2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1962450742 MD
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VERED SOBEL, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in RUTLAND, Vermont. 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
527
Medicare Part D claims · 175 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: VERED SOBEL, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RUTLAND, Vermont with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 527 claims across 175 beneficiaries — 24% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: VERED SOBEL, MD filed 527 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across RUTLAND, Vermont. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

VERED SOBEL, 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).

VERED SOBEL, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/04/2006

NPI 1962450742

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

527 63% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Vermont

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Vermont providers

Vermont providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Vermont

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

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).

VERED SOBEL, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in RUTLAND, Vermont, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1962450742. 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.

VERED SOBEL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 65 ALLEN ST, RUTLAND, VT, 05701, with a listed phone of (802) 773-2020. NPI 1962450742 was issued on 05/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SOBEL 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 527 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 175 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $54K 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.

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

65 ALLEN ST
RUTLAND, VT 05701

Provider Details

NPI 1962450742
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/04/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VERED SOBEL, 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.

COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OF THE RUTLAND REGION INC
SHOREHAM, VT

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

VERED SOBEL, MD — brand share 24.0%
Specialty average (est.)

24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 527 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.

527
Total Claims
$54K
Total Drug Cost
175
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
738
Total Day Supply
19,312
Brand vs Generic
24% brand / 76% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$35K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.37
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 78, 75-84: 58, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
88
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
84
Latanoprost
84
Timolol Maleate
35
Brimonidine Tartrate
32
Cyclosporine
16
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
14
Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim
Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim
14
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
12
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
12

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How VERED SOBEL, 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

VERED SOBEL, MD's 527 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Vermont

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VERED SOBEL, MD's specialty?
VERED SOBEL, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in RUTLAND, Vermont. Credentials: MD.
How much does VERED SOBEL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VERED SOBEL, MD wrote 527 Medicare Part D claims totaling $54K in drug costs for 175 beneficiaries.
Where is VERED SOBEL, MD located?
VERED SOBEL, MD is located at 65 ALLEN ST, RUTLAND, VT, 05701. Phone: (802) 773-2020.
What is VERED SOBEL, MD's NPI number?
VERED SOBEL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962450742, issued on 05/04/2006.
Does VERED SOBEL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VERED SOBEL, MD's prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $35K 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 VERED SOBEL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VERED SOBEL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VERED SOBEL, MD accept Medicare?
VERED SOBEL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 527 Part D claims and 175 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VERED SOBEL, MD's credentials?
VERED SOBEL, MD's NPI is 1962450742 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.

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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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