2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1346206224 M.D.
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HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in BELLEVUE, Washington. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 641 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
54%
generic claims · 46% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
76.6822/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$8.6K
41 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BELLEVUE, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 641 beneficiaries — 46% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.6822/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $8.6K across 41 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.6822 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,865 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)

HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D. 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).

HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/21/2006

NPI 1346206224

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,865 172% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

76.6822/100 6.4178% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Washington

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.6822/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 76.6822/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%76.7%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 76.6822/100 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).

HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in BELLEVUE, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1346206224. 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.

HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1920 116TH AVE NE, BELLEVUE, WA, 98004, with a listed phone of (425) 454-3937. NPI 1346206224 was issued on 04/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARNEBEY 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 3,865 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 641 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.0 million in drug spend, split 46% brand-name and 54% 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 76.6822/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 98.3803, Cost 24.4335), 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

1920 116TH AVE NE
BELLEVUE, WA 98004

Provider Details

NPI 1346206224
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/21/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

76.6822
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
98.3803
Quality
24.4335
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 HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$8.6K

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.

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D.. To verify HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D.'s current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D. — brand share 46.0%
Specialty average (est.)

46% brand-name claims vs 54% generic, on 3,865 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.

3,865
Total Claims
$1.0M
Total Drug Cost
641
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,413
Total Day Supply
247,813
Brand vs Generic
46% brand / 54% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$816K
Generic Drug Cost
$220K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.01
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 222, 75-84: 282, 85+: 124

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
553
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
346
Timolol Maleate
308
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
215
Travoprost
214
Brimonidine Tartrate
207
Vyzulta
Latanoprostene Bunod
188
Brinzolamide
182
Rhopressa
Netarsudil Mesylate
172
Dorzolamide Hcl
165

* 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 BARNEBEY, M.D. 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

HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D.'s 3,865 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Washington

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D.'s specialty?
HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in BELLEVUE, Washington. Credentials: M.D..
How much does HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D. wrote 3,865 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.0M in drug costs for 641 beneficiaries.
What is HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.6822/100 (Quality: 98.3803, Cost: 24.4335). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D. located?
HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D. is located at 1920 116TH AVE NE, BELLEVUE, WA, 98004. Phone: (425) 454-3937.
What is HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D.'s NPI number?
HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346206224, issued on 04/21/2006.
Does HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D.'s prescribing is 46% brand-name and 54% generic drugs by claim count, with $816K 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 HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D. accept Medicare?
HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,865 Part D claims and 641 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D.'s credentials?
HOWARD BARNEBEY, M.D.'s NPI is 1346206224 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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