2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1629496849 M.D.
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WASEEM ANSARI, M.D.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. 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
429
Medicare Part D claims · 144 beneficiaries · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
Generic prescribing
57%
generic claims · 43% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$4.8K
24 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: WASEEM ANSARI, M.D. is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 429 claims across 144 beneficiaries — 43% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $4.8K across 24 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: WASEEM ANSARI, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 429 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

WASEEM ANSARI, 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).

WASEEM ANSARI, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/03/2014

NPI 1629496849

Primary specialty

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Niche

913 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

429 23% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 558

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Missouri

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

Missouri providers

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Missouri

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

WASEEM ANSARI, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — 100/100 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).

WASEEM ANSARI, M.D. is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1629496849. 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.

WASEEM ANSARI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 17 THE BOULEVARD SAINT LOUIS, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63117, with a listed phone of (314) 367-1181. NPI 1629496849 was issued on 04/03/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ANSARI 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 429 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 144 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $35K in drug spend, split 43% brand-name and 57% 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

17 THE BOULEVARD SAINT LOUIS
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63117

Provider Details

NPI 1629496849
Specialty Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/03/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WASEEM ANSARI, 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.

RETINA ASSOCIATES OF SOUTH TEXAS PA
SAN ANTONIO, TX

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 WASEEM ANSARI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$4.8K

Largest payer

EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.

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

WASEEM ANSARI, M.D. — brand share 43.0%
Specialty average (est.)

43% brand-name claims vs 57% generic, on 429 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.

429
Total Claims
$35K
Total Drug Cost
144
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
735
Total Day Supply
20,536
Brand vs Generic
43% brand / 57% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$25K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.15
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male

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
115
Ketorolac Tromethamine
44
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
43
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
38
Brimonidine Tartrate
34
Latanoprost
21
Timolol Maleate
19
Difluprednate
17
Prednisone
14
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
13

* 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 WASEEM ANSARI, 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

WASEEM ANSARI, M.D.'s 429 claims are below the specialty average of 558.

Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in Missouri

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WASEEM ANSARI, M.D.'s specialty?
WASEEM ANSARI, M.D. specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. Credentials: M.D..
How much does WASEEM ANSARI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WASEEM ANSARI, M.D. wrote 429 Medicare Part D claims totaling $35K in drug costs for 144 beneficiaries.
What is WASEEM ANSARI, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
WASEEM ANSARI, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is WASEEM ANSARI, M.D. located?
WASEEM ANSARI, M.D. is located at 17 THE BOULEVARD SAINT LOUIS, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63117. Phone: (314) 367-1181.
What is WASEEM ANSARI, M.D.'s NPI number?
WASEEM ANSARI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629496849, issued on 04/03/2014.
Does WASEEM ANSARI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WASEEM ANSARI, M.D.'s prescribing is 43% brand-name and 57% generic drugs by claim count, with $25K 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 WASEEM ANSARI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WASEEM ANSARI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Ketorolac Tromethamine, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WASEEM ANSARI, M.D. accept Medicare?
WASEEM ANSARI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 429 Part D claims and 144 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WASEEM ANSARI, M.D.'s credentials?
WASEEM ANSARI, M.D.'s NPI is 1629496849 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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