2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1720074982 MD, PHD
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ANDREW GARFINKLE, MD, PHD

Ophthalmology Physician in GILFORD, New Hampshire. 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
690
Medicare Part D claims · 243 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
54%
generic claims · 46% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.1563/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

ANDREW GARFINKLE, MD, PHD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.1563/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 690 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.1563/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
690
Part D claims, 2023
54%
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.

ANDREW GARFINKLE, MD, PHD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

91 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

ANDREW GARFINKLE, MD, PHD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 ANDREW GARFINKLE, MD, PHD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/23/2005

NPI 1720074982

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

690 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

91.1563/100 8.056300000000007% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Hampshire

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among New Hampshire providers

New Hampshire providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within New Hampshire

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ANDREW GARFINKLE, MD, PHD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.1563/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 91.1563/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.2%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 91.1563/100 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.

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ANDREW GARFINKLE, MD, PHD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in GILFORD, New Hampshire, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD, PHD. NPI: 1720074982. 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.

ANDREW GARFINKLE, MD, PHD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD, PHD credentials at 368 HOUNSELL AVE, GILFORD, NH, 03249, with a listed phone of (603) 524-2020. NPI 1720074982 was issued on 09/23/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GARFINKLE 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 690 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 243 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $167K in drug spend, split 46% brand-name and 54% 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 91.1563/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.3127), 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

368 HOUNSELL AVE
GILFORD, NH 03249

Provider Details

NPI 1720074982
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD, PHD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/23/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.1563
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
82.3127
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

ANDREW GARFINKLE, MD, PHD — brand share 46.0%
Specialty average (est.)

46% brand-name claims vs 54% generic, on 690 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.

690
Total Claims
$167K
Total Drug Cost
243
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,319
Total Day Supply
37,115
Brand vs Generic
46% brand / 54% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$141K
Generic Drug Cost
$26K
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.93
Gender Split
60% female / 40% 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
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
178
Latanoprost
129
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
115
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
35
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
34
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
26
Timolol Maleate
24
Travoprost
18
Brimonidine Tartrate
13

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How ANDREW GARFINKLE, MD, PHD 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

ANDREW GARFINKLE, MD, PHD's 690 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in New Hampshire

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Hampshire, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GARFINKLE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANDREW GARFINKLE, MD, PHD's specialty?
ANDREW GARFINKLE, MD, PHD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in GILFORD, New Hampshire. Credentials: MD, PHD.
How much does ANDREW GARFINKLE, MD, PHD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANDREW GARFINKLE, MD, PHD wrote 690 Medicare Part D claims totaling $167K in drug costs for 243 beneficiaries.
What is ANDREW GARFINKLE, MD, PHD's Medicare quality score?
ANDREW GARFINKLE, MD, PHD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.1563/100 (Quality: 82.3127). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ANDREW GARFINKLE, MD, PHD located?
ANDREW GARFINKLE, MD, PHD is located at 368 HOUNSELL AVE, GILFORD, NH, 03249. Phone: (603) 524-2020.
What is ANDREW GARFINKLE, MD, PHD's NPI number?
ANDREW GARFINKLE, MD, PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720074982, issued on 09/23/2005.
Does ANDREW GARFINKLE, MD, PHD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANDREW GARFINKLE, MD, PHD's prescribing is 46% brand-name and 54% generic drugs by claim count, with $141K 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 ANDREW GARFINKLE, MD, PHD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANDREW GARFINKLE, MD, PHD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tobramycin-Dexamethasone, Latanoprost, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANDREW GARFINKLE, MD, PHD accept Medicare?
ANDREW GARFINKLE, MD, PHD appears in CMS Medicare data with 690 Part D claims and 243 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANDREW GARFINKLE, MD, PHD's credentials?
ANDREW GARFINKLE, MD, PHD's NPI is 1720074982 with credentials MD, PHD. 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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