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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician NPI 1922366251 MD,
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Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in Nampa, Idaho.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 290 in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 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
272
Medicare Part D claims · 172 beneficiaries · Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician avg: 624
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.6/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Caroline Vargason, MD, reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 272 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 97.6/100
- MIPS score · +14 vs avg
- 272
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Caroline Vargason, MD,'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
98 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 Caroline Vargason, MD, sits
This provider among ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician peers
Across the 141 ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Caroline Vargason, MD, writes more Part D claims than 27% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 89% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-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 ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Caroline Vargason, 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)
Caroline Vargason, 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 Caroline Vargason, MD,?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
272 56% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
97.6/100 14.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Idaho
How Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Idaho providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Caroline Vargason, MD,'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 97.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician) - 97.6/100 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).
Caroline Vargason, MD, appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider holding MD, credentials at 1603 12TH AVE RD STE E, Nampa, ID, 83686, with a listed phone of (208) 466-0255. NPI 1922366251 was issued on 04/24/2012.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 272 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 172 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 290 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 624 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 | 1922366251 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD, |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/24/2012 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
97.5814
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.5348
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Caroline Vargason, MD, - brand share 11.0%
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 272 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.
272
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
172
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 287
- Total Day Supply
- 3,661
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $5K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Opioid Claims
- 13 (4.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 14
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.03
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 11, 65-74: 84, 75-84: 58, 85+: 19
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Caroline Vargason, MD, prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Erythromycin
Erythromycin
175 claims
- Methylprednisolone 23
Methylprednisolone
23 claims
- Neomycin-Polymyxin… 22
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
22 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate 12
Prednisolone Acetate
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 175 |
| Methylprednisolone | 23 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 22 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Overview
How Caroline Vargason, MD, fits within the Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
290
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in US
46
States with Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
624
Avg Claims per Provider
Caroline Vargason, MD,'s 272 claims are below the specialty average of 624.
Nearby Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in Idaho
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Idaho, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Vargason.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caroline Vargason, MD,'s specialty? ▼
Caroline Vargason, MD, specializes in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician and practices in Nampa, Idaho. Credentials: MD,.
How much does Caroline Vargason, MD, prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Caroline Vargason, MD, wrote 272 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 172 beneficiaries.
What is Caroline Vargason, MD,'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Caroline Vargason, MD, has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.6/100 (Quality: 86.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Caroline Vargason, MD, located? ▼
Caroline Vargason, MD, is located at 1603 12TH AVE RD STE E, Nampa, ID, 83686. Phone: (208) 466-0255.
What is Caroline Vargason, MD,'s NPI number? ▼
Caroline Vargason, MD,'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922366251, issued on 04/24/2012.
Does Caroline Vargason, MD, prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Caroline Vargason, MD,'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does Caroline Vargason, MD, prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Caroline Vargason, MD, had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%.
How many Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 290 Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider writes 624 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Caroline Vargason, MD, prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Caroline Vargason, MD,'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Erythromycin, Methylprednisolone, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Caroline Vargason, MD, accept Medicare? ▼
Caroline Vargason, MD, appears in CMS Medicare data with 272 Part D claims and 172 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Caroline Vargason, MD,'s credentials? ▼
Caroline Vargason, MD,'s NPI is 1922366251 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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