2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1093718322 M.D.
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DOUGLAS MERRITT, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in GRANTS PASS, Oregon. 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
783
Medicare Part D claims · 162 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.659/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: DOUGLAS MERRITT, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GRANTS PASS, Oregon with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 783 claims across 162 beneficiaries — 30% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.659/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: DOUGLAS MERRITT, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.659 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 783 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)

DOUGLAS MERRITT, 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).

DOUGLAS MERRITT, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/31/2005

NPI 1093718322

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

783 45% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

92.659/100 9.559000000000012% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Oregon

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DOUGLAS MERRITT, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.659/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 92.659/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.7%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 92.659/100 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).

DOUGLAS MERRITT, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in GRANTS PASS, Oregon, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1093718322. 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.

DOUGLAS MERRITT, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1226 NE 7TH ST, GRANTS PASS, OR, 97526, with a listed phone of (541) 476-6636. NPI 1093718322 was issued on 05/31/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MERRITT 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 783 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 162 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $34K in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 92.659/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 75.53), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

1226 NE 7TH ST
GRANTS PASS, OR 97526

Provider Details

NPI 1093718322
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/31/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

92.659
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
75.53
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DOUGLAS MERRITT, 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.

CASCADE EYECARE CENTER PC
GRANTS PASS, OR

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

DOUGLAS MERRITT, M.D. — brand share 30.0%
Specialty average (est.)

30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 783 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.

783
Total Claims
$34K
Total Drug Cost
162
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,502
Total Day Supply
43,143
Brand vs Generic
30% brand / 70% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$25K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.08
Gender Split
62% female / 38% 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
418
Timolol Maleate
198
Brimonidine Tartrate
26
Dorzolamide Hcl
26
Prednisolone Acetate
15
Fluorometholone
13
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
13
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
12

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How DOUGLAS MERRITT, M.D. 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

DOUGLAS MERRITT, M.D.'s 783 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Oregon

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DOUGLAS MERRITT, M.D.'s specialty?
DOUGLAS MERRITT, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in GRANTS PASS, Oregon. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DOUGLAS MERRITT, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DOUGLAS MERRITT, M.D. wrote 783 Medicare Part D claims totaling $34K in drug costs for 162 beneficiaries.
What is DOUGLAS MERRITT, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
DOUGLAS MERRITT, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.659/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 75.53). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DOUGLAS MERRITT, M.D. located?
DOUGLAS MERRITT, M.D. is located at 1226 NE 7TH ST, GRANTS PASS, OR, 97526. Phone: (541) 476-6636.
What is DOUGLAS MERRITT, M.D.'s NPI number?
DOUGLAS MERRITT, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093718322, issued on 05/31/2005.
Does DOUGLAS MERRITT, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DOUGLAS MERRITT, M.D.'s prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $25K 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 DOUGLAS MERRITT, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DOUGLAS MERRITT, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DOUGLAS MERRITT, M.D. accept Medicare?
DOUGLAS MERRITT, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 783 Part D claims and 162 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DOUGLAS MERRITT, M.D.'s credentials?
DOUGLAS MERRITT, M.D.'s NPI is 1093718322 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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