Waseem Ansari, M.D.
NPI 1629496849 · Ophthalmology Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Waseem Ansari, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1629496849).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629496849
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2018012250 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 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
2,614 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 | 784 | $40 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 668 | $126 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 391 | $126 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Retinal Drawing92201 | 361 | $25 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing92202 | 100 | $15 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 71 | $36 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 125 | 82 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 68 | 26 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 56 | 49 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 50 | 21 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 42 | 21 |
| Latanoprost | 33 | 14 |
| Timolol Maleate | 28 | 12 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,814 across 24 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
- 2014-04-03
- Last updated
- 2018-09-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Waseem Ansari's NPI number?
- Waseem Ansari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629496849, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Waseem Ansari's specialty?
- Waseem Ansari is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Waseem Ansari located?
- Waseem Ansari's practice location on file with NPPES is 17 the Boulevard Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO 63117-1118.
- What is Waseem Ansari's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Waseem Ansari is (314) 367-1181.
- Does Waseem Ansari accept Medicare?
- Waseem Ansari is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Waseem Ansari's NPI active?
- Yes — Waseem Ansari's NPI (1629496849) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-09-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.