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UPNEET BAINS, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in BOSTON, Massachusetts. 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
935
Medicare Part D claims · 184 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
76.7036/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

UPNEET BAINS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.7036/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 935 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

76.7036/100
MIPS score · -6 vs avg
935
Part D claims, 2023
76%
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.

UPNEET BAINS, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

77 21st percentile higher than 21% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

UPNEET BAINS, 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).

What does the federal data show about UPNEET BAINS, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/24/2012

NPI 1588927545

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

935 34% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

76.7036/100 6.3964% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

UPNEET BAINS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.7036/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 76.7036/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%76.7%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 76.7036/100 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).

UPNEET BAINS, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1588927545. 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.

UPNEET BAINS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 243 CHARLES ST, BOSTON, MA, 02114, with a listed phone of (617) 523-7900. NPI 1588927545 was issued on 06/24/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BAINS 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 935 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 184 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $80K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% 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 76.7036/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 55.1936, Cost 54.937), 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

243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114

Provider Details

NPI 1588927545
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/24/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

76.7036
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
55.1936
Quality
54.937
Cost
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where UPNEET BAINS, 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.

TEMPLE FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN INC
PHILADELPHIA, PA

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 — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to UPNEET BAINS, M.D.. To verify UPNEET BAINS, M.D.'s current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

UPNEET BAINS, M.D. — brand share 24.0%
Specialty average (est.)

24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 935 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.

935
Total Claims
$80K
Total Drug Cost
184
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,854
Total Day Supply
53,855
Brand vs Generic
24% brand / 76% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$56K
Generic Drug Cost
$24K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.61
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 79, 75-84: 57, 85+: 27

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
303
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
145
Prednisolone Acetate
114
Brimonidine Tartrate
102
Timolol Maleate
66
Ketorolac Tromethamine
37
Dorzolamide Hcl
31
Simbrinza
Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart
17
Rhopressa
Netarsudil Mesylate
16
Restasis
Cyclosporine
11

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How UPNEET BAINS, 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

UPNEET BAINS, M.D.'s 935 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UPNEET BAINS, M.D.'s specialty?
UPNEET BAINS, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in BOSTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D..
How much does UPNEET BAINS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, UPNEET BAINS, M.D. wrote 935 Medicare Part D claims totaling $80K in drug costs for 184 beneficiaries.
What is UPNEET BAINS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
UPNEET BAINS, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.7036/100 (Quality: 55.1936, Cost: 54.937). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is UPNEET BAINS, M.D. located?
UPNEET BAINS, M.D. is located at 243 CHARLES ST, BOSTON, MA, 02114. Phone: (617) 523-7900.
What is UPNEET BAINS, M.D.'s NPI number?
UPNEET BAINS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588927545, issued on 06/24/2012.
Does UPNEET BAINS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
UPNEET BAINS, M.D.'s prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $56K 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 UPNEET BAINS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, UPNEET BAINS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does UPNEET BAINS, M.D. accept Medicare?
UPNEET BAINS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 935 Part D claims and 184 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify UPNEET BAINS, M.D.'s credentials?
UPNEET BAINS, M.D.'s NPI is 1588927545 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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