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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1598778912 MD
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Ophthalmology Physician in Opelika, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,082 in Ophthalmology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 468 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · Penalty band
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Bertrand Anz, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,873 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 0/100
- MIPS score · -83 vs avg
- 3K
- 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.
Bertrand Anz, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Bertrand Anz, MD sits
This provider among ophthalmology physician peers
Across the 9,866 ophthalmology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Bertrand Anz, MD writes more Part D claims than 84% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 0% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one ophthalmology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Bertrand Anz, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Bertrand Anz, 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).
What does the federal data show about Bertrand Anz, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,873 102% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
0/100 83.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Bertrand Anz, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 0/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) - 0/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Bertrand Anz, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 122 N 20TH ST, Opelika, AL, 36801, with a listed phone of (334) 749-1486. NPI 1598778912 was issued on 08/15/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,873 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 468 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $287K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,082 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1598778912 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/15/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
Reporting: Individual
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Bertrand Anz, MD - brand share 32.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 2,873 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.
2,873
Total Claims
$287K
Total Drug Cost
468
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,413
- Total Day Supply
- 125,220
- Brand vs Generic
- 32% brand / 68% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $174K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $114K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.26
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 30, 65-74: 176, 75-84: 181, 85+: 81
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Bertrand Anz, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
958 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate
Brimonidine Tartrate
457 claims
- Dorzolamide Hcl
Dorzolamide Hcl
402 claims
- Travoprost 378
Travoprost
378 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 120
Dorzolamide-Timolol
120 claims
- Lumigan 72
Lumigan
72 claims
- Combigan 65
Combigan
65 claims
- Rhopressa 60
Rhopressa
60 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 958 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 457 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 402 |
| Travoprost | 378 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 120 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 72 |
| Combigan Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 65 |
| Rhopressa Netarsudil Mesylate | 60 |
| Vyzulta Latanoprostene Bunod | 48 |
| Alphagan P Brimonidine Tartrate | 40 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Bertrand Anz, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.
22,082
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider
Bertrand Anz, MD's 2,873 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Anz.
Dr. Michael Albert
MD
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Matthew Albright
MD
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Aric Aldridge
M.D.
Dothan, AL
Dr. Thomas Allison
M.D.
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Melton Ambrose
M.D.
Killen, AL
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Alabama medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bertrand Anz, MD's specialty? ▼
Bertrand Anz, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Opelika, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does Bertrand Anz, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Bertrand Anz, MD wrote 2,873 Medicare Part D claims totaling $287K in drug costs for 468 beneficiaries.
What is Bertrand Anz, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Bertrand Anz, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Bertrand Anz, MD located? ▼
Bertrand Anz, MD is located at 122 N 20TH ST, Opelika, AL, 36801. Phone: (334) 749-1486.
What is Bertrand Anz, MD's NPI number? ▼
Bertrand Anz, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598778912, issued on 08/15/2006.
Does Bertrand Anz, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Bertrand Anz, MD's prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $174K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 22,082 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 Bertrand Anz, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Bertrand Anz, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Brimonidine Tartrate, Dorzolamide Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Bertrand Anz, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Bertrand Anz, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,873 Part D claims and 468 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Bertrand Anz, MD's credentials? ▼
Bertrand Anz, MD's NPI is 1598778912 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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