2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1598920407 MD
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ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in FAIRVIEW PARK, Ohio. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
80.8479/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$682.75
28 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.8479/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 5,940 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

80.8479/100
MIPS score · -2 vs avg
6K
Part D claims, 2023
80%
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.

ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD'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)

ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD 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 ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/21/2008

NPI 1598920407

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,940 318% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

80.8479/100 2.2520999999999987% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Ohio

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
80.8479/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 80.8479/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%80.8%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 80.8479/100 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).

ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 21375 LORAIN RD, FAIRVIEW PARK, OH, 44126, with a listed phone of (440) 333-3060. NPI 1598920407 was issued on 07/21/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KOSMIDIS 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 5,940 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,138 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $449K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% 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 80.8479/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 36.1596), 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

21375 LORAIN RD
FAIRVIEW PARK, OH 44126

Provider Details

NPI 1598920407
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/21/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

80.8479
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
36.1596
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, 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.

NORTHERN OHIO EYE CONSULTANTS, INC
BRECKSVILLE, OH
PARSCHAUER EYE CENTER INC
SANDUSKY, OH

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 ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$683

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD. To verify ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 5,940 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.

5,940
Total Claims
$449K
Total Drug Cost
1,138
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13,717
Total Day Supply
407,343
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$260K
Generic Drug Cost
$190K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 48, 65-74: 469, 75-84: 445, 85+: 176

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, 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
2,502
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
1,138
Brimonidine Tartrate
603
Timolol Maleate
436
Dorzolamide Hcl
192
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
116
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
111
Ketorolac Tromethamine
95
Prednisolone Acetate
90
Rhopressa
Netarsudil Mesylate
68

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, 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

ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD's 5,940 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Ohio

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD's specialty?
ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in FAIRVIEW PARK, Ohio. Credentials: MD.
How much does ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD wrote 5,940 Medicare Part D claims totaling $449K in drug costs for 1,138 beneficiaries.
What is ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD's Medicare quality score?
ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.8479/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 36.1596). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD located?
ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD is located at 21375 LORAIN RD, FAIRVIEW PARK, OH, 44126. Phone: (440) 333-3060.
What is ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD's NPI number?
ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598920407, issued on 07/21/2008.
Does ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $260K 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 ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD accept Medicare?
ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,940 Part D claims and 1,138 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD's credentials?
ALEXANDER KOSMIDIS, MD's NPI is 1598920407 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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