2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1861644817 MD
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BETH AMSPAUGH, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa. 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
905
Medicare Part D claims · 172 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
56%
generic claims · 44% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.9954/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$373.33
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BETH AMSPAUGH, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 905 claims across 172 beneficiaries — 44% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.9954/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $373.33 across 17 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BETH AMSPAUGH, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.9954 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 905 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)

BETH AMSPAUGH, 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).

BETH AMSPAUGH, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/21/2008

NPI 1861644817

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

905 36% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

97.9954/100 14.89540000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Iowa

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within Iowa

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BETH AMSPAUGH, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.9954/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 97.9954/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 97.9954/100 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).

BETH AMSPAUGH, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1861644817. 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.

BETH AMSPAUGH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2101 WESTOWN PKWY, WEST DES MOINES, IA, 50265, with a listed phone of (515) 225-2566. NPI 1861644817 was issued on 10/21/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AMSPAUGH 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 905 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 172 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $183K in drug spend, split 44% brand-name and 56% 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 97.9954/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 95.9908), 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

2101 WESTOWN PKWY
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265

Provider Details

NPI 1861644817
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/21/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.9954
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
95.9908
Quality

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 BETH AMSPAUGH, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$373

Largest payer

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

BETH AMSPAUGH, MD — brand share 44.0%
Specialty average (est.)

44% brand-name claims vs 56% generic, on 905 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.

905
Total Claims
$183K
Total Drug Cost
172
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,559
Total Day Supply
43,573
Brand vs Generic
44% brand / 56% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$167K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
66% female / 34% 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
287
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
96
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
71
Rhopressa
Netarsudil Mesylate
39
Prednisolone Acetate
36
Timolol Maleate
35
Dorzolamide Hcl
34
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
33
Rocklatan
Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost
32
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
31

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How BETH AMSPAUGH, 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

BETH AMSPAUGH, MD's 905 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BETH AMSPAUGH, MD's specialty?
BETH AMSPAUGH, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa. Credentials: MD.
How much does BETH AMSPAUGH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BETH AMSPAUGH, MD wrote 905 Medicare Part D claims totaling $183K in drug costs for 172 beneficiaries.
What is BETH AMSPAUGH, MD's Medicare quality score?
BETH AMSPAUGH, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.9954/100 (Quality: 95.9908). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BETH AMSPAUGH, MD located?
BETH AMSPAUGH, MD is located at 2101 WESTOWN PKWY, WEST DES MOINES, IA, 50265. Phone: (515) 225-2566.
What is BETH AMSPAUGH, MD's NPI number?
BETH AMSPAUGH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861644817, issued on 10/21/2008.
Does BETH AMSPAUGH, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BETH AMSPAUGH, MD's prescribing is 44% brand-name and 56% generic drugs by claim count, with $167K 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 BETH AMSPAUGH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BETH AMSPAUGH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Lumigan, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BETH AMSPAUGH, MD accept Medicare?
BETH AMSPAUGH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 905 Part D claims and 172 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BETH AMSPAUGH, MD's credentials?
BETH AMSPAUGH, MD's NPI is 1861644817 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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