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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1407878267 MD
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Ophthalmology Physician in Cleveland, Tennessee.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,082 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.
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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 511 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
13.3/100
▼ 70 pts below national avg 83.1 · Penalty band
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Bruce Faerber, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 13.3/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,987 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 13.3/100
- MIPS score · -70 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- 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.
Bruce Faerber, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
13 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored 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.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Bruce Faerber, MD sits
This provider among ophthalmology physician peers
Across the 9,866 ophthalmology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Bruce Faerber, MD writes more Part D claims than 71% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 3% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one ophthalmology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Bruce Faerber, MD. 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 Faerber, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Faerber, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,987 40% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
13.3/100 69.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Bruce Faerber, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 13.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) - 13.3/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Bruce Faerber, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2175 CHAMBLISS AVE NW, Cleveland, TN, 37311, with a listed phone of (423) 473-7200. NPI 1407878267 was issued on 07/24/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,987 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 511 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $73K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 13.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 44.2), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,082 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1407878267 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/24/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
13.2735
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
44.2449
Cost
Reporting: Individual
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Bruce Faerber, MD - brand share 15.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 1,987 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.
1,987
Total Claims
$73K
Total Drug Cost
511
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,897
- Total Day Supply
- 73,849
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $40K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $33K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.20
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 49, 65-74: 228, 75-84: 183, 85+: 51
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Bruce Faerber, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Erythromycin
Erythromycin
892 claims
- Latanoprost 341
Latanoprost
341 claims
- Timolol Maleate 207
Timolol Maleate
207 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate 119
Prednisolone Acetate
119 claims
- Neomycin-Polymyxin… 84
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
84 claims
- Moxifloxacin 63
Moxifloxacin
63 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 52
Dorzolamide-Timolol
52 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 44
Brimonidine Tartrate
44 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 892 |
| Latanoprost | 341 |
| Timolol Maleate | 207 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 119 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 84 |
| Moxifloxacin Moxifloxacin Hcl | 63 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 52 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 44 |
| Combigan Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 20 |
| Travoprost | 18 |
* 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 Faerber, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.
22,082
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider
Bruce Faerber, MD's 1,987 claims are above 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 Faerber.
Dr. Brent Aebi
M.D.
Bristol, TN
Khandaker Ahad
Murfreesboro, TN
Dr. Harold Akin
MD
Murfreesboro, TN
Dr. Nancy Alison
M.D.
Johnson City, TN
Dr. Mitchell Allphin
MD
Nashville, TN
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Tennessee medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bruce Faerber, MD's specialty? ▼
Bruce Faerber, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Cleveland, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does Bruce Faerber, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Bruce Faerber, MD wrote 1,987 Medicare Part D claims totaling $73K in drug costs for 511 beneficiaries.
What is Bruce Faerber, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Bruce Faerber, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 13.3/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 44.2). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Bruce Faerber, MD located? ▼
Bruce Faerber, MD is located at 2175 CHAMBLISS AVE NW, Cleveland, TN, 37311. Phone: (423) 473-7200.
What is Bruce Faerber, MD's NPI number? ▼
Bruce Faerber, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407878267, issued on 07/24/2006.
Does Bruce Faerber, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Bruce Faerber, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $40K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 22,082 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 Bruce Faerber, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Bruce Faerber, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Erythromycin, Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Bruce Faerber, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Bruce Faerber, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,987 Part D claims and 511 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Bruce Faerber, MD's credentials? ▼
Bruce Faerber, MD's NPI is 1407878267 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
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 (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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