2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1700996311 MD
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SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in BROOKLYN, New York. 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
743
Medicare Part D claims · 157 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
55%
generic claims · 45% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
7.5/100
▼ 76 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BROOKLYN, New York with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 743 claims across 157 beneficiaries — 45% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 7.5/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 7.5 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 743 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)

SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/30/2006

NPI 1700996311

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

743 48% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

7.5/100 75.6% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New York

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within New York

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
7.5/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 7.5/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%7.5%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 7.5/100 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).

SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in BROOKLYN, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1700996311. 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.

SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5211 16 AVE, BROOKLYN, NY, 11204, with a listed phone of (718) 435-6363. NPI 1700996311 was issued on 08/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BEN-DAVID 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 743 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 157 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $119K in drug spend, split 45% brand-name and 55% 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 7.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 15), 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

5211 16 AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11204

Provider Details

NPI 1700996311
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/30/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

7.5
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
15
Quality

Reporting: Individual

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD. To verify SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD — brand share 45.0%
Specialty average (est.)

45% brand-name claims vs 55% generic, on 743 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.

743
Total Claims
$119K
Total Drug Cost
157
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,338
Total Day Supply
37,779
Brand vs Generic
45% brand / 55% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$102K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 72, 75-84: 54, 85+: 31

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
185
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
82
Timolol Maleate
68
Brimonidine Tartrate
59
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
49
Simbrinza
Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart
44
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
34
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
30
Ofloxacin
23
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
21

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, 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

SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD's 743 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BEN-DAVID.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD's specialty?
SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in BROOKLYN, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD wrote 743 Medicare Part D claims totaling $119K in drug costs for 157 beneficiaries.
What is SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD's Medicare quality score?
SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 7.5/100 (Quality: 15). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD located?
SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD is located at 5211 16 AVE, BROOKLYN, NY, 11204. Phone: (718) 435-6363.
What is SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD's NPI number?
SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700996311, issued on 08/30/2006.
Does SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD's prescribing is 45% brand-name and 55% generic drugs by claim count, with $102K in brand drug costs.
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 SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Alphagan P, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD accept Medicare?
SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 743 Part D claims and 157 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD's credentials?
SIMCHA BEN-DAVID, MD's NPI is 1700996311 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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