2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1538237706 MD
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ANDREW THARP, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in NEWBURGH, Indiana. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 335 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
59%
generic claims · 41% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
60.0107/100
▼ 23 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$374.44
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ANDREW THARP, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NEWBURGH, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 335 beneficiaries — 41% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 60.0107/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $374.44 across 14 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ANDREW THARP, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 60.0107 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,093 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ANDREW THARP, 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).

ANDREW THARP, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/04/2006

NPI 1538237706

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,093 23% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

60.0107/100 23.089299999999994% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Indiana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
60.0107/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 60.0107/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 60.0107/100 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).

ANDREW THARP, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in NEWBURGH, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1538237706. 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 THARP, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4233 GATEWAY BLVD, NEWBURGH, IN, 47630, with a listed phone of (812) 490-3937. NPI 1538237706 was issued on 12/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what THARP 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 1,093 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 335 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $131K in drug spend, split 41% brand-name and 59% 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 60.0107/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 47.933, Cost 36.125), 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

4233 GATEWAY BLVD
NEWBURGH, IN 47630

Provider Details

NPI 1538237706
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/04/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

60.0107
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
47.933
Quality
36.125
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANDREW THARP, 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.

VISION CARE CENTER LLC
EVANSVILLE, IN

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 ANDREW THARP, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$374

Largest payer

Bausch & Lomb Americas 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

ANDREW THARP, MD — brand share 41.0%
Specialty average (est.)

41% brand-name claims vs 59% generic, on 1,093 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.

1,093
Total Claims
$131K
Total Drug Cost
335
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,120
Total Day Supply
60,051
Brand vs Generic
41% brand / 59% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$111K
Generic Drug Cost
$20K
Antibiotic Claims
18

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
55% female / 45% 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
Latanoprost
331
Prednisolone Acetate
173
Timolol Maleate
169
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
41
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
39
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
31
Brimonidine Tartrate
29
Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim
Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim
25
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
20
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
16

* 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 THARP, 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

ANDREW THARP, MD's 1,093 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANDREW THARP, MD's specialty?
ANDREW THARP, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in NEWBURGH, Indiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does ANDREW THARP, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANDREW THARP, MD wrote 1,093 Medicare Part D claims totaling $131K in drug costs for 335 beneficiaries.
What is ANDREW THARP, MD's Medicare quality score?
ANDREW THARP, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 60.0107/100 (Quality: 47.933, Cost: 36.125). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ANDREW THARP, MD located?
ANDREW THARP, MD is located at 4233 GATEWAY BLVD, NEWBURGH, IN, 47630. Phone: (812) 490-3937.
What is ANDREW THARP, MD's NPI number?
ANDREW THARP, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538237706, issued on 12/04/2006.
Does ANDREW THARP, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANDREW THARP, MD's prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $111K 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 THARP, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANDREW THARP, MD'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 ANDREW THARP, MD accept Medicare?
ANDREW THARP, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,093 Part D claims and 335 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANDREW THARP, MD's credentials?
ANDREW THARP, MD's NPI is 1538237706 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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