2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1912937574 MD
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ALAN SCHAEFFER, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in SOUTHAVEN, Mississippi. 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 · 597 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
51%
generic claims · 49% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
86.9339/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$575.53
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ALAN SCHAEFFER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.9339/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,543 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

86.9339/100
MIPS score · +4 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
51%
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.

ALAN SCHAEFFER, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

87 Top 48% higher than 52% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ALAN SCHAEFFER, MD 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).

What does the federal data show about ALAN SCHAEFFER, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/03/2006

NPI 1912937574

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,543 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

86.9339/100 3.8339% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Mississippi

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ALAN SCHAEFFER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
86.9339/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 86.9339/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%86.9%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 86.9339/100 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).

ALAN SCHAEFFER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 726 GOODMAN RD E, SOUTHAVEN, MS, 38671, with a listed phone of (662) 349-1959. NPI 1912937574 was issued on 07/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SCHAEFFER 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 2,543 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 597 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $335K in drug spend, split 49% brand-name and 51% 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 86.9339/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 95.613, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

726 GOODMAN RD E
SOUTHAVEN, MS 38671

Provider Details

NPI 1912937574
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/03/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

86.9339
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
95.613
Quality
100
Cost
53
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALAN SCHAEFFER, 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.

DESOTO EYECARE INC
JACKSON, TN

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 ALAN SCHAEFFER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$576

Largest payer

Amgen 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

ALAN SCHAEFFER, MD — brand share 49.0%
Specialty average (est.)

49% brand-name claims vs 51% generic, on 2,543 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.

2,543
Total Claims
$335K
Total Drug Cost
597
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,957
Total Day Supply
143,713
Brand vs Generic
49% brand / 51% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$292K
Generic Drug Cost
$43K
Antibiotic Claims
52

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.38
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 52, 65-74: 267, 75-84: 219, 85+: 59

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ALAN SCHAEFFER, 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
710
Prednisolone Acetate
314
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
312
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
276
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
253
Brimonidine Tartrate
134
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
76
Timolol Maleate
52
Dorzolamide Hcl
42
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
34

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How ALAN SCHAEFFER, 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

ALAN SCHAEFFER, MD's 2,543 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Mississippi

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALAN SCHAEFFER, MD's specialty?
ALAN SCHAEFFER, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in SOUTHAVEN, Mississippi. Credentials: MD.
How much does ALAN SCHAEFFER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALAN SCHAEFFER, MD wrote 2,543 Medicare Part D claims totaling $335K in drug costs for 597 beneficiaries.
What is ALAN SCHAEFFER, MD's Medicare quality score?
ALAN SCHAEFFER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.9339/100 (Quality: 95.613, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ALAN SCHAEFFER, MD located?
ALAN SCHAEFFER, MD is located at 726 GOODMAN RD E, SOUTHAVEN, MS, 38671. Phone: (662) 349-1959.
What is ALAN SCHAEFFER, MD's NPI number?
ALAN SCHAEFFER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912937574, issued on 07/03/2006.
Does ALAN SCHAEFFER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALAN SCHAEFFER, MD's prescribing is 49% brand-name and 51% generic drugs by claim count, with $292K 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 ALAN SCHAEFFER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALAN SCHAEFFER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALAN SCHAEFFER, MD accept Medicare?
ALAN SCHAEFFER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,543 Part D claims and 597 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALAN SCHAEFFER, MD's credentials?
ALAN SCHAEFFER, MD's NPI is 1912937574 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.
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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