2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1043293566 MD
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JACK AARON, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in TUCSON, Arizona. 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
460
Medicare Part D claims · 155 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
51%
generic claims · 49% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.4978/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JACK AARON, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in TUCSON, Arizona with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 460 claims across 155 beneficiaries — 49% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.4978/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JACK AARON, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.4978 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 460 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JACK AARON, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JACK AARON, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/29/2005

NPI 1043293566

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

460 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

95.4978/100 12.397800000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Arizona

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JACK AARON, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.4978/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 95.4978/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.5%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 95.4978/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

JACK AARON, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in TUCSON, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1043293566. 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.

JACK AARON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1110 N EL DORADO PL, TUCSON, AZ, 85715, with a listed phone of (520) 327-5677. NPI 1043293566 was issued on 11/29/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AARON 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 460 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 155 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $128K in drug spend, split 49% brand-name and 51% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 95.4978/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 84.9925), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

1110 N EL DORADO PL
TUCSON, AZ 85715

Provider Details

NPI 1043293566
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/29/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

95.4978
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
84.9925
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

JACK AARON, MD — brand share 49.0%
Specialty average (est.)

49% brand-name claims vs 51% generic, on 460 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.

460
Total Claims
$128K
Total Drug Cost
155
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
950
Total Day Supply
27,605
Brand vs Generic
49% brand / 51% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$113K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
82.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.58
Gender Split
64% female / 36% 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
127
Restasis
Cyclosporine
50
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
49
Timolol Maleate
38
Brimonidine Tartrate
22
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
22
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
18
Travoprost
15
Furosemide
13
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
13

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How JACK AARON, 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

JACK AARON, MD's 460 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JACK AARON, MD's specialty?
JACK AARON, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in TUCSON, Arizona. Credentials: MD.
How much does JACK AARON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JACK AARON, MD wrote 460 Medicare Part D claims totaling $128K in drug costs for 155 beneficiaries.
What is JACK AARON, MD's Medicare quality score?
JACK AARON, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.4978/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 84.9925). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JACK AARON, MD located?
JACK AARON, MD is located at 1110 N EL DORADO PL, TUCSON, AZ, 85715. Phone: (520) 327-5677.
What is JACK AARON, MD's NPI number?
JACK AARON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043293566, issued on 11/29/2005.
Does JACK AARON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JACK AARON, MD's prescribing is 49% brand-name and 51% generic drugs by claim count, with $113K 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 JACK AARON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JACK AARON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Restasis, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JACK AARON, MD accept Medicare?
JACK AARON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 460 Part D claims and 155 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JACK AARON, MD's credentials?
JACK AARON, MD's NPI is 1043293566 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.
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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