2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1437318409 MD
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BRIAN ALDER, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in LAS VEGAS, Nevada. 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 · 761 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.7451/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$53.72
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BRIAN ALDER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.7451/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,346 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.7451/100
MIPS score · +9 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.

BRIAN ALDER, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

92 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

BRIAN ALDER, MD 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 BRIAN ALDER, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/05/2008

NPI 1437318409

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,346 136% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

91.7451/100 8.6451% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Nevada

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Nevada providers

Nevada providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Nevada

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRIAN ALDER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.7451/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 91.7451/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.7%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 91.7451/100 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).

BRIAN ALDER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3575 PECOS MCLEOD, LAS VEGAS, NV, 89121, with a listed phone of (702) 731-2088. NPI 1437318409 was issued on 06/05/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALDER 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 3,346 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 761 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% 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 91.7451/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.7471, Cost 88.9032), 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

3575 PECOS MCLEOD
LAS VEGAS, NV 89121

Provider Details

NPI 1437318409
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/05/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.7451
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.7471
Quality
88.9032
Cost
95
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRIAN ALDER, MD 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.

SHEPHERD EYE CENTER LTD
LAS VEGAS, NV

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

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 BRIAN ALDER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$54

Largest payer

Dompe US, 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

BRIAN ALDER, MD — brand share 32.0%
Specialty average (est.)

32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 3,346 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.

3,346
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
761
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,491
Total Day Supply
148,590
Brand vs Generic
32% brand / 68% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1000K
Generic Drug Cost
$57K
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.55
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 45, 65-74: 280, 75-84: 325, 85+: 111

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BRIAN ALDER, MD 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
Prednisolone Acetate
570
Latanoprost
456
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate
424
Ofloxacin
323
Timolol Maleate
219
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
205
Acyclovir
182
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
147
Brimonidine Tartrate
115
Restasis
Cyclosporine
104

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How BRIAN ALDER, 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

BRIAN ALDER, MD's 3,346 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Nevada

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN ALDER, MD's specialty?
BRIAN ALDER, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in LAS VEGAS, Nevada. Credentials: MD.
How much does BRIAN ALDER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN ALDER, MD wrote 3,346 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 761 beneficiaries.
What is BRIAN ALDER, MD's Medicare quality score?
BRIAN ALDER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.7451/100 (Quality: 87.7471, Cost: 88.9032). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRIAN ALDER, MD located?
BRIAN ALDER, MD is located at 3575 PECOS MCLEOD, LAS VEGAS, NV, 89121. Phone: (702) 731-2088.
What is BRIAN ALDER, MD's NPI number?
BRIAN ALDER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437318409, issued on 06/05/2008.
Does BRIAN ALDER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRIAN ALDER, MD's prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $1000K 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 BRIAN ALDER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN ALDER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Latanoprost, Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN ALDER, MD accept Medicare?
BRIAN ALDER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,346 Part D claims and 761 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN ALDER, MD's credentials?
BRIAN ALDER, MD's NPI is 1437318409 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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