NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1336147784 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Bruce Altman, M.D.
Ophthalmology Physician in Danbury, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,388 in Ophthalmology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.2/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$754
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Bruce Altman, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.2/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 5,575 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 94.2/100
- MIPS score · +11 vs avg
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Bruce Altman, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1336147784), first enumerated 07/11/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 5,575 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.2/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$754 in reported industry payments (12 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1336147784 · Ophthalmology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · MIPS-ELITE · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1336147784
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-MID 22K Ophthalmology Physician
- MIPS-ELITE 94.2/100
- RX-MID 5,575
- BOOK-THIN 347 in Connecticut
- PHOTO-FINISH Lawrence Ross · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Altman · this pr…
Altman · this provider
94.2 MIPS pts
- Richard Stewart …
Richard Stewart
94.3 MIPS pts
- Darin Haivala · …
Darin Haivala
94.3 MIPS pts
- Shipra Gupta · n…
Shipra Gupta
94.3 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Bruce Altman, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
94 ≥ 73rd percentile 73% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Bruce Altman, M.D. sits
This provider among ophthalmology physician peers
Across the 8,767 ophthalmology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Bruce Altman, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 96% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 66% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one ophthalmology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Bruce Altman, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Bruce Altman, 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 Bruce Altman, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
5,575 274% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
94.2/100 10.7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Bruce Altman, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 94.2/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1336147784 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/11/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
94.2464
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
78.2615
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Bruce Altman, 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.
Connecticut Eye Consultants PC
Danbury, CT
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 Bruce Altman, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$754
Largest payer
ABBVIE 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
Bruce Altman, M.D. - brand share 30.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 5,575 2024 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 2024.
5,575
Total Claims
$438K
Total Drug Cost
1,078
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 9,719.233
- Total Day Supply
- 271,795
- Brand vs Generic
- 30% brand / 70% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $354K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $83K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 78.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.15
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 24, 65-74: 316, 75-84: 470, 85+: 268
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Bruce Altman, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
1,563 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 599
Dorzolamide-Timolol
599 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate 578
Prednisolone Acetate
578 claims
- Timolol Maleate 480
Timolol Maleate
480 claims
- Dorzolamide Hcl 452
Dorzolamide Hcl
452 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 382
Brimonidine Tartrate
382 claims
- Ketorolac Trometha… 203
Ketorolac Tromethamine
203 claims
- Lumigan 193
Lumigan
193 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,563 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 599 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 578 |
| Timolol Maleate | 480 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 452 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 382 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 203 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 193 |
| Travoprost | 132 |
| Vyzulta Latanoprostene Bunod | 130 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Bruce Altman, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.
22,388
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,490
Avg Claims per Provider
Bruce Altman, M.D.'s 5,575 claims are above the specialty average of 1,490.
Nationwide Ophthalmology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Altman, both outside Connecticut so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (94.2 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Altman.
One of 347 Ophthalmology Physician providers enrolled in Connecticut, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Marcio Abreu
M.D.
Bridgeport, CT
Dr. Laura Andrews
MD
Waterbury, CT
Shimy Apoorva
Waterbury, CT
Dr. Yehuda Assouline
M.D.
Danbury, CT
Dr. Duane Austin
M.D.
West Hartford, CT
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bruce Altman, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Bruce Altman, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Danbury, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Bruce Altman, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Bruce Altman, M.D. wrote 5,575 Medicare Part D claims totaling $438K in drug costs for 1,078 beneficiaries.
What is Bruce Altman, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Bruce Altman, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.2/100 (Quality: 78.3). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Bruce Altman, M.D. located? ▼
Bruce Altman, M.D. is located at 69 SAND PIT RD, Danbury, CT, 06810. Phone: (203) 791-2020.
What is Bruce Altman, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Bruce Altman, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336147784, issued on 07/11/2005.
Does Bruce Altman, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Bruce Altman, M.D.'s prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $354K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 22,388 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,490 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Bruce Altman, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Bruce Altman, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Bruce Altman, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Bruce Altman, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,575 Part D claims and 1,078 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Bruce Altman, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Bruce Altman, M.D.'s NPI is 1336147784 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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