2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1144660408 O.D.,M.S.
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BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S.

Optometrist in BROOKLYN, New York. 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
158
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
66%
generic claims · 34% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.7221/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$160.14
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in BROOKLYN, New York with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 158 claims across 34 beneficiaries — 34% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.7221/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $160.14 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.7221 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 158 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/01/2013

NPI 1144660408

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

158 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

79.7221/100 3.377899999999997% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New York

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Optometrist share within New York

1. Optometrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Optometrist share within New York

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.7221/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 79.7221/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 79.7221/100 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.

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BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S. is a Optometrist provider practicing in BROOKLYN, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.,M.S.. NPI: 1144660408. 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.

BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D.,M.S. credentials at 629 EASTERN PKWY, BROOKLYN, NY, 11213, with a listed phone of (718) 708-5360. NPI 1144660408 was issued on 07/01/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARTHUR 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 158 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 34 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 34% brand-name and 66% 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 79.7221/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.3887, Cost 54.5607), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Optometrist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 60,463 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 257 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

629 EASTERN PKWY
BROOKLYN, NY 11213

Provider Details

NPI 1144660408
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.,M.S.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/01/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

79.7221
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.3887
Quality
54.5607
Cost
88
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S. 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.

STATE OF NEW YORK COMPTROLLERS OFFICE
NEW YORK, NY

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 BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$160

Largest payer

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES 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 — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S.. To verify BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S.'s current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S. — brand share 34.0%
Specialty average (est.)

34% brand-name claims vs 66% generic, on 158 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.

158
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
196
Total Day Supply
5,452
Brand vs Generic
34% brand / 66% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$13K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27

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
86
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
25
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
14
Travoprost
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

60,463
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider

BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S.'s 158 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ARTHUR.

Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S.'s specialty?
BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S. specializes in Optometrist and practices in BROOKLYN, New York. Credentials: O.D.,M.S..
How much does BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S. wrote 158 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 34 beneficiaries.
What is BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S.'s Medicare quality score?
BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.7221/100 (Quality: 73.3887, Cost: 54.5607). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S. located?
BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S. is located at 629 EASTERN PKWY, BROOKLYN, NY, 11213. Phone: (718) 708-5360.
What is BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S.'s NPI number?
BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144660408, issued on 07/01/2013.
Does BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S.'s prescribing is 34% brand-name and 66% generic drugs by claim count, with $13K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 60,463 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 257 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Xiidra. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S. accept Medicare?
BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 158 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 BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S.'s credentials?
BENJAMIN ARTHUR, O.D.,M.S.'s NPI is 1144660408 with credentials O.D.,M.S.. 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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