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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1922080456 M.D.
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Ophthalmology Physician in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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
551
Medicare Part D claims · 174 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% 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
Howard Brumbaugh, M.D. filed 551 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in Indianapolis, Indiana, prescribing 74% generic.
- 551
- Part D claims, 2023
- 74%
- 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 Brumbaugh, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
551 Top 34% higher than 66% 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)
Howard Brumbaugh, 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 Howard Brumbaugh, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
551 61% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana 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).
Howard Brumbaugh, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 10293 N MERIDIAN ST, Indianapolis, IN, 46290, with a listed phone of (317) 575-1147. NPI 1922080456 was issued on 11/18/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 551 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 174 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $48K in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% 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 | 1922080456 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/18/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Howard Brumbaugh, 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.
Barrett Eye Care, LLC
Carmel, IN
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 · Above average
Howard Brumbaugh, M.D. - brand share 26.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 551 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.
551
Total Claims
$48K
Total Drug Cost
174
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,044
- Total Day Supply
- 28,603
- Brand vs Generic
- 26% brand / 74% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $38K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $10K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 29
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 78.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.29
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Howard Brumbaugh, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
128 claims
- Erythromycin
Erythromycin
65 claims
- Ketorolac Trometha…
Ketorolac Tromethamine
60 claims
- Timolol Maleate 50
Timolol Maleate
50 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate 34
Prednisolone Acetate
34 claims
- Ofloxacin 31
Ofloxacin
31 claims
- Fluorometholone 21
Fluorometholone
21 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 19
Brimonidine Tartrate
19 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 128 |
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 65 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 60 |
| Timolol Maleate | 50 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 34 |
| Ofloxacin | 31 |
| Fluorometholone | 21 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 19 |
| Amoxicillin | 16 |
| Xiidra Lifitegrast | 16 |
* 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 Brumbaugh, 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
Howard Brumbaugh, M.D.'s 551 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Brumbaugh.
Dr. Kenneth Abbott
MD
Elkhart, IN
Dr. John Abrams
MD
Carmel, IN
Dr. Leslie Abrams Tobe
M.D.
Carmel, IN
Dr. Adeela Alizai
MD
Mishawaka, IN
Dr. Ruchita Amin
M.D.
Munster, IN
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- 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 Indiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard Brumbaugh, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Howard Brumbaugh, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Indianapolis, Indiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Howard Brumbaugh, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Howard Brumbaugh, M.D. wrote 551 Medicare Part D claims totaling $48K in drug costs for 174 beneficiaries.
Where is Howard Brumbaugh, M.D. located? ▼
Howard Brumbaugh, M.D. is located at 10293 N MERIDIAN ST, Indianapolis, IN, 46290. Phone: (317) 575-1147.
What is Howard Brumbaugh, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Howard Brumbaugh, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922080456, issued on 11/18/2005.
Does Howard Brumbaugh, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Howard Brumbaugh, M.D.'s prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $38K 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 Brumbaugh, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Howard Brumbaugh, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Erythromycin, Ketorolac Tromethamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Howard Brumbaugh, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Howard Brumbaugh, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 551 Part D claims and 174 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Howard Brumbaugh, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Howard Brumbaugh, M.D.'s NPI is 1922080456 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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