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2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1588663009 MD
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Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Saint Louis, Missouri.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 913 in Retina Specialist (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
928
Medicare Part D claims · 200 beneficiaries · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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
Daniel Joseph, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 928 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 100/100
- MIPS score · +17 vs avg
- 928
- Part D claims, 2023
- 76%
- 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.
Daniel Joseph, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
100 Top 7% higher than 93% 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 Daniel Joseph, MD sits
This provider among retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician peers
Across the 583 retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Daniel Joseph, MD writes more Part D claims than 85% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 58% - placing this provider in the high-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 retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Daniel Joseph, 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)
Daniel Joseph, 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 Daniel Joseph, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
928 66% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
100/100 16.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Missouri
How Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Daniel Joseph, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 100/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) - 100/100 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).
Daniel Joseph, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 8820 LADUE RD STE 203, Saint Louis, MO, 63124, with a listed phone of (314) 367-1181. NPI 1588663009 was issued on 07/18/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 928 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 200 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $49K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1588663009 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/18/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
Reporting: Group practice
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Daniel Joseph, MD - brand share 24.0%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician average
24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 928 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.
928
Total Claims
$49K
Total Drug Cost
200
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,824
- Total Day Supply
- 53,635
- Brand vs Generic
- 24% brand / 76% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $33K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $16K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.34
- Gender Split
- 46% female / 54% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 18, 65-74: 69, 75-84: 78, 85+: 35
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Daniel Joseph, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Brimonidine Tartrate
Brimonidine Tartrate
251 claims
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
198 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate 95
Prednisolone Acetate
95 claims
- Timolol Maleate 61
Timolol Maleate
61 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 57
Dorzolamide-Timolol
57 claims
- Dorzolamide Hcl 55
Dorzolamide Hcl
55 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 50
Diclofenac Sodium
50 claims
- Lumigan 29
Lumigan
29 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 251 |
| Latanoprost | 198 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 95 |
| Timolol Maleate | 61 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 57 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 55 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 50 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 29 |
| Tobramycin-Dexamethasone Tobramycin/Dexamethasone | 28 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 25 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview
How Daniel Joseph, MD 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
Daniel Joseph, MD's 928 claims are above the specialty average of 558.
Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Joseph.
Dr. William Anderson
MD
Brentwood, MO
Dr. Waseem Ansari
M.D.
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Barton Blackorby
MD
Brentwood, MO
Dr. Jerry Blair
M.D., PH.D.
Columbia, MO
Dr. Kevin Blinder
MD
Brentwood, MO
Compare Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- 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 Missouri medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel Joseph, MD's specialty? ▼
Daniel Joseph, MD specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in Saint Louis, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does Daniel Joseph, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Daniel Joseph, MD wrote 928 Medicare Part D claims totaling $49K in drug costs for 200 beneficiaries.
What is Daniel Joseph, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Daniel Joseph, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Daniel Joseph, MD located? ▼
Daniel Joseph, MD is located at 8820 LADUE RD STE 203, Saint Louis, MO, 63124. Phone: (314) 367-1181.
What is Daniel Joseph, MD's NPI number? ▼
Daniel Joseph, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588663009, issued on 07/18/2005.
Does Daniel Joseph, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Daniel Joseph, MD's prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $33K in brand drug costs.
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 Daniel Joseph, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Daniel Joseph, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Brimonidine Tartrate, Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Daniel Joseph, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Daniel Joseph, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 928 Part D claims and 200 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Daniel Joseph, MD's credentials? ▼
Daniel Joseph, MD's NPI is 1588663009 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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