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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1699889972 M.D.
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Ophthalmology Physician in Saint Albans, Vermont.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,082 in Ophthalmology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 486 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
46%
generic claims · 54% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Gregory Brophey, M.D. filed 2,280 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in Saint Albans, Vermont, prescribing 46% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 46%
- 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.
Gregory Brophey, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,280 Top 15% higher than 85% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Gregory Brophey, 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).
What does the federal data show about Gregory Brophey, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,280 61% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Vermont
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Vermont providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Ophthalmology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Gregory Brophey, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 156 N MAIN ST, Saint Albans, VT, 05478, with a listed phone of (802) 527-7787. NPI 1699889972 was issued on 08/17/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,280 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 486 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $238K in drug spend, split 54% brand-name and 46% generic by claim count.
Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,082 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1699889972 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/17/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Gregory Brophey, 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.
Northwestern Medical Center Inc
★★★★☆ 4/5
Saint Albans, VT
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 470024
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Gregory Brophey, M.D. - brand share 54.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
54% brand-name claims vs 46% generic, on 2,280 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.
2,280
Total Claims
$238K
Total Drug Cost
486
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,965
- Total Day Supply
- 69,771
- Brand vs Generic
- 54% brand / 46% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $190K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $48K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 14
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.03
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 28, 65-74: 202, 75-84: 216, 85+: 40
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Gregory Brophey, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
535 claims
- Ketorolac Trometha…
Ketorolac Tromethamine
416 claims
- Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin
342 claims
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
318 claims
- Timolol Maleate 137
Timolol Maleate
137 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 87
Brimonidine Tartrate
87 claims
- Restasis 87
Restasis
87 claims
- Cyclosporine 43
Cyclosporine
43 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 535 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 416 |
| Moxifloxacin Moxifloxacin Hcl | 342 |
| Latanoprost | 318 |
| Timolol Maleate | 137 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 87 |
| Restasis Cyclosporine | 87 |
| Cyclosporine | 43 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 42 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 29 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Gregory Brophey, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.
22,082
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider
Gregory Brophey, M.D.'s 2,280 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Vermont
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Vermont, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Brophey.
Dr. Phil Aitken
M.D.
South Burlington, VT
Dr. Lisa Alexander
MD
Middlebury, VT
Dr. Abraham Auerbach
M.D.
Saint Albans, VT
Shaunak Bakshi
South Burlington, VT
Dr. Chantal Boisvert
OD, MD
Burlington, VT
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Vermont medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Ophthalmology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gregory Brophey, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Gregory Brophey, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Saint Albans, Vermont. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Gregory Brophey, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Gregory Brophey, M.D. wrote 2,280 Medicare Part D claims totaling $238K in drug costs for 486 beneficiaries.
Where is Gregory Brophey, M.D. located? ▼
Gregory Brophey, M.D. is located at 156 N MAIN ST, Saint Albans, VT, 05478. Phone: (802) 527-7787.
What is Gregory Brophey, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Gregory Brophey, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699889972, issued on 08/17/2006.
Does Gregory Brophey, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Gregory Brophey, M.D.'s prescribing is 54% brand-name and 46% generic drugs by claim count, with $190K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 22,082 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 Gregory Brophey, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Gregory Brophey, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Ketorolac Tromethamine, Moxifloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Gregory Brophey, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Gregory Brophey, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,280 Part D claims and 486 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Gregory Brophey, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Gregory Brophey, M.D.'s NPI is 1699889972 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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