2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1194898692 M.D.
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IRA YOUNGER, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in BATESVILLE, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 533 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
65%
generic claims · 35% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$20.23
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

IRA YOUNGER, M.D. filed 2,060 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in BATESVILLE, Indiana, prescribing 65% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
65%
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.

IRA YOUNGER, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,060 Top 16% higher than 84% 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

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

IRA YOUNGER, 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 IRA YOUNGER, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/15/2006

NPI 1194898692

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,060 45% 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).

IRA YOUNGER, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in BATESVILLE, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1194898692. 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.

IRA YOUNGER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 374 NORTHSIDE DR, BATESVILLE, IN, 47006, with a listed phone of (812) 496-8782. NPI 1194898692 was issued on 11/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what YOUNGER 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 2,060 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 533 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $240K in drug spend, split 35% brand-name and 65% 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

374 NORTHSIDE DR
BATESVILLE, IN 47006

Provider Details

NPI 1194898692
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/15/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where IRA YOUNGER, 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.

SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP INC
BATESVILLE, 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).

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 IRA YOUNGER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$20

Largest payer

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

IRA YOUNGER, M.D. — brand share 35.0%
Specialty average (est.)

35% brand-name claims vs 65% generic, on 2,060 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.

2,060
Total Claims
$240K
Total Drug Cost
533
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,119
Total Day Supply
86,250
Brand vs Generic
35% brand / 65% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$209K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K
Antibiotic Claims
93

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.42
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 50, 65-74: 227, 75-84: 195, 85+: 61

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
669
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
236
Timolol Maleate
184
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
161
Doxycycline Hyclate
87
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
82
Prednisolone Acetate
58
Brimonidine Tartrate
57
Rhopressa
Netarsudil Mesylate
52
Levobunolol Hcl
39

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How IRA YOUNGER, 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

IRA YOUNGER, M.D.'s 2,060 claims are above 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 YOUNGER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IRA YOUNGER, M.D.'s specialty?
IRA YOUNGER, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in BATESVILLE, Indiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does IRA YOUNGER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, IRA YOUNGER, M.D. wrote 2,060 Medicare Part D claims totaling $240K in drug costs for 533 beneficiaries.
Where is IRA YOUNGER, M.D. located?
IRA YOUNGER, M.D. is located at 374 NORTHSIDE DR, BATESVILLE, IN, 47006. Phone: (812) 496-8782.
What is IRA YOUNGER, M.D.'s NPI number?
IRA YOUNGER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194898692, issued on 11/15/2006.
Does IRA YOUNGER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
IRA YOUNGER, M.D.'s prescribing is 35% brand-name and 65% generic drugs by claim count, with $209K 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 IRA YOUNGER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, IRA YOUNGER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Ciprofloxacin Hcl, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does IRA YOUNGER, M.D. accept Medicare?
IRA YOUNGER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,060 Part D claims and 533 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify IRA YOUNGER, M.D.'s credentials?
IRA YOUNGER, M.D.'s NPI is 1194898692 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.

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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