2026 NPPES data Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician NPI 1801874896 MD PHD PA
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BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician in JUPITER, Florida. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 663 beneficiaries · Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician avg: 266
Generic prescribing
67%
generic claims · 33% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,142 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

0/100
MIPS score · -83 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
67%
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.

BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA'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

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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)

BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/09/2006

NPI 1801874896

Primary specialty

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician

Rare

242 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,142 1081% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 266

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician share within Florida

1. Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician share within Florida

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician) — 0/100 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).

BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician provider holding MD PHD PA credentials at 2141 S HIGHWAY A1A ALT, JUPITER, FL, 33477, with a listed phone of (561) 747-4100. NPI 1801874896 was issued on 01/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SIMONS 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 3,142 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 663 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $226K in drug spend, split 33% brand-name and 67% 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 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 242 enrolled providers across 40 states and an average of 266 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

2141 S HIGHWAY A1A ALT
JUPITER, FL 33477

Provider Details

NPI 1801874896
Specialty Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician
Credentials MD PHD PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/09/2006

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

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA 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.

BRAD D. SIMONS, MD,PHD, PA
JUPITER, FL
MAGRUDER EYE INSTITUTE PLLC
JUPITER, FL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA. To verify BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA — brand share 33.0%
Specialty average (est.)

33% brand-name claims vs 67% generic, on 3,142 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.

3,142
Total Claims
$226K
Total Drug Cost
663
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,708
Total Day Supply
130,254
Brand vs Generic
33% brand / 67% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$175K
Generic Drug Cost
$51K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.58
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 85, 65-74: 302, 75-84: 213, 85+: 63

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Latanoprost
1,034
Azelastine Hcl
375
Olopatadine Hcl
260
Timolol Maleate
183
Brimonidine Tartrate
156
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
138
Prednisolone Acetate
121
Ketorolac Tromethamine
116
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
96
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
93

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

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician Overview

How BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA fits within the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician landscape nationally.

242
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician Providers in US
40
States with Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician
266
Avg Claims per Provider

BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA's 3,142 claims are above the specialty average of 266.

Nearby Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician Providers in Florida

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

Compare Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA's specialty?
BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA specializes in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician and practices in JUPITER, Florida. Credentials: MD PHD PA.
How much does BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA wrote 3,142 Medicare Part D claims totaling $226K in drug costs for 663 beneficiaries.
What is BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA's Medicare quality score?
BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA 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 BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA located?
BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA is located at 2141 S HIGHWAY A1A ALT, JUPITER, FL, 33477. Phone: (561) 747-4100.
What is BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA's NPI number?
BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801874896, issued on 01/09/2006.
Does BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA's prescribing is 33% brand-name and 67% generic drugs by claim count, with $175K in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 242 Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician providers across 40 states in the US. The average Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician provider writes 266 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Azelastine Hcl, Olopatadine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA accept Medicare?
BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,142 Part D claims and 663 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA's credentials?
BRAD SIMONS, MD PHD PA's NPI is 1801874896 with credentials MD PHD PA. 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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