2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1427034040 MD
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DEAN JACOBS, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in COLUMBIA, South Carolina. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 573 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

DEAN JACOBS, MD filed 2,797 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in COLUMBIA, South Carolina, prescribing 71% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
71%
generic prescribing

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.

DEAN JACOBS, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,797 Top 12% higher than 88% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

DEAN JACOBS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about DEAN JACOBS, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/15/2005

NPI 1427034040

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,797 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within South Carolina

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

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).

DEAN JACOBS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 115 ATRIUM WAY STE 120, COLUMBIA, SC, 29223, with a listed phone of (803) 788-2276. NPI 1427034040 was issued on 12/15/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JACOBS 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 2,797 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 573 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $284K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% 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

115 ATRIUM WAY STE 120
COLUMBIA, SC 29223

Provider Details

NPI 1427034040
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/15/2005

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

DEAN JACOBS, MD — brand share 29.0%
Specialty average (est.)

29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 2,797 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.

2,797
Total Claims
$284K
Total Drug Cost
573
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,194
Total Day Supply
182,805
Brand vs Generic
29% brand / 71% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$202K
Generic Drug Cost
$82K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.34
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 52, 65-74: 261, 75-84: 189, 85+: 71

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DEAN JACOBS, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Latanoprost
1,244
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
339
Timolol Maleate
251
Ketorolac Tromethamine
192
Brimonidine Tartrate
138
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
112
Dorzolamide Hcl
80
Prednisolone Acetate
66
Simbrinza
Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart
54
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
31

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How DEAN JACOBS, 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

DEAN JACOBS, MD's 2,797 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as JACOBS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DEAN JACOBS, MD's specialty?
DEAN JACOBS, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in COLUMBIA, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does DEAN JACOBS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DEAN JACOBS, MD wrote 2,797 Medicare Part D claims totaling $284K in drug costs for 573 beneficiaries.
Where is DEAN JACOBS, MD located?
DEAN JACOBS, MD is located at 115 ATRIUM WAY STE 120, COLUMBIA, SC, 29223. Phone: (803) 788-2276.
What is DEAN JACOBS, MD's NPI number?
DEAN JACOBS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427034040, issued on 12/15/2005.
Does DEAN JACOBS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DEAN JACOBS, MD's prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $202K 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 DEAN JACOBS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DEAN JACOBS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DEAN JACOBS, MD accept Medicare?
DEAN JACOBS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,797 Part D claims and 573 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DEAN JACOBS, MD's credentials?
DEAN JACOBS, MD's NPI is 1427034040 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.
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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