2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1659714707 M.D.
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SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in BALTIMORE, 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
649
Medicare Part D claims · 181 beneficiaries · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
Generic prescribing
61%
generic claims · 39% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$339.18
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D. is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BALTIMORE, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 649 claims across 181 beneficiaries — 39% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $339.18 across 10 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 649 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)

SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D. 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).

SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/08/2013

NPI 1659714707

Primary specialty

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Niche

913 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

649 16% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 558

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

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

Maryland providers

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Maryland

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — 100/100 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).

SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D. is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider practicing in BALTIMORE, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1659714707. 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.

SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 9114 PHILADELPHIA RD STE 310, BALTIMORE, MD, 21237, with a listed phone of (410) 686-3000. NPI 1659714707 was issued on 04/08/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SCHECHET 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 649 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 181 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $87K in drug spend, split 39% brand-name and 61% 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

9114 PHILADELPHIA RD STE 310
BALTIMORE, MD 21237

Provider Details

NPI 1659714707
Specialty Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/08/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D. 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.

ELMAN RETINA GROUP PA
BALTIMORE, MD

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 SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$339

Largest payer

Cardinal Health 110 LLC

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D. — brand share 39.0%
Specialty average (est.)

39% brand-name claims vs 61% generic, on 649 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.

649
Total Claims
$87K
Total Drug Cost
181
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
983
Total Day Supply
26,872
Brand vs Generic
39% brand / 61% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$69K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.52
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ketorolac Tromethamine
210
Prolensa
Bromfenac Sodium
98
Prednisolone Acetate
74
Ilevro
Nepafenac
37
Dorzolamide Hcl
35
Bromfenac Sodium
30
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
30
Latanoprost
13
Difluprednate
12
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
12

* 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 SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D. 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

SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D.'s 649 claims are above the specialty average of 558.

Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D.'s specialty?
SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D. specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in BALTIMORE, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D. wrote 649 Medicare Part D claims totaling $87K in drug costs for 181 beneficiaries.
What is SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D. located?
SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D. is located at 9114 PHILADELPHIA RD STE 310, BALTIMORE, MD, 21237. Phone: (410) 686-3000.
What is SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D.'s NPI number?
SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659714707, issued on 04/08/2013.
Does SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D.'s prescribing is 39% brand-name and 61% generic drugs by claim count, with $69K 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 SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketorolac Tromethamine, Prolensa, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D. accept Medicare?
SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 649 Part D claims and 181 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D.'s credentials?
SIDNEY SCHECHET, M.D.'s NPI is 1659714707 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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