2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1922080456 M.D.
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HOWARD BRUMBAUGH, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. 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
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
What the federal data reveals: HOWARD BRUMBAUGH, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 551 claims across 174 beneficiaries — 26% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: HOWARD BRUMBAUGH, M.D. filed 551 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

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).

HOWARD BRUMBAUGH, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/18/2005

NPI 1922080456

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

551 61% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Indiana

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ophthalmology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Ophthalmology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1922080456. 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 BRUMBAUGH, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a 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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRUMBAUGH 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 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. 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.

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

10293 N MERIDIAN ST
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46290

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%
Specialty average (est.)

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.

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.

22,090
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.

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

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 22,090 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 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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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