2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1750919569
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CAROLINE AWH

Ophthalmology Physician in BOSTON, Massachusetts. 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
377
Medicare Part D claims · 150 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
67%
generic claims · 33% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$315.64
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CAROLINE AWH is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 377 claims across 150 beneficiaries — 33% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $315.64 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CAROLINE AWH filed 377 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BOSTON, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CAROLINE AWH 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).

CAROLINE AWH at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/28/2020

NPI 1750919569

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

377 73% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Massachusetts

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

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).

CAROLINE AWH is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1750919569. 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.

CAROLINE AWH appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider at 243 CHARLES ST, BOSTON, MA, 02114, with a listed phone of (617) 573-3288. NPI 1750919569 was issued on 03/28/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AWH 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 377 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 150 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $20K in drug spend, split 33% brand-name and 67% 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.

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

243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114

Provider Details

NPI 1750919569
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/28/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CAROLINE AWH 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.

MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR ASSOCIATES, INC
BOSTON, MA

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 CAROLINE AWH. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$316

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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.

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CAROLINE AWH. To verify CAROLINE AWH's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

CAROLINE AWH — brand share 33.0%
Specialty average (est.)

33% brand-name claims vs 67% generic, on 377 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.

377
Total Claims
$20K
Total Drug Cost
150
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
634
Total Day Supply
17,824
Brand vs Generic
33% brand / 67% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.70
Gender Split
66% female / 34% 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
86
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
65
Brimonidine Tartrate
44
Prednisolone Acetate
40
Ketorolac Tromethamine
33
Timolol Maleate
21
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
15
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
11

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How CAROLINE AWH 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

CAROLINE AWH's 377 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CAROLINE AWH's specialty?
CAROLINE AWH specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in BOSTON, Massachusetts.
How much does CAROLINE AWH prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CAROLINE AWH wrote 377 Medicare Part D claims totaling $20K in drug costs for 150 beneficiaries.
Where is CAROLINE AWH located?
CAROLINE AWH is located at 243 CHARLES ST, BOSTON, MA, 02114. Phone: (617) 573-3288.
What is CAROLINE AWH's NPI number?
CAROLINE AWH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750919569, issued on 03/28/2020.
Does CAROLINE AWH prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CAROLINE AWH's prescribing is 33% brand-name and 67% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K 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 CAROLINE AWH prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CAROLINE AWH's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CAROLINE AWH accept Medicare?
CAROLINE AWH appears in CMS Medicare data with 377 Part D claims and 150 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CAROLINE AWH's credentials?
CAROLINE AWH's NPI is 1750919569. 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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