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2026 NPPES data Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist NPI 1124156559 O.D.
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Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist in New Hyde Park, New York.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 299 in Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist, 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
100
Medicare Part D claims · 33 beneficiaries · Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist avg: 296
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
86.5/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$499.47
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Howard Fishman, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.5/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 100 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 86.5/100
- MIPS score · +3 vs avg
- 100
- Part D claims, 2023
- 74%
- generic prescribing
- $499.47
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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Howard Fishman, O.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
87 ≥ 49th percentile 49% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Howard Fishman, O.D. sits
This provider among low vision rehabilitation optometrist peers
Across the 29 low vision rehabilitation optometrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Howard Fishman, O.D. writes more Part D claims than 31% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 55% - placing this provider in the lower-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 low vision rehabilitation optometrist peer from a representative sample of 28; the gold marker is Howard Fishman, O.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Howard Fishman, O.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
100 66% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
86.5/100 3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New York
How Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist compares to other specialties among New York providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Howard Fishman, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 86.5/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist) - 86.5/100 vs national avg 83.5
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 Fishman, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 3003 NEW HYDE PARK RD STE 311, New Hyde Park, NY, 11042, with a listed phone of (516) 488-0383. NPI 1124156559 was issued on 02/28/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 100 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 33 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 86.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 95.5, Cost 44.5), compared with the 83.5 average among clinicians with a measured score.
Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 299 enrolled providers across 39 states and an average of 296 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 | 1124156559 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist |
| Credentials | O.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/28/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
86.4985
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
95.5253
Quality
44.4695
Cost
78
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
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 Fishman, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$499
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 - New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Howard Fishman, O.D.. To verify Howard Fishman, O.D.'s current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases
NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Howard Fishman, O.D. - brand share 26.0%
Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist average
26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 100 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.
100
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
33
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 135
- Total Day Supply
- 3,441
- Brand vs Generic
- 26% brand / 74% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 80.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.60
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% 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 | 39 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 17 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist Overview
How Howard Fishman, O.D. fits within the Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist landscape nationally.
299
Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist Providers in US
39
States with Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist
296
Avg Claims per Provider
Howard Fishman, O.D.'s 100 claims are below the specialty average of 296.
Nearby Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist Providers in New York
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Fishman.
Dr. Aurora Axin Tussy
O.D., F.A.A.O.
Bronx, NY
Dr. Stephen Baker
O.D.
Watertown, NY
Dr. Jeffrey Calhoun
O.D.
Williamsville, NY
Dr. Christine Chea
O.D.
Brooklyn, NY
Dr. Emily Chu
O.D.
Forest Hills, NY
Compare Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard Fishman, O.D.'s specialty? ▼
Howard Fishman, O.D. specializes in Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist and practices in New Hyde Park, New York. Credentials: O.D..
How much does Howard Fishman, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Howard Fishman, O.D. wrote 100 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 33 beneficiaries.
What is Howard Fishman, O.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Howard Fishman, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.5/100 (Quality: 95.5, Cost: 44.5). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Howard Fishman, O.D. located? ▼
Howard Fishman, O.D. is located at 3003 NEW HYDE PARK RD STE 311, New Hyde Park, NY, 11042. Phone: (516) 488-0383.
What is Howard Fishman, O.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Howard Fishman, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124156559, issued on 02/28/2007.
Does Howard Fishman, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Howard Fishman, O.D.'s prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 299 Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist providers across 39 states in the US. The average Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist provider writes 296 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Howard Fishman, O.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Howard Fishman, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Howard Fishman, O.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Howard Fishman, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 100 Part D claims and 33 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Howard Fishman, O.D.'s credentials? ▼
Howard Fishman, O.D.'s NPI is 1124156559 with credentials O.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.
- 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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