2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1437159738 MD
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WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Michigan. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 486 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 37% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$84.95
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, MD filed 1,918 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Michigan, prescribing 63% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
63%
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.

WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,918 Top 16% higher than 84% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, 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).

What does the federal data show about WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/28/2005

NPI 1437159738

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,918 35% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Michigan

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

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).

WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 47670 VAN DYKE AVE, SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI, 48317, with a listed phone of (586) 323-2020. NPI 1437159738 was issued on 07/28/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GOLDSTEIN 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 1,918 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 486 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $284K in drug spend, split 37% brand-name and 63% 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

47670 VAN DYKE AVE
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI 48317

Provider Details

NPI 1437159738
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/28/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, 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.

MICHIGAN OPHTHALMOLOGY SPECIALISTS PLLC
SHELBY TWP, MI

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 WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$85

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.

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, MD. To verify WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, MD's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, MD — brand share 37.0%
Specialty average (est.)

37% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 1,918 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.

1,918
Total Claims
$284K
Total Drug Cost
486
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,846
Total Day Supply
111,594
Brand vs Generic
37% brand / 63% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$226K
Generic Drug Cost
$58K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Latanoprost
744
Timolol Maleate
262
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
135
Prednisolone Acetate
117
Brimonidine Tartrate
94
Ofloxacin
91
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
70
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
67
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
41
Rocklatan
Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost
35

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, 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

WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, MD's 1,918 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Michigan

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, MD's specialty?
WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Michigan. Credentials: MD.
How much does WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, MD wrote 1,918 Medicare Part D claims totaling $284K in drug costs for 486 beneficiaries.
Where is WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, MD located?
WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, MD is located at 47670 VAN DYKE AVE, SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI, 48317. Phone: (586) 323-2020.
What is WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, MD's NPI number?
WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437159738, issued on 07/28/2005.
Does WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, MD's prescribing is 37% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $226K 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 WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, MD accept Medicare?
WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,918 Part D claims and 486 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, MD's credentials?
WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN, MD's NPI is 1437159738 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.

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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