2026 NPPES data Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician NPI 1568464287 M.D.
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FRANCIS PRICE, M.D.

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 842 beneficiaries · Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
53%
generic claims · 47% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
71.9528/100
▼ 11 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$3.4K
22 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: FRANCIS PRICE, M.D. is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 842 beneficiaries — 47% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 71.9528/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $3.4K across 22 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: FRANCIS PRICE, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 71.9528 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,535 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)

FRANCIS PRICE, 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).

FRANCIS PRICE, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/12/2005

NPI 1568464287

Primary specialty

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician

Rare

294 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,535 106% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,232

MIPS final score

71.9528/100 11.147199999999998% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician share within Indiana

1. Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician share within Indiana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

FRANCIS PRICE, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
71.9528/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician) — 71.9528/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician) — 71.9528/100 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).

FRANCIS PRICE, M.D. is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider practicing in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1568464287. 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.

FRANCIS PRICE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 9002 N MERIDIAN ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46260, with a listed phone of (317) 844-5530. NPI 1568464287 was issued on 08/12/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PRICE 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 2,535 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 842 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $331K in drug spend, split 47% brand-name and 53% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%. 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 71.9528/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.7733, Cost 36.145), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 294 enrolled providers across 43 states and an average of 1,232 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

9002 N MERIDIAN ST
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260

Provider Details

NPI 1568464287
Specialty Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/12/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

71.9528
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.7733
Quality
36.145
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where FRANCIS PRICE, 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.

CORNEAL CONSULTANTS OF INDIANA
INDIANAPOLIS, 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 FRANCIS PRICE, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.4K

Largest payer

Bausch & Lomb Americas 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

FRANCIS PRICE, M.D. — brand share 47.0%
Specialty average (est.)

47% brand-name claims vs 53% generic, on 2,535 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.

2,535
Total Claims
$331K
Total Drug Cost
842
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,069
Total Day Supply
105,514
Brand vs Generic
47% brand / 53% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$294K
Generic Drug Cost
$37K
Opioid Claims
19 (0.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
181

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 398, 75-84: 319, 85+: 85

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
542
Fluorometholone
320
Ofloxacin
319
Diclofenac Sodium
237
Cephalexin
173
Ketorolac Tromethamine
173
Latanoprost
103
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
56
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
44
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
42

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

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician Overview

How FRANCIS PRICE, M.D. fits within the Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician landscape nationally.

294
Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician Providers in US
43
States with Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician
1,232
Avg Claims per Provider

FRANCIS PRICE, M.D.'s 2,535 claims are above the specialty average of 1,232.

Nearby Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician Providers in Indiana

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

Compare Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FRANCIS PRICE, M.D.'s specialty?
FRANCIS PRICE, M.D. specializes in Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician and practices in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does FRANCIS PRICE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FRANCIS PRICE, M.D. wrote 2,535 Medicare Part D claims totaling $331K in drug costs for 842 beneficiaries.
What is FRANCIS PRICE, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
FRANCIS PRICE, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 71.9528/100 (Quality: 77.7733, Cost: 36.145). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is FRANCIS PRICE, M.D. located?
FRANCIS PRICE, M.D. is located at 9002 N MERIDIAN ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46260. Phone: (317) 844-5530.
What is FRANCIS PRICE, M.D.'s NPI number?
FRANCIS PRICE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568464287, issued on 08/12/2005.
Does FRANCIS PRICE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FRANCIS PRICE, M.D.'s prescribing is 47% brand-name and 53% generic drugs by claim count, with $294K in brand drug costs.
Does FRANCIS PRICE, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, FRANCIS PRICE, M.D. had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%.
How many Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 294 Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician providers across 43 states in the US. The average Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider writes 1,232 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FRANCIS PRICE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FRANCIS PRICE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Fluorometholone, Ofloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FRANCIS PRICE, M.D. accept Medicare?
FRANCIS PRICE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,535 Part D claims and 842 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FRANCIS PRICE, M.D.'s credentials?
FRANCIS PRICE, M.D.'s NPI is 1568464287 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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