2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1558380303 M.D.
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CHARLES LYON, M.D.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in SHREVEPORT, Louisiana. 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
644
Medicare Part D claims · 287 beneficiaries · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
MIPS score
95/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$127.06
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHARLES LYON, M.D. is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SHREVEPORT, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 644 claims across 287 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 95/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $127.06 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHARLES LYON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 644 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)

CHARLES LYON, 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).

CHARLES LYON, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/19/2006

NPI 1558380303

Primary specialty

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Niche

913 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

644 15% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 558

MIPS final score

95/100 11.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Louisiana

1. Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Louisiana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHARLES LYON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — 95/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95%
MIPS final score (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — 95/100 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).

CHARLES LYON, M.D. is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider practicing in SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1558380303. 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.

CHARLES LYON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 836 OLIVE ST, SHREVEPORT, LA, 71104, with a listed phone of (318) 222-8421. NPI 1558380303 was issued on 07/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LYON 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 644 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 287 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $23K in drug spend. 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 95/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 913 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 558 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

836 OLIVE ST
SHREVEPORT, LA 71104

Provider Details

NPI 1558380303
Specialty Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/19/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHARLES LYON, 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.

CHARLES E LYON, MD, APMC
TEXARKANA, TX

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 CHARLES LYON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$127

Largest payer

Apellis Pharmaceuticals, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

644
Total Claims
$23K
Total Drug Cost
287
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
786
Total Day Supply
16,806
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.75
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 89, 75-84: 113, 85+: 63

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tobramycin
265
Prednisolone Acetate
55
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
50
Ofloxacin
42
Brimonidine Tartrate
33
Latanoprost
28
Ketorolac Tromethamine
26
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
22
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
22
Prednisone
16

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

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview

How CHARLES LYON, M.D. fits within the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.

913
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
558
Avg Claims per Provider

CHARLES LYON, M.D.'s 644 claims are above the specialty average of 558.

Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHARLES LYON, M.D.'s specialty?
CHARLES LYON, M.D. specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in SHREVEPORT, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHARLES LYON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHARLES LYON, M.D. wrote 644 Medicare Part D claims totaling $23K in drug costs for 287 beneficiaries.
What is CHARLES LYON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CHARLES LYON, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95/100 (Quality: 90). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHARLES LYON, M.D. located?
CHARLES LYON, M.D. is located at 836 OLIVE ST, SHREVEPORT, LA, 71104. Phone: (318) 222-8421.
What is CHARLES LYON, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHARLES LYON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558380303, issued on 07/19/2006.
How many Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 913 Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider writes 558 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHARLES LYON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHARLES LYON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tobramycin, Prednisolone Acetate, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHARLES LYON, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHARLES LYON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 644 Part D claims and 287 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHARLES LYON, M.D.'s credentials?
CHARLES LYON, M.D.'s NPI is 1558380303 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

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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