2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1770520439 MD
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HEATHER SKEENS, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in SOUTH CHARLESTON, West Virginia. 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 · 594 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
50%
generic claims · 50% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
80.2748/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$65.13
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: HEATHER SKEENS, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SOUTH CHARLESTON, West Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 594 beneficiaries — 50% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.2748/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $65.13 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: HEATHER SKEENS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.2748 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,440 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)

HEATHER SKEENS, 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).

HEATHER SKEENS, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/01/2006

NPI 1770520439

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,440 142% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

80.2748/100 2.8251999999999953% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in West Virginia

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers

West Virginia providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within West Virginia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

HEATHER SKEENS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
80.2748/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 80.2748/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%80.3%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 80.2748/100 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).

HEATHER SKEENS, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in SOUTH CHARLESTON, West Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1770520439. 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.

HEATHER SKEENS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 300 TECHNOLOGY DR, SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV, 25309, with a listed phone of (304) 721-4003. NPI 1770520439 was issued on 06/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SKEENS 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 3,440 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 594 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $783K in drug spend, split 50% brand-name and 50% 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 80.2748/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 96.8151, Cost 38.496), 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

300 TECHNOLOGY DR
SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV 25309

Provider Details

NPI 1770520439
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/01/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

80.2748
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
96.8151
Quality
38.496
Cost

Reporting: Individual

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 HEATHER SKEENS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$65

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

HEATHER SKEENS, MD — brand share 50.0%
Specialty average (est.)

50% brand-name claims vs 50% generic, on 3,440 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.

3,440
Total Claims
$783K
Total Drug Cost
594
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,578
Total Day Supply
118,897
Brand vs Generic
50% brand / 50% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$694K
Generic Drug Cost
$89K
Antibiotic Claims
32

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 61, 65-74: 284, 75-84: 188, 85+: 61

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
912
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
352
Ketorolac Tromethamine
345
Restasis
Cyclosporine
283
Loteprednol Etabonate
223
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
184
Latanoprost
167
Difluprednate
152
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
148
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
124

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How HEATHER SKEENS, 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

HEATHER SKEENS, MD's 3,440 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in West Virginia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SKEENS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEATHER SKEENS, MD's specialty?
HEATHER SKEENS, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in SOUTH CHARLESTON, West Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does HEATHER SKEENS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEATHER SKEENS, MD wrote 3,440 Medicare Part D claims totaling $783K in drug costs for 594 beneficiaries.
What is HEATHER SKEENS, MD's Medicare quality score?
HEATHER SKEENS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.2748/100 (Quality: 96.8151, Cost: 38.496). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is HEATHER SKEENS, MD located?
HEATHER SKEENS, MD is located at 300 TECHNOLOGY DR, SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV, 25309. Phone: (304) 721-4003.
What is HEATHER SKEENS, MD's NPI number?
HEATHER SKEENS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770520439, issued on 06/01/2006.
Does HEATHER SKEENS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HEATHER SKEENS, MD's prescribing is 50% brand-name and 50% generic drugs by claim count, with $694K 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 HEATHER SKEENS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEATHER SKEENS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Moxifloxacin, Ketorolac Tromethamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEATHER SKEENS, MD accept Medicare?
HEATHER SKEENS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,440 Part D claims and 594 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEATHER SKEENS, MD's credentials?
HEATHER SKEENS, MD's NPI is 1770520439 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.

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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