2026 NPPES data Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1679543680 M.D.
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ARON ROSE, M.D.

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in WATERBURY, Connecticut. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 339 beneficiaries · Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.3965/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: ARON ROSE, M.D. is a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WATERBURY, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 339 beneficiaries — 32% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.3965/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What the federal data shows

ARON ROSE, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.3965/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,577 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

89.3965/100
MIPS score · +6 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
68%
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.

ARON ROSE, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

89 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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)

ARON ROSE, M.D. 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).

ARON ROSE, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/23/2006

NPI 1679543680

Primary specialty

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Rare

354 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,577 47% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,962

MIPS final score

89.3965/100 6.296500000000009% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ARON ROSE, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.3965/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — 89.3965/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.4%
MIPS final score (Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — 89.3965/100 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).

ARON ROSE, M.D. is a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider practicing in WATERBURY, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1679543680. 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.

ARON ROSE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1201 W MAIN ST, WATERBURY, CT, 06708, with a listed phone of (203) 597-9100. NPI 1679543680 was issued on 01/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ROSE 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 1,577 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 339 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $135K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% 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 89.3965/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 64.655), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 354 enrolled providers across 42 states and an average of 2,962 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

1201 W MAIN ST
WATERBURY, CT 06708

Provider Details

NPI 1679543680
Specialty Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/23/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

89.3965
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
64.655
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

ARON ROSE, M.D. — brand share 32.0%
Specialty average (est.)

32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 1,577 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.

1,577
Total Claims
$135K
Total Drug Cost
339
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,832
Total Day Supply
80,334
Brand vs Generic
32% brand / 68% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$105K
Generic Drug Cost
$30K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
63% female / 37% 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
607
Ofloxacin
170
Prednisolone Acetate
169
Timolol Maleate
101
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
95
Dorzolamide Hcl
75
Brimonidine Tartrate
68
Simbrinza
Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart
46
Travoprost
32
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
25

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

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview

How ARON ROSE, M.D. fits within the Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.

354
Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
42
States with Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
2,962
Avg Claims per Provider

ARON ROSE, M.D.'s 1,577 claims are below the specialty average of 2,962.

Nearby Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARON ROSE, M.D.'s specialty?
ARON ROSE, M.D. specializes in Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in WATERBURY, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ARON ROSE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ARON ROSE, M.D. wrote 1,577 Medicare Part D claims totaling $135K in drug costs for 339 beneficiaries.
What is ARON ROSE, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ARON ROSE, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.3965/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 64.655). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ARON ROSE, M.D. located?
ARON ROSE, M.D. is located at 1201 W MAIN ST, WATERBURY, CT, 06708. Phone: (203) 597-9100.
What is ARON ROSE, M.D.'s NPI number?
ARON ROSE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679543680, issued on 01/23/2006.
Does ARON ROSE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ARON ROSE, M.D.'s prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $105K in brand drug costs.
How many Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 354 Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers across 42 states in the US. The average Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider writes 2,962 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ARON ROSE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ARON ROSE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Ofloxacin, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ARON ROSE, M.D. accept Medicare?
ARON ROSE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,577 Part D claims and 339 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ARON ROSE, M.D.'s credentials?
ARON ROSE, M.D.'s NPI is 1679543680 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.

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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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