2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1104826965 MD
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C FAULKNER, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in SPRINGFIELD, Missouri. 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
983
Medicare Part D claims · 264 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
66%
generic claims · 34% 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
$391.99
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: C FAULKNER, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SPRINGFIELD, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 983 claims across 264 beneficiaries — 34% 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 $391.99 across 19 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: C FAULKNER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 983 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)

C FAULKNER, 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).

C FAULKNER, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/22/2005

NPI 1104826965

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

983 31% 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 Missouri

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Missouri

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

C FAULKNER, MD'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).

C FAULKNER, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1104826965. 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.

C FAULKNER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1330 E KINGSLEY ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO, 65804, with a listed phone of (417) 887-1965. NPI 1104826965 was issued on 07/22/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FAULKNER 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 983 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 264 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $139K in drug spend, split 34% brand-name and 66% 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 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

1330 E KINGSLEY ST
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804

Provider Details

NPI 1104826965
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/22/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where C FAULKNER, 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.

EYE SURGEONS OF SPRINGFIELD, INC.
SPRINGFIELD, MO

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 C FAULKNER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$392

Largest payer

Amgen 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

C FAULKNER, MD — brand share 34.0%
Specialty average (est.)

34% brand-name claims vs 66% generic, on 983 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.

983
Total Claims
$139K
Total Drug Cost
264
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,991
Total Day Supply
57,513
Brand vs Generic
34% brand / 66% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$118K
Generic Drug Cost
$21K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
398
Timolol Maleate
130
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
69
Restasis
Cyclosporine
66
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
64
Brimonidine Tartrate
49
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
29
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
21
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
17
Cyclosporine
16

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How C FAULKNER, 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

C FAULKNER, MD's 983 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Missouri

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is C FAULKNER, MD's specialty?
C FAULKNER, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in SPRINGFIELD, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does C FAULKNER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, C FAULKNER, MD wrote 983 Medicare Part D claims totaling $139K in drug costs for 264 beneficiaries.
What is C FAULKNER, MD's Medicare quality score?
C FAULKNER, MD 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 C FAULKNER, MD located?
C FAULKNER, MD is located at 1330 E KINGSLEY ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO, 65804. Phone: (417) 887-1965.
What is C FAULKNER, MD's NPI number?
C FAULKNER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104826965, issued on 07/22/2005.
Does C FAULKNER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
C FAULKNER, MD's prescribing is 34% brand-name and 66% generic drugs by claim count, with $118K 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 C FAULKNER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, C FAULKNER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does C FAULKNER, MD accept Medicare?
C FAULKNER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 983 Part D claims and 264 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify C FAULKNER, MD's credentials?
C FAULKNER, MD's NPI is 1104826965 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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