate
80
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
71
Timolol Maleate
64
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
42
Brimonidine Tartrate
39

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How SHASHI ALLOJU, MD 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

SHASHI ALLOJU, MD's 1,524 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHASHI ALLOJU, MD's specialty?
SHASHI ALLOJU, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in PLANO, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does SHASHI ALLOJU, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHASHI ALLOJU, MD wrote 1,524 Medicare Part D claims totaling $403K in drug costs for 415 beneficiaries.
What is SHASHI ALLOJU, MD's Medicare quality score?
SHASHI ALLOJU, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 17.1007/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 57.0022). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SHASHI ALLOJU, MD located?
SHASHI ALLOJU, MD is located at 6533 PRESTON RD, PLANO, TX, 75024. Phone: (469) 606-9686.
What is SHASHI ALLOJU, MD's NPI number?
SHASHI ALLOJU, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518282060, issued on 03/28/2010.
Does SHASHI ALLOJU, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SHASHI ALLOJU, MD's prescribing is 54% brand-name and 46% generic drugs by claim count, with $377K in brand drug costs.
Does SHASHI ALLOJU, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SHASHI ALLOJU, MD had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%.
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 SHASHI ALLOJU, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHASHI ALLOJU, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHASHI ALLOJU, MD accept Medicare?
SHASHI ALLOJU, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,524 Part D claims and 415 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHASHI ALLOJU, MD's credentials?
SHASHI ALLOJU, MD's NPI is 1518282060 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

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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