2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1225186273 MD
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SURI APPA, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in ANAHEIM, California. 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
879
Medicare Part D claims · 213 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

SURI APPA, MD filed 879 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in ANAHEIM, California, prescribing 78% generic.

879
Part D claims, 2023
78%
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.

SURI APPA, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

879 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SURI APPA, MD 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 SURI APPA, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/08/2007

NPI 1225186273

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

879 38% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in California

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ophthalmology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Ophthalmology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

SURI APPA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 441 N LAKEVIEW AVE, ANAHEIM, CA, 92807, with a listed phone of (888) 988-2800. NPI 1225186273 was issued on 01/08/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what APPA 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 879 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 213 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $38K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% 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.

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

441 N LAKEVIEW AVE
ANAHEIM, CA 92807

Provider Details

NPI 1225186273
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/08/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SURI APPA, 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.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP
YORBA LINDA, 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 SURI APPA, MD. To verify SURI APPA, MD'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

SURI APPA, MD — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 879 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.

879
Total Claims
$38K
Total Drug Cost
213
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,317
Total Day Supply
68,419
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$22K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.57
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 76, 75-84: 95, 85+: 31

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SURI APPA, 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
Brimonidine Tartrate
148
Prednisolone Acetate
135
Timolol Maleate
134
Latanoprost
130
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
104
Ketorolac Tromethamine
47
Fluorometholone
26
Difluprednate
23
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
23
Dorzolamide Hcl
20

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How SURI APPA, 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

SURI APPA, MD's 879 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 APPA.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SURI APPA, MD's specialty?
SURI APPA, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in ANAHEIM, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does SURI APPA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SURI APPA, MD wrote 879 Medicare Part D claims totaling $38K in drug costs for 213 beneficiaries.
Where is SURI APPA, MD located?
SURI APPA, MD is located at 441 N LAKEVIEW AVE, ANAHEIM, CA, 92807. Phone: (888) 988-2800.
What is SURI APPA, MD's NPI number?
SURI APPA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225186273, issued on 01/08/2007.
Does SURI APPA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SURI APPA, MD's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $22K 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 SURI APPA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SURI APPA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Brimonidine Tartrate, Prednisolone Acetate, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SURI APPA, MD accept Medicare?
SURI APPA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 879 Part D claims and 213 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SURI APPA, MD's credentials?
SURI APPA, MD's NPI is 1225186273 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.
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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