2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1982788030 MD
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AVERY ALEXANDER, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in APPLETON, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 410 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.0K
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: AVERY ALEXANDER, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in APPLETON, Wisconsin with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 410 beneficiaries — 30% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.0K across 16 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: AVERY ALEXANDER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,686 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)

AVERY ALEXANDER, MD 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).

AVERY ALEXANDER, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/25/2006

NPI 1982788030

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,686 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% 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

AVERY ALEXANDER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 75/100 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).

AVERY ALEXANDER, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in APPLETON, Wisconsin, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1982788030. 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.

AVERY ALEXANDER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 250 N METRO DRIVE, APPLETON, WI, 54913, with a listed phone of (920) 830-2020. NPI 1982788030 was issued on 10/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALEXANDER 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 1,686 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 410 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $89K in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, 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

250 N METRO DRIVE
APPLETON, WI 54913

Provider Details

NPI 1982788030
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/25/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Individual

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 AVERY ALEXANDER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.0K

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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

AVERY ALEXANDER, MD — brand share 30.0%
Specialty average (est.)

30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 1,686 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.

1,686
Total Claims
$89K
Total Drug Cost
410
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,103
Total Day Supply
88,797
Brand vs Generic
30% brand / 70% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$56K
Generic Drug Cost
$33K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.88
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 238, 75-84: 135, 85+: 23

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
729
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
550
Ofloxacin
129
Prolensa
Bromfenac Sodium
49
Timolol Maleate
47
Lotemax Sm
Loteprednol Etabonate
40
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
28
Prednisolone Acetate
24
Ketorolac Tromethamine
19
Vyzulta
Latanoprostene Bunod
19

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How AVERY ALEXANDER, 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

AVERY ALEXANDER, MD's 1,686 claims are above 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 ALEXANDER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AVERY ALEXANDER, MD's specialty?
AVERY ALEXANDER, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in APPLETON, Wisconsin. Credentials: MD.
How much does AVERY ALEXANDER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AVERY ALEXANDER, MD wrote 1,686 Medicare Part D claims totaling $89K in drug costs for 410 beneficiaries.
What is AVERY ALEXANDER, MD's Medicare quality score?
AVERY ALEXANDER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is AVERY ALEXANDER, MD located?
AVERY ALEXANDER, MD is located at 250 N METRO DRIVE, APPLETON, WI, 54913. Phone: (920) 830-2020.
What is AVERY ALEXANDER, MD's NPI number?
AVERY ALEXANDER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982788030, issued on 10/25/2006.
Does AVERY ALEXANDER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AVERY ALEXANDER, MD's prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $56K 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 AVERY ALEXANDER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AVERY ALEXANDER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Ofloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AVERY ALEXANDER, MD accept Medicare?
AVERY ALEXANDER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,686 Part D claims and 410 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AVERY ALEXANDER, MD's credentials?
AVERY ALEXANDER, MD's NPI is 1982788030 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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