2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1659456929 MD
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ALFREDO BOTERO, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. 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
236
Medicare Part D claims · 59 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
62%
generic claims · 38% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ALFREDO BOTERO, MD filed 236 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, prescribing 62% generic.

236
Part D claims, 2023
62%
generic prescribing

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ALFREDO BOTERO, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

236 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ALFREDO BOTERO, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ALFREDO BOTERO, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/26/2006

NPI 1659456929

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

236 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Louisiana

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ophthalmology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Ophthalmology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

ALFREDO BOTERO, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1659456929. 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.

ALFREDO BOTERO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3712 MACARTHUR BLVD, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70114, with a listed phone of (504) 366-1566. NPI 1659456929 was issued on 10/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BOTERO 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 236 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 59 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 38% brand-name and 62% 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.

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

3712 MACARTHUR BLVD
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114

Provider Details

NPI 1659456929
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/26/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

ALFREDO BOTERO, MD — brand share 38.0%
Specialty average (est.)

38% brand-name claims vs 62% generic, on 236 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.

236
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
59
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
313
Total Day Supply
7,977
Brand vs Generic
38% brand / 62% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
57
Latanoprost
54
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
42
Ketorolac Tromethamine
39
Timolol Maleate
22
Travoprost
12

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How ALFREDO BOTERO, 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

ALFREDO BOTERO, MD's 236 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALFREDO BOTERO, MD's specialty?
ALFREDO BOTERO, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does ALFREDO BOTERO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALFREDO BOTERO, MD wrote 236 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 59 beneficiaries.
Where is ALFREDO BOTERO, MD located?
ALFREDO BOTERO, MD is located at 3712 MACARTHUR BLVD, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70114. Phone: (504) 366-1566.
What is ALFREDO BOTERO, MD's NPI number?
ALFREDO BOTERO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659456929, issued on 10/26/2006.
Does ALFREDO BOTERO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALFREDO BOTERO, MD's prescribing is 38% brand-name and 62% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K 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 ALFREDO BOTERO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALFREDO BOTERO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALFREDO BOTERO, MD accept Medicare?
ALFREDO BOTERO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 236 Part D claims and 59 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALFREDO BOTERO, MD's credentials?
ALFREDO BOTERO, MD's NPI is 1659456929 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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