2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1497953673 M.D.
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ALEX COHEN, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in PHOENIX, Arizona. 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 · 455 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
64%
generic claims · 36% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
80.7246/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.3K
44 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ALEX COHEN, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.7246/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,883 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

80.7246/100
MIPS score · -2 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
64%
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.

ALEX COHEN, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

81 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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)

ALEX COHEN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 ALEX COHEN, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/10/2007

NPI 1497953673

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,883 33% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

80.7246/100 2.375399999999999% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Arizona

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ALEX COHEN, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
80.7246/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 80.7246/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%80.7%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 80.7246/100 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).

ALEX COHEN, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in PHOENIX, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1497953673. 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.

ALEX COHEN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2222 E CAMELBACK RD STE 250, PHOENIX, AZ, 85016, with a listed phone of (602) 840-3501. NPI 1497953673 was issued on 07/10/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COHEN 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 1,883 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 455 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $115K in drug spend, split 36% brand-name and 64% 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 80.7246/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 35.7485), 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

2222 E CAMELBACK RD STE 250
PHOENIX, AZ 85016

Provider Details

NPI 1497953673
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/10/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

80.7246
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
35.7485
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALEX COHEN, 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.

ASSOCIATED OPHTHALMOLOGISTS LTD
GOODYEAR, AZ
EMILIO MARTIN JUSTO MD PC
GILBERT, AZ

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 ALEX COHEN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.3K

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

ALEX COHEN, M.D. — brand share 36.0%
Specialty average (est.)

36% brand-name claims vs 64% generic, on 1,883 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.

1,883
Total Claims
$115K
Total Drug Cost
455
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,696
Total Day Supply
72,922
Brand vs Generic
36% brand / 64% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$94K
Generic Drug Cost
$21K
Antibiotic Claims
85

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.91
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 188, 75-84: 184, 85+: 70

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
364
Prednisolone Acetate
341
Timolol Maleate
294
Ofloxacin
125
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
123
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
97
Brimonidine Tartrate
68
Doxycycline Monohydrate
54
Acyclovir
51
Ketorolac Tromethamine
48

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How ALEX COHEN, M.D. 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

ALEX COHEN, M.D.'s 1,883 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALEX COHEN, M.D.'s specialty?
ALEX COHEN, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in PHOENIX, Arizona. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ALEX COHEN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALEX COHEN, M.D. wrote 1,883 Medicare Part D claims totaling $115K in drug costs for 455 beneficiaries.
What is ALEX COHEN, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ALEX COHEN, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.7246/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 35.7485). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ALEX COHEN, M.D. located?
ALEX COHEN, M.D. is located at 2222 E CAMELBACK RD STE 250, PHOENIX, AZ, 85016. Phone: (602) 840-3501.
What is ALEX COHEN, M.D.'s NPI number?
ALEX COHEN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497953673, issued on 07/10/2007.
Does ALEX COHEN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALEX COHEN, M.D.'s prescribing is 36% brand-name and 64% generic drugs by claim count, with $94K 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 ALEX COHEN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALEX COHEN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALEX COHEN, M.D. accept Medicare?
ALEX COHEN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,883 Part D claims and 455 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALEX COHEN, M.D.'s credentials?
ALEX COHEN, M.D.'s NPI is 1497953673 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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