2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1245390749 MD
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HOWARD SAVAGE, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in LARGO, Maryland. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 757 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

HOWARD SAVAGE, MD filed 3,297 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in LARGO, Maryland, prescribing 87% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing

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HOWARD SAVAGE, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

3,297 Top 11% higher than 89% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

HOWARD SAVAGE, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about HOWARD SAVAGE, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/12/2006

NPI 1245390749

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,297 132% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Maryland

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

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 SAVAGE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1221 MERCANTILE LANE, LARGO, MD, 20774, with a listed phone of (301) 618-5500. NPI 1245390749 was issued on 12/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SAVAGE 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 3,297 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 757 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $99K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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

1221 MERCANTILE LANE
LARGO, MD 20774

Provider Details

NPI 1245390749
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/12/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

HOWARD SAVAGE, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 3,297 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.

3,297
Total Claims
$99K
Total Drug Cost
757
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,875
Total Day Supply
228,461
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$43K
Generic Drug Cost
$56K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 29, 65-74: 285, 75-84: 328, 85+: 115

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What HOWARD SAVAGE, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Latanoprost
1,032
Timolol Maleate
430
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
426
Brimonidine Tartrate
408
Prednisolone Acetate
302
Ketorolac Tromethamine
228
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
152
Dorzolamide Hcl
48
Pilocarpine Hcl
33
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
32

* 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 SAVAGE, MD 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 SAVAGE, MD's 3,297 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOWARD SAVAGE, MD's specialty?
HOWARD SAVAGE, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in LARGO, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does HOWARD SAVAGE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HOWARD SAVAGE, MD wrote 3,297 Medicare Part D claims totaling $99K in drug costs for 757 beneficiaries.
Where is HOWARD SAVAGE, MD located?
HOWARD SAVAGE, MD is located at 1221 MERCANTILE LANE, LARGO, MD, 20774. Phone: (301) 618-5500.
What is HOWARD SAVAGE, MD's NPI number?
HOWARD SAVAGE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245390749, issued on 12/12/2006.
Does HOWARD SAVAGE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HOWARD SAVAGE, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $43K 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 SAVAGE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HOWARD SAVAGE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HOWARD SAVAGE, MD accept Medicare?
HOWARD SAVAGE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,297 Part D claims and 757 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HOWARD SAVAGE, MD's credentials?
HOWARD SAVAGE, MD's NPI is 1245390749 with credentials MD. 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.

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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