2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1699729103 MD
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BRENT CRYMES, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in ATHENS, Georgia. 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 · 715 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96.855/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$511
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BRENT CRYMES, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ATHENS, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 715 beneficiaries — 18% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.855/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $511 across 19 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BRENT CRYMES, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.855 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,129 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)

BRENT CRYMES, 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).

BRENT CRYMES, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/20/2006

NPI 1699729103

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,129 120% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

96.855/100 13.75500000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRENT CRYMES, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.855/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 96.855/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.9%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 96.855/100 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).

BRENT CRYMES, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in ATHENS, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1699729103. 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.

BRENT CRYMES, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 105 TRINITY PL, ATHENS, GA, 30607, with a listed phone of (706) 549-9993. NPI 1699729103 was issued on 05/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CRYMES 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 3,129 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 715 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $232K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% 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 96.855/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 89.5168), 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

105 TRINITY PL
ATHENS, GA 30607

Provider Details

NPI 1699729103
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/20/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.855
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
89.5168
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

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 BRENT CRYMES, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$511

Largest payer

NEW WORLD MEDICAL,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 · Typical

BRENT CRYMES, MD — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 3,129 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.

3,129
Total Claims
$232K
Total Drug Cost
715
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,567
Total Day Supply
157,842
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$159K
Generic Drug Cost
$73K
Antibiotic Claims
36

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 291, 75-84: 286, 85+: 101

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
1,067
Timolol Maleate
476
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
384
Brimonidine Tartrate
256
Prednisolone Acetate
171
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
159
Dorzolamide Hcl
85
Travoprost
54
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
53
Restasis
Cyclosporine
52

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How BRENT CRYMES, 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

BRENT CRYMES, MD's 3,129 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRENT CRYMES, MD's specialty?
BRENT CRYMES, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in ATHENS, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does BRENT CRYMES, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRENT CRYMES, MD wrote 3,129 Medicare Part D claims totaling $232K in drug costs for 715 beneficiaries.
What is BRENT CRYMES, MD's Medicare quality score?
BRENT CRYMES, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.855/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 89.5168). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRENT CRYMES, MD located?
BRENT CRYMES, MD is located at 105 TRINITY PL, ATHENS, GA, 30607. Phone: (706) 549-9993.
What is BRENT CRYMES, MD's NPI number?
BRENT CRYMES, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699729103, issued on 05/20/2006.
Does BRENT CRYMES, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRENT CRYMES, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $159K 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 BRENT CRYMES, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRENT CRYMES, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRENT CRYMES, MD accept Medicare?
BRENT CRYMES, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,129 Part D claims and 715 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRENT CRYMES, MD's credentials?
BRENT CRYMES, MD's NPI is 1699729103 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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