2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1093987893 M.D.
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BRIAN FOWLER, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in MEMPHIS, Tennessee. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 330 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$77.5K
50 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BRIAN FOWLER, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MEMPHIS, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 330 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $77.5K across 50 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BRIAN FOWLER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,112 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)

BRIAN FOWLER, 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).

BRIAN FOWLER, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/01/2008

NPI 1093987893

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,112 22% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Tennessee

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 75/100 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 FOWLER, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in MEMPHIS, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1093987893. 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.

BRIAN FOWLER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1068 CRESTHAVEN RD STE 400, MEMPHIS, TN, 38119, with a listed phone of (901) 448-6650. NPI 1093987893 was issued on 04/01/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FOWLER 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 1,112 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 330 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $49K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.0%. 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, 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

1068 CRESTHAVEN RD STE 400
MEMPHIS, TN 38119

Provider Details

NPI 1093987893
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/01/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRIAN FOWLER, 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.

UT MEDICAL GROUP INC
MEMPHIS, TN

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 FOWLER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$77.5K

Largest payer

Amgen Inc.

Most common payment type

Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program

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

BRIAN FOWLER, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 1,112 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.

1,112
Total Claims
$49K
Total Drug Cost
330
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,281
Total Day Supply
28,436
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$27K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K
Opioid Claims
89 (8.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
595

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.34
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 41, 65-74: 150, 75-84: 108, 85+: 31

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Doxycycline Hyclate
553
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
217
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
86
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
50
Doxycycline Monohydrate
32
Prednisolone Acetate
30
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
27
Azithromycin
13
Ondansetron Hcl
12
Restasis
Cyclosporine
12

* 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 FOWLER, 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

BRIAN FOWLER, M.D.'s 1,112 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN FOWLER, M.D.'s specialty?
BRIAN FOWLER, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in MEMPHIS, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BRIAN FOWLER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN FOWLER, M.D. wrote 1,112 Medicare Part D claims totaling $49K in drug costs for 330 beneficiaries.
What is BRIAN FOWLER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
BRIAN FOWLER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRIAN FOWLER, M.D. located?
BRIAN FOWLER, M.D. is located at 1068 CRESTHAVEN RD STE 400, MEMPHIS, TN, 38119. Phone: (901) 448-6650.
What is BRIAN FOWLER, M.D.'s NPI number?
BRIAN FOWLER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093987893, issued on 04/01/2008.
Does BRIAN FOWLER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRIAN FOWLER, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $27K in brand drug costs.
Does BRIAN FOWLER, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, BRIAN FOWLER, M.D. had 89 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.0%.
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 FOWLER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN FOWLER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN FOWLER, M.D. accept Medicare?
BRIAN FOWLER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,112 Part D claims and 330 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN FOWLER, M.D.'s credentials?
BRIAN FOWLER, M.D.'s NPI is 1093987893 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.

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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