Tushar Suthar, M.D.
NPI 1205167657 · Ophthalmology Physician · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tushar Suthar, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1205167657).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205167657
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 259551-1 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
164 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 64 | $40 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 51 | $124 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 49 | $106 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $40–$124 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 123 | 50 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 106 | 32 |
| Latanoprost | 73 | 34 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 58 | 28 |
| Cyclosporine | 44 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 32 | 17 |
| Fluorometholone | 26 | 14 |
| Difluprednate | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$198 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-01-26
- Last updated
- 2022-02-02
- Certified
- 2022-02-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tushar Suthar's NPI number?
- Tushar Suthar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205167657, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tushar Suthar's specialty?
- Tushar Suthar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tushar Suthar located?
- Tushar Suthar's practice location on file with NPPES is 2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705-3941.
- What is Tushar Suthar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tushar Suthar is (919) 684-8111.
- Does Tushar Suthar accept Medicare?
- Tushar Suthar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tushar Suthar's NPI active?
- Yes — Tushar Suthar's NPI (1205167657) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.