2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1255495651 M.D.
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VASILIKI POULAKI, M.D.

Retina Specialist (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
55
Medicare Part D claims · 17 beneficiaries · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

VASILIKI POULAKI, M.D. filed 55 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in BOSTON, Massachusetts, prescribing 78% generic.

55
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.

VASILIKI POULAKI, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

55 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 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)

VASILIKI POULAKI, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 VASILIKI POULAKI, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/20/2006

NPI 1255495651

Primary specialty

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Niche

913 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

55 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 558

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Retina Specialist (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).

VASILIKI POULAKI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 850 HARRISON AVE # ACC-3, BOSTON, MA, 02118, with a listed phone of (617) 414-4020. NPI 1255495651 was issued on 12/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what POULAKI 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 55 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 17 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K 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.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 913 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 558 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

850 HARRISON AVE # ACC-3
BOSTON, MA 02118

Provider Details

NPI 1255495651
Specialty Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/20/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VASILIKI POULAKI, 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.

BOSTON UNIVERSITY EYE ASSOCIATES, INC.
BOSTON, MA
KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN OF THE MID ATLANTIC STATES, INC
LARGO, MD

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 VASILIKI POULAKI, M.D.. To verify VASILIKI POULAKI, 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

VASILIKI POULAKI, M.D. — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 55 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.

55
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
17
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
110
Total Day Supply
3,238
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$644
Generic Drug Cost
$741

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.43

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
19
Brimonidine Tartrate
12

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

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview

How VASILIKI POULAKI, M.D. fits within the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.

913
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
558
Avg Claims per Provider

VASILIKI POULAKI, M.D.'s 55 claims are below the specialty average of 558.

Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VASILIKI POULAKI, M.D.'s specialty?
VASILIKI POULAKI, M.D. specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in BOSTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D..
How much does VASILIKI POULAKI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VASILIKI POULAKI, M.D. wrote 55 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 17 beneficiaries.
Where is VASILIKI POULAKI, M.D. located?
VASILIKI POULAKI, M.D. is located at 850 HARRISON AVE # ACC-3, BOSTON, MA, 02118. Phone: (617) 414-4020.
What is VASILIKI POULAKI, M.D.'s NPI number?
VASILIKI POULAKI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255495651, issued on 12/20/2006.
Does VASILIKI POULAKI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VASILIKI POULAKI, M.D.'s prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $644 in brand drug costs.
How many Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 913 Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider writes 558 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VASILIKI POULAKI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VASILIKI POULAKI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VASILIKI POULAKI, M.D. accept Medicare?
VASILIKI POULAKI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 55 Part D claims and 17 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VASILIKI POULAKI, M.D.'s credentials?
VASILIKI POULAKI, M.D.'s NPI is 1255495651 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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