2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1144365602 MD
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EARL LANTER, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. 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
542
Medicare Part D claims · 181 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.8577/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$22.95
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: EARL LANTER, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 542 claims across 181 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.8577/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $22.95 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: EARL LANTER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.8577 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 542 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)

EARL LANTER, MD 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).

EARL LANTER, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/21/2007

NPI 1144365602

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

542 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

82.8577/100 0.24230000000000018% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Indiana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

EARL LANTER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.8577/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 82.8577/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 82.8577/100 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).

EARL LANTER, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1144365602. 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.

EARL LANTER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 10610 N PENNSYLVANIA ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46280, with a listed phone of (317) 844-6269. NPI 1144365602 was issued on 02/21/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LANTER 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 542 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 181 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $40K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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 82.8577/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 42.859), 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

10610 N PENNSYLVANIA ST
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46280

Provider Details

NPI 1144365602
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/21/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.8577
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
42.859
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where EARL LANTER, MD 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.

LANTER EYECARE AND LASER SURGERY PC
CARMEL, IN

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 EARL LANTER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$23

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

EARL LANTER, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 542 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.

542
Total Claims
$40K
Total Drug Cost
181
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
682
Total Day Supply
16,903
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$21K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.99
Gender Split
57% female / 43% 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
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate
253
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
146
Timolol Maleate
29
Bromsite
Bromfenac Sodium
16
Brimonidine Tartrate
13
Latanoprost
13
Acetazolamide Er
Acetazolamide
11

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How EARL LANTER, 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

EARL LANTER, MD's 542 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EARL LANTER, MD's specialty?
EARL LANTER, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does EARL LANTER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EARL LANTER, MD wrote 542 Medicare Part D claims totaling $40K in drug costs for 181 beneficiaries.
What is EARL LANTER, MD's Medicare quality score?
EARL LANTER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.8577/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 42.859). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is EARL LANTER, MD located?
EARL LANTER, MD is located at 10610 N PENNSYLVANIA ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46280. Phone: (317) 844-6269.
What is EARL LANTER, MD's NPI number?
EARL LANTER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144365602, issued on 02/21/2007.
Does EARL LANTER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
EARL LANTER, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $21K 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 EARL LANTER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EARL LANTER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Moxifloxacin, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EARL LANTER, MD accept Medicare?
EARL LANTER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 542 Part D claims and 181 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EARL LANTER, MD's credentials?
EARL LANTER, MD's NPI is 1144365602 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.
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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