2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1083972038 M.D.
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ANNA BENDER, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin. 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
944
Medicare Part D claims · 285 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
47%
generic claims · 53% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
86.203/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$141.05
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ANNA BENDER, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 944 claims across 285 beneficiaries — 53% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.203/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $141.05 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ANNA BENDER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.203 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 944 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)

ANNA BENDER, M.D. 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).

ANNA BENDER, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/27/2012

NPI 1083972038

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

944 34% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

86.203/100 3.1030000000000086% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Wisconsin

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
86.203/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 86.203/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%86.2%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 86.203/100 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).

ANNA BENDER, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1083972038. 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.

ANNA BENDER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1400 BELLINGER ST, EAU CLAIRE, WI, 54703, with a listed phone of (715) 838-5222. NPI 1083972038 was issued on 04/27/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENDER 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 944 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 285 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $174K in drug spend, split 53% brand-name and 47% 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 86.203/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.286, Cost 73.7239), 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

1400 BELLINGER ST
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703

Provider Details

NPI 1083972038
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/27/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

86.203
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.286
Quality
73.7239
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANNA BENDER, 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.

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-NORTHWEST WISCONSIN REGION INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI

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 ANNA BENDER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$141

Largest payer

Sight Sciences, 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 · Brand-heavy

ANNA BENDER, M.D. — brand share 53.0%
Specialty average (est.)

53% brand-name claims vs 47% generic, on 944 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.

944
Total Claims
$174K
Total Drug Cost
285
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,498
Total Day Supply
40,639
Brand vs Generic
53% brand / 47% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$155K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 99, 75-84: 126, 85+: 46

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
249
Prednisolone Acetate
84
Ketorolac Tromethamine
74
Timolol Maleate
60
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
56
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
53
Restasis
Cyclosporine
53
Brimonidine Tartrate
36
Gatifloxacin
32
Rocklatan
Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost
31

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How ANNA BENDER, 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

ANNA BENDER, M.D.'s 944 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Wisconsin

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANNA BENDER, M.D.'s specialty?
ANNA BENDER, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ANNA BENDER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANNA BENDER, M.D. wrote 944 Medicare Part D claims totaling $174K in drug costs for 285 beneficiaries.
What is ANNA BENDER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ANNA BENDER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.203/100 (Quality: 80.286, Cost: 73.7239). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ANNA BENDER, M.D. located?
ANNA BENDER, M.D. is located at 1400 BELLINGER ST, EAU CLAIRE, WI, 54703. Phone: (715) 838-5222.
What is ANNA BENDER, M.D.'s NPI number?
ANNA BENDER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083972038, issued on 04/27/2012.
Does ANNA BENDER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANNA BENDER, M.D.'s prescribing is 53% brand-name and 47% generic drugs by claim count, with $155K 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 ANNA BENDER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANNA BENDER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Ketorolac Tromethamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANNA BENDER, M.D. accept Medicare?
ANNA BENDER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 944 Part D claims and 285 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANNA BENDER, M.D.'s credentials?
ANNA BENDER, M.D.'s NPI is 1083972038 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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