2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1841201134 M.D.
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BRET WAGENHORST, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in TIFTON, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 742 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
78.4148/100
▼ 5 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

BRET WAGENHORST, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.4148/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,952 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

78.4148/100
MIPS score · -5 vs avg
4K
Part D claims, 2023
70%
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.

BRET WAGENHORST, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

78 27th percentile higher than 27% of 477,587 scored providers

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

BRET WAGENHORST, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 BRET WAGENHORST, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/11/2006

NPI 1841201134

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,952 178% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

78.4148/100 4.685199999999995% pts

Above neutral 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

BRET WAGENHORST, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.4148/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 78.4148/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%78.4%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 78.4148/100 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).

BRET WAGENHORST, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1803 OLD OCILLA RD, TIFTON, GA, 31794, with a listed phone of (229) 386-2181. NPI 1841201134 was issued on 08/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WAGENHORST 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 3,952 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 742 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $450K in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% 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 78.4148/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 58.6889, Cost 66.1501), 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

1803 OLD OCILLA RD
TIFTON, GA 31794

Provider Details

NPI 1841201134
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/11/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

78.4148
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
58.6889
Quality
66.1501
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRET WAGENHORST, M.D. 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.

TIFT REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM INC
TIFTON, GA

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

BRET WAGENHORST, M.D. — brand share 30.0%
Specialty average (est.)

30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 3,952 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.

3,952
Total Claims
$450K
Total Drug Cost
742
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,758
Total Day Supply
190,129
Brand vs Generic
30% brand / 70% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$343K
Generic Drug Cost
$106K
Antibiotic Claims
61

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.50
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 50, 65-74: 260, 75-84: 306, 85+: 126

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BRET WAGENHORST, M.D. 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
1,476
Timolol Maleate
606
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
255
Brimonidine Tartrate
253
Ketorolac Tromethamine
217
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
173
Dorzolamide Hcl
148
Prednisolone Acetate
100
Travoprost
75
Restasis
Cyclosporine
65

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How BRET WAGENHORST, M.D. 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

BRET WAGENHORST, M.D.'s 3,952 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 WAGENHORST.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRET WAGENHORST, M.D.'s specialty?
BRET WAGENHORST, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in TIFTON, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BRET WAGENHORST, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRET WAGENHORST, M.D. wrote 3,952 Medicare Part D claims totaling $450K in drug costs for 742 beneficiaries.
What is BRET WAGENHORST, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
BRET WAGENHORST, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.4148/100 (Quality: 58.6889, Cost: 66.1501). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRET WAGENHORST, M.D. located?
BRET WAGENHORST, M.D. is located at 1803 OLD OCILLA RD, TIFTON, GA, 31794. Phone: (229) 386-2181.
What is BRET WAGENHORST, M.D.'s NPI number?
BRET WAGENHORST, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841201134, issued on 08/11/2006.
Does BRET WAGENHORST, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRET WAGENHORST, M.D.'s prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $343K 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 BRET WAGENHORST, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRET WAGENHORST, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRET WAGENHORST, M.D. accept Medicare?
BRET WAGENHORST, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,952 Part D claims and 742 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRET WAGENHORST, M.D.'s credentials?
BRET WAGENHORST, M.D.'s NPI is 1841201134 with credentials M.D.. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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