2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1144222415 M.D.
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EDWARD FITZPATRICK, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut. 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
604
Medicare Part D claims · 140 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Industry payments
$22.56
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: EDWARD FITZPATRICK, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 604 claims across 140 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $22.56 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: EDWARD FITZPATRICK, M.D. filed 604 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

EDWARD FITZPATRICK, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

EDWARD FITZPATRICK, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/01/2005

NPI 1144222415

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

604 57% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Connecticut

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

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).

EDWARD FITZPATRICK, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1144222415. 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 FITZPATRICK, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1 LAKE ST, NEW BRITAIN, CT, 06052, with a listed phone of (860) 826-4460. NPI 1144222415 was issued on 06/01/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FITZPATRICK 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 604 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 140 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $87K in drug spend. 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

1 LAKE ST
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06052

Provider Details

NPI 1144222415
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/01/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where EDWARD FITZPATRICK, 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.

STARLING PHYSICIANS, PLLC
NEW BRITAIN, CT

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 FITZPATRICK, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$23

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

604
Total Claims
$87K
Total Drug Cost
140
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
916
Total Day Supply
23,345
Generic Drug Cost
$19K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.61
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 58, 75-84: 49, 85+: 22

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
82
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
73
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
69
Difluprednate
57
Prolensa
Bromfenac Sodium
47
Cyclopentolate Hcl
34
Ketorolac Tromethamine
28
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
17
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
16
Latanoprost
13

* 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 FITZPATRICK, 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 FITZPATRICK, M.D.'s 604 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EDWARD FITZPATRICK, M.D.'s specialty?
EDWARD FITZPATRICK, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does EDWARD FITZPATRICK, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EDWARD FITZPATRICK, M.D. wrote 604 Medicare Part D claims totaling $87K in drug costs for 140 beneficiaries.
Where is EDWARD FITZPATRICK, M.D. located?
EDWARD FITZPATRICK, M.D. is located at 1 LAKE ST, NEW BRITAIN, CT, 06052. Phone: (860) 826-4460.
What is EDWARD FITZPATRICK, M.D.'s NPI number?
EDWARD FITZPATRICK, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144222415, issued on 06/01/2005.
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 FITZPATRICK, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EDWARD FITZPATRICK, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Moxifloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EDWARD FITZPATRICK, M.D. accept Medicare?
EDWARD FITZPATRICK, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 604 Part D claims and 140 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EDWARD FITZPATRICK, M.D.'s credentials?
EDWARD FITZPATRICK, M.D.'s NPI is 1144222415 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.
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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