NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1558476978 M.D.
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Ophthalmology Physician in San Francisco, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,090 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
998
Medicare Part D claims · 357 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% 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
Solomon Gelbart, M.D. filed 998 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in San Francisco, California, prescribing 89% generic.
- 998
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- 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.
Solomon Gelbart, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
998 Top 25% higher than 75% 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 certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Solomon Gelbart, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 Solomon Gelbart, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
998 30% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among California 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).
Solomon Gelbart, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 490 POST ST, San Francisco, CA, 94102, with a listed phone of (415) 982-2020. NPI 1558476978 was issued on 08/19/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 998 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 357 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $55K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1558476978 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/19/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Solomon Gelbart, 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.
Permanente Medical Group Inc
Richmond, CA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Solomon Gelbart, M.D.. To verify Solomon Gelbart, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Solomon Gelbart, M.D. - brand share 11.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 998 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.
998
Total Claims
$55K
Total Drug Cost
357
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,489
- Total Day Supply
- 72,657
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $24K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $31K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 12
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.15
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 13, 65-74: 151, 75-84: 149, 85+: 44
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Solomon Gelbart, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
315 claims
- Timolol Maleate
Timolol Maleate
151 claims
- Neomycin-Polymyxin… 80
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
80 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 79
Dorzolamide-Timolol
79 claims
- Bimatoprost 76
Bimatoprost
76 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 54
Brimonidine Tartrate
54 claims
- Cyclosporine 38
Cyclosporine
38 claims
- Levobunolol Hcl 27
Levobunolol Hcl
27 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 315 |
| Timolol Maleate | 151 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 80 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 79 |
| Bimatoprost | 76 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 54 |
| Cyclosporine | 38 |
| Levobunolol Hcl | 27 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 16 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 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 Solomon Gelbart, M.D. 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
Solomon Gelbart, M.D.'s 998 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gelbart.
Dr. Sam Abbassi
MD, MS
West Hills, CA
Dr. Richard Abbott
M.D.
San Francisco, CA
Dr. Nizar Abdelfattah
MD
Pasadena, CA
Dr. Parastou Abedi
MD
Aliso Viejo, CA
Dr. Shahla Abedi
MD
Aliso Viejo, CA
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Solomon Gelbart, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Solomon Gelbart, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in San Francisco, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Solomon Gelbart, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Solomon Gelbart, M.D. wrote 998 Medicare Part D claims totaling $55K in drug costs for 357 beneficiaries.
Where is Solomon Gelbart, M.D. located? ▼
Solomon Gelbart, M.D. is located at 490 POST ST, San Francisco, CA, 94102. Phone: (415) 982-2020.
What is Solomon Gelbart, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Solomon Gelbart, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558476978, issued on 08/19/2006.
Does Solomon Gelbart, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Solomon Gelbart, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $24K 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 Solomon Gelbart, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Solomon Gelbart, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Solomon Gelbart, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Solomon Gelbart, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 998 Part D claims and 357 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Solomon Gelbart, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Solomon Gelbart, M.D.'s NPI is 1558476978 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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