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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1982691739 D.O.
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Ophthalmology Physician in Northville, Michigan.
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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 376 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.7/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$229.43
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Howard Adelson, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.7/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,466 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 94.7/100
- MIPS score · +12 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 72%
- 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.
Howard Adelson, D.O.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
95 Top 25% higher than 75% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Howard Adelson, D.O. sits
This provider among ophthalmology physician peers
Across the 9,866 ophthalmology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Howard Adelson, D.O. writes more Part D claims than 59% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 71% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one ophthalmology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Howard Adelson, D.O.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Howard Adelson, D.O. 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).
What does the federal data show about Howard Adelson, D.O.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,466 3% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
94.7/100 11.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Michigan
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Howard Adelson, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 94.7/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) - 94.7/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Howard Adelson, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ophthalmology Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 40053 8 MILE RD STE 100, Northville, MI, 48167, with a listed phone of (248) 449-9292. NPI 1982691739 was issued on 10/05/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,466 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 376 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $129K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94.7/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 89.3), compared with the national average of 83.1.
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 | 1982691739 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | D.O. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/05/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
94.6614
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
89.3228
Quality
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Howard Adelson, D.O. 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.
Michigan Ophthalmology Specialists PLLC
Shelby Township, MI
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 Howard Adelson, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$229
Largest payer
Ocular Therapeutix, 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.
License & disciplinary context - Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Howard Adelson, D.O.. To verify Howard Adelson, D.O.'s current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases
MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Howard Adelson, D.O. - brand share 28.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 1,466 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.
1,466
Total Claims
$129K
Total Drug Cost
376
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,166
- Total Day Supply
- 58,263
- Brand vs Generic
- 28% brand / 72% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $95K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $34K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 35
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.15
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 24, 65-74: 161, 75-84: 133, 85+: 58
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Howard Adelson, D.O. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
353 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
166 claims
- Ketorolac Trometha… 130
Ketorolac Tromethamine
130 claims
- Moxifloxacin 122
Moxifloxacin
122 claims
- Timolol Maleate 122
Timolol Maleate
122 claims
- Tobramycin-Dexamet… 120
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
120 claims
- Erythromycin 89
Erythromycin
89 claims
- Fluorometholone 50
Fluorometholone
50 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 353 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 166 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 130 |
| Moxifloxacin Moxifloxacin Hcl | 122 |
| Timolol Maleate | 122 |
| Tobramycin-Dexamethasone Tobramycin/Dexamethasone | 120 |
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 89 |
| Fluorometholone | 50 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 39 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 38 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Howard Adelson, D.O. 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
Howard Adelson, D.O.'s 1,466 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Michigan
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Adelson.
Dr. Thomas Aaberg
MD
Grand Rapids, MI
Dr. Vinay Aakalu
MD
Ann Arbor, MI
Dr. Munzer Abdulhak
M.D.
Portage, MI
Dr. Gary Abrams
MD
Detroit, MI
Dr. James Adams
MD
Ypsilanti, MI
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard Adelson, D.O.'s specialty? ▼
Howard Adelson, D.O. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Northville, Michigan. Credentials: D.O..
How much does Howard Adelson, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Howard Adelson, D.O. wrote 1,466 Medicare Part D claims totaling $129K in drug costs for 376 beneficiaries.
What is Howard Adelson, D.O.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Howard Adelson, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.7/100 (Quality: 89.3). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Howard Adelson, D.O. located? ▼
Howard Adelson, D.O. is located at 40053 8 MILE RD STE 100, Northville, MI, 48167. Phone: (248) 449-9292.
What is Howard Adelson, D.O.'s NPI number? ▼
Howard Adelson, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982691739, issued on 10/05/2005.
Does Howard Adelson, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Howard Adelson, D.O.'s prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $95K 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 Howard Adelson, D.O. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Howard Adelson, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Ketorolac Tromethamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Howard Adelson, D.O. accept Medicare? ▼
Howard Adelson, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,466 Part D claims and 376 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Howard Adelson, D.O.'s credentials? ▼
Howard Adelson, D.O.'s NPI is 1982691739 with credentials D.O.. 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.
- 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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