2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1316131865 M.D.
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VISHAL VERMA, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in HUNTINGTON, West Virginia. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 888 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
60%
generic claims · 40% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$12.5K
30 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: VISHAL VERMA, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HUNTINGTON, West Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 888 beneficiaries — 40% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $12.5K across 30 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: VISHAL VERMA, M.D. filed 2,583 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HUNTINGTON, West Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

VISHAL VERMA, 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).

VISHAL VERMA, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/28/2007

NPI 1316131865

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,583 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in West Virginia

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers

West Virginia providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within West Virginia

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

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).

VISHAL VERMA, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1316131865. 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.

VISHAL VERMA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 5187 US ROUTE 60, HUNTINGTON, WV, 25705, with a listed phone of (304) 691-8800. NPI 1316131865 was issued on 08/28/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VERMA 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 2,583 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 888 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $142K in drug spend, split 40% brand-name and 60% 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

5187 US ROUTE 60
HUNTINGTON, WV 25705

Provider Details

NPI 1316131865
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/28/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VISHAL VERMA, 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.

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS, INC
HUNTINGTON, WV

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for VISHAL VERMA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$12.5K

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

VISHAL VERMA, M.D. — brand share 40.0%
Specialty average (est.)

40% brand-name claims vs 60% generic, on 2,583 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.

2,583
Total Claims
$142K
Total Drug Cost
888
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,261
Total Day Supply
87,143
Brand vs Generic
40% brand / 60% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$103K
Generic Drug Cost
$39K
Antibiotic Claims
52

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 65, 65-74: 438, 75-84: 314, 85+: 71

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
842
Tobramycin
762
Latanoprost
224
Timolol Maleate
179
Bromfenac Sodium
109
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
101
Brimonidine Tartrate
46
Doxycycline Hyclate
34
Travoprost
32
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
22

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How VISHAL VERMA, 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

VISHAL VERMA, M.D.'s 2,583 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in West Virginia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as VERMA.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VISHAL VERMA, M.D.'s specialty?
VISHAL VERMA, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in HUNTINGTON, West Virginia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does VISHAL VERMA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VISHAL VERMA, M.D. wrote 2,583 Medicare Part D claims totaling $142K in drug costs for 888 beneficiaries.
Where is VISHAL VERMA, M.D. located?
VISHAL VERMA, M.D. is located at 5187 US ROUTE 60, HUNTINGTON, WV, 25705. Phone: (304) 691-8800.
What is VISHAL VERMA, M.D.'s NPI number?
VISHAL VERMA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316131865, issued on 08/28/2007.
Does VISHAL VERMA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VISHAL VERMA, M.D.'s prescribing is 40% brand-name and 60% generic drugs by claim count, with $103K 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 VISHAL VERMA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VISHAL VERMA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Tobramycin, Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VISHAL VERMA, M.D. accept Medicare?
VISHAL VERMA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,583 Part D claims and 888 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VISHAL VERMA, M.D.'s credentials?
VISHAL VERMA, M.D.'s NPI is 1316131865 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.

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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