2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1124180880 MD
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GARY CASSEL, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in OWINGS MILLS, Maryland. 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
470
Medicare Part D claims · 127 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: GARY CASSEL, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in OWINGS MILLS, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 470 claims across 127 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: GARY CASSEL, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 470 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)

GARY CASSEL, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

GARY CASSEL, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/15/2006

NPI 1124180880

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

470 67% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Maryland

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

GARY CASSEL, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

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

GARY CASSEL, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in OWINGS MILLS, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1124180880. 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.

GARY CASSEL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 23 CROSSROADS DR STE 310, OWINGS MILLS, MD, 21117, with a listed phone of (410) 581-1500. NPI 1124180880 was issued on 12/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CASSEL 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 470 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 127 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $62K 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), 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

23 CROSSROADS DR STE 310
OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117

Provider Details

NPI 1124180880
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/15/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

470
Total Claims
$62K
Total Drug Cost
127
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
947
Total Day Supply
26,961
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.84
Gender Split
64% female / 36% 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
184
Timolol Maleate
54
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
41
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
41
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
35
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
18
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
12
Brimonidine Tartrate
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 GARY CASSEL, 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

GARY CASSEL, MD's 470 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GARY CASSEL, MD's specialty?
GARY CASSEL, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in OWINGS MILLS, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does GARY CASSEL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GARY CASSEL, MD wrote 470 Medicare Part D claims totaling $62K in drug costs for 127 beneficiaries.
What is GARY CASSEL, MD's Medicare quality score?
GARY CASSEL, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GARY CASSEL, MD located?
GARY CASSEL, MD is located at 23 CROSSROADS DR STE 310, OWINGS MILLS, MD, 21117. Phone: (410) 581-1500.
What is GARY CASSEL, MD's NPI number?
GARY CASSEL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124180880, issued on 12/15/2006.
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 GARY CASSEL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GARY CASSEL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Combigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GARY CASSEL, MD accept Medicare?
GARY CASSEL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 470 Part D claims and 127 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GARY CASSEL, MD's credentials?
GARY CASSEL, MD's NPI is 1124180880 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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