2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1457348781 MD
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ANTHONY ANDREWS, MD

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in KINGSTON, Pennsylvania. 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
103
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
Generic prescribing
52%
generic claims · 48% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$999.14
40 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ANTHONY ANDREWS, MD is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in KINGSTON, Pennsylvania with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 103 claims across 34 beneficiaries — 48% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $999.14 across 40 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ANTHONY ANDREWS, MD filed 103 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across KINGSTON, Pennsylvania. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ANTHONY ANDREWS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ANTHONY ANDREWS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/03/2005

NPI 1457348781

Primary specialty

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Niche

913 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

103 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 558

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Pennsylvania

1. Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Pennsylvania

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Retina Specialist (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).

ANTHONY ANDREWS, MD is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider practicing in KINGSTON, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1457348781. 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.

ANTHONY ANDREWS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 703 RUTTER AVE, KINGSTON, PA, 18704, with a listed phone of (570) 288-7405. NPI 1457348781 was issued on 10/03/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ANDREWS 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 103 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 34 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 48% brand-name and 52% 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.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 913 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 558 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

703 RUTTER AVE
KINGSTON, PA 18704

Provider Details

NPI 1457348781
Specialty Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/03/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANTHONY ANDREWS, 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 INNOVATION CENTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA LLC
KINGSTON, PA

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 ANTHONY ANDREWS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$999

Largest payer

Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, 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 — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ANTHONY ANDREWS, MD. To verify ANTHONY ANDREWS, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

ANTHONY ANDREWS, MD — brand share 48.0%
Specialty average (est.)

48% brand-name claims vs 52% generic, on 103 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.

103
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
144
Total Day Supply
3,846
Brand vs Generic
48% brand / 52% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.94
Gender Split
53% female / 47% 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
42
Ketorolac Tromethamine
31

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

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview

How ANTHONY ANDREWS, MD fits within the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.

913
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
558
Avg Claims per Provider

ANTHONY ANDREWS, MD's 103 claims are below the specialty average of 558.

Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

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

Compare Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANTHONY ANDREWS, MD's specialty?
ANTHONY ANDREWS, MD specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in KINGSTON, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does ANTHONY ANDREWS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANTHONY ANDREWS, MD wrote 103 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 34 beneficiaries.
Where is ANTHONY ANDREWS, MD located?
ANTHONY ANDREWS, MD is located at 703 RUTTER AVE, KINGSTON, PA, 18704. Phone: (570) 288-7405.
What is ANTHONY ANDREWS, MD's NPI number?
ANTHONY ANDREWS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457348781, issued on 10/03/2005.
Does ANTHONY ANDREWS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANTHONY ANDREWS, MD's prescribing is 48% brand-name and 52% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 913 Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider writes 558 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANTHONY ANDREWS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANTHONY ANDREWS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Ketorolac Tromethamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANTHONY ANDREWS, MD accept Medicare?
ANTHONY ANDREWS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 103 Part D claims and 34 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANTHONY ANDREWS, MD's credentials?
ANTHONY ANDREWS, MD's NPI is 1457348781 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.

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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