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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1700865987 M.D.
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Ophthalmology Physician in Saint Simons Island, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,082 in 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
583
Medicare Part D claims · 142 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% 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
Sindhu Thota, M.D. filed 583 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in Saint Simons Island, Georgia, prescribing 85% generic.
- 583
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- generic prescribing
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.
Sindhu Thota, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
583 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Sindhu Thota, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Sindhu Thota, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
583 59% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia 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 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).
Sindhu Thota, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 540 OCEAN BLVD, Saint Simons Island, GA, 31522, with a listed phone of (912) 638-8073. NPI 1700865987 was issued on 01/16/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 583 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 142 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $41K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count.
Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,082 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1700865987 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 01/16/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Sindhu Thota, M.D. - brand share 15.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 583 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.
583
Total Claims
$41K
Total Drug Cost
142
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 981
- Total Day Supply
- 27,249
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $23K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $19K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 17
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.09
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sindhu Thota, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
145 claims
- Azelastine Hcl
Azelastine Hcl
92 claims
- Timolol Maleate
Timolol Maleate
76 claims
- Neomycin-Polymyxin… 56
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
56 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 36
Dorzolamide-Timolol
36 claims
- Brimonidine Tartra… 21
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
21 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 20
Brimonidine Tartrate
20 claims
- Dorzolamide Hcl 16
Dorzolamide Hcl
16 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 145 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 92 |
| Timolol Maleate | 76 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 56 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 36 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 21 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 20 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 16 |
| Combigan Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 15 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Sindhu Thota, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.
22,082
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider
Sindhu Thota, M.D.'s 583 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Thota.
Dr. Thomas Aaberg
MD
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Maria Aaron
MD
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Monica Abernot
MD
Hinesville, GA
Dr. Osemelu Aburime
MD
Leesburg, GA
Dr. William Ackerman
M.D.
Gainesville, GA
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sindhu Thota, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Sindhu Thota, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Saint Simons Island, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Sindhu Thota, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sindhu Thota, M.D. wrote 583 Medicare Part D claims totaling $41K in drug costs for 142 beneficiaries.
Where is Sindhu Thota, M.D. located? ▼
Sindhu Thota, M.D. is located at 540 OCEAN BLVD, Saint Simons Island, GA, 31522. Phone: (912) 638-8073.
What is Sindhu Thota, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Sindhu Thota, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700865987, issued on 01/16/2006.
Does Sindhu Thota, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sindhu Thota, M.D.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $23K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 22,082 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 Sindhu Thota, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sindhu Thota, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Azelastine Hcl, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sindhu Thota, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Sindhu Thota, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 583 Part D claims and 142 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sindhu Thota, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Sindhu Thota, M.D.'s NPI is 1700865987 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
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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