2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1962425710 M.D.
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BRIAN WILLOUGHBY, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in DENVER, Colorado. 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
106
Medicare Part D claims · 57 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$151.34
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BRIAN WILLOUGHBY, M.D. filed 106 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in DENVER, Colorado, prescribing 87% generic.

106
Part D claims, 2023
87%
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 WILLOUGHBY, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

106 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BRIAN WILLOUGHBY, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 WILLOUGHBY, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/25/2006

NPI 1962425710

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

106 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Colorado

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ophthalmology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Ophthalmology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 WILLOUGHBY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3150 E 3RD AVE STE 100, DENVER, CO, 80206, with a listed phone of (303) 320-5700. NPI 1962425710 was issued on 07/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WILLOUGHBY 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 106 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 57 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 42.5%. 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.

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

3150 E 3RD AVE STE 100
DENVER, CO 80206

Provider Details

NPI 1962425710
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/25/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRIAN WILLOUGHBY, 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.

TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY SUBSPECIALTY SURGEONS PLLC
LONE TREE, CO

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

Total received

$151

Largest payer

DePuy Synthes Sales 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

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

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 106 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.

106
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
57
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
106
Total Day Supply
1,079
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$663
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
45 (42.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BRIAN WILLOUGHBY, 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
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
37
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
23
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
19

* 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 WILLOUGHBY, 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 WILLOUGHBY, M.D.'s 106 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN WILLOUGHBY, M.D.'s specialty?
BRIAN WILLOUGHBY, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in DENVER, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BRIAN WILLOUGHBY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN WILLOUGHBY, M.D. wrote 106 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 57 beneficiaries.
Where is BRIAN WILLOUGHBY, M.D. located?
BRIAN WILLOUGHBY, M.D. is located at 3150 E 3RD AVE STE 100, DENVER, CO, 80206. Phone: (303) 320-5700.
What is BRIAN WILLOUGHBY, M.D.'s NPI number?
BRIAN WILLOUGHBY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962425710, issued on 07/25/2006.
Does BRIAN WILLOUGHBY, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRIAN WILLOUGHBY, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $663 in brand drug costs.
Does BRIAN WILLOUGHBY, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, BRIAN WILLOUGHBY, M.D. had 45 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 42.5%.
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 WILLOUGHBY, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN WILLOUGHBY, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Acetaminophen-Codeine, Tobramycin-Dexamethasone, Erythromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN WILLOUGHBY, M.D. accept Medicare?
BRIAN WILLOUGHBY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 106 Part D claims and 57 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN WILLOUGHBY, M.D.'s credentials?
BRIAN WILLOUGHBY, M.D.'s NPI is 1962425710 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.
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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