2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1720041718 M.D.
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EDWARD CURRAN, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in COLUMBUS, Georgia. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 411 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
57%
generic claims · 43% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.6096/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$124.23
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

EDWARD CURRAN, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.6096/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,853 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

92.6096/100
MIPS score · +10 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
57%
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.

EDWARD CURRAN, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

93 Top 32% higher than 68% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

EDWARD CURRAN, 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).

What does the federal data show about EDWARD CURRAN, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/10/2006

NPI 1720041718

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,853 30% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

92.6096/100 9.509600000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.6096/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 92.6096/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.6%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 92.6096/100 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).

EDWARD CURRAN, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in COLUMBUS, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1720041718. 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.

EDWARD CURRAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2616 WARM SPRINGS RD, COLUMBUS, GA, 31904, with a listed phone of (706) 323-3491. NPI 1720041718 was issued on 04/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CURRAN 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 1,853 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 411 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $329K in drug spend, split 43% brand-name and 57% 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 92.6096/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 75.3652), 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

2616 WARM SPRINGS RD
COLUMBUS, GA 31904

Provider Details

NPI 1720041718
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/10/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

92.6096
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
75.3652
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where EDWARD CURRAN, 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.

WEST GEORGIA EYE CARE CENTER,P.A.
COLUMBUS, GA

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 EDWARD CURRAN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$124

Largest payer

Oyster Point Pharma, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

EDWARD CURRAN, M.D. — brand share 43.0%
Specialty average (est.)

43% brand-name claims vs 57% generic, on 1,853 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.

1,853
Total Claims
$329K
Total Drug Cost
411
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,434
Total Day Supply
99,065
Brand vs Generic
43% brand / 57% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$297K
Generic Drug Cost
$32K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.37
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 163, 75-84: 151, 85+: 69

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
778
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
198
Timolol Maleate
152
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
143
Restasis
Cyclosporine
69
Brimonidine Tartrate
67
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
54
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
53
Dorzolamide Hcl
49
Diclofenac Sodium
48

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How EDWARD CURRAN, 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

EDWARD CURRAN, M.D.'s 1,853 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EDWARD CURRAN, M.D.'s specialty?
EDWARD CURRAN, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in COLUMBUS, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does EDWARD CURRAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EDWARD CURRAN, M.D. wrote 1,853 Medicare Part D claims totaling $329K in drug costs for 411 beneficiaries.
What is EDWARD CURRAN, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
EDWARD CURRAN, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.6096/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 75.3652). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is EDWARD CURRAN, M.D. located?
EDWARD CURRAN, M.D. is located at 2616 WARM SPRINGS RD, COLUMBUS, GA, 31904. Phone: (706) 323-3491.
What is EDWARD CURRAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
EDWARD CURRAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720041718, issued on 04/10/2006.
Does EDWARD CURRAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
EDWARD CURRAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 43% brand-name and 57% generic drugs by claim count, with $297K 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 EDWARD CURRAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EDWARD CURRAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Lumigan, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EDWARD CURRAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
EDWARD CURRAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,853 Part D claims and 411 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EDWARD CURRAN, M.D.'s credentials?
EDWARD CURRAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1720041718 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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