2026 NPPES data Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1740433945 M.D.
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JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D.

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in SACRAMENTO, California. 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
59%
generic claims · 41% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
80.3683/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$18.6K
72 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D. is a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SACRAMENTO, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 7K claims across 1K beneficiaries — 41% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.3683/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $18.6K across 72 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.3683/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 7,426 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

80.3683/100
MIPS score · -3 vs avg
7K
Part D claims, 2023
59%
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.

JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

80 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/31/2008

NPI 1740433945

Primary specialty

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Rare

354 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,426 151% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,962

MIPS final score

80.3683/100 2.7316999999999894% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within California

1. Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
80.3683/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — 80.3683/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%80.4%
MIPS final score (Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — 80.3683/100 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).

JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D. is a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider practicing in SACRAMENTO, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1740433945. 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.

JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1515 RESPONSE RD, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95815, with a listed phone of (916) 649-1515. NPI 1740433945 was issued on 10/31/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRUBAKER 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 7,426 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,237 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.0 million in drug spend, split 41% brand-name and 59% 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 80.3683/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 34.5609), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 354 enrolled providers across 42 states and an average of 2,962 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

1515 RESPONSE RD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95815

Provider Details

NPI 1740433945
Specialty Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/31/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

80.3683
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
34.5609
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JACOB BRUBAKER, 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.

SACRAMENTO EYE CONSULTANTS A MED CORP
SACRAMENTO, CA

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 JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$18.6K

Largest payer

Glaukos Corporation

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 — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D.. To verify JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D. — brand share 41.0%
Specialty average (est.)

41% brand-name claims vs 59% generic, on 7,426 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.

7,426
Total Claims
$1.0M
Total Drug Cost
1,237
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
14,229
Total Day Supply
412,359
Brand vs Generic
41% brand / 59% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$778K
Generic Drug Cost
$226K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 41, 65-74: 429, 75-84: 497, 85+: 270

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
1,758
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
1,208
Timolol Maleate
598
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
400
Ketorolac Tromethamine
389
Brimonidine Tartrate
367
Ofloxacin
327
Prednisolone Acetate
299
Dorzolamide Hcl
210
Simbrinza
Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart
208

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

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview

How JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D. fits within the Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.

354
Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
42
States with Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
2,962
Avg Claims per Provider

JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D.'s 7,426 claims are above the specialty average of 2,962.

Nearby Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D.'s specialty?
JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D. specializes in Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in SACRAMENTO, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D. wrote 7,426 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.0M in drug costs for 1,237 beneficiaries.
What is JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.3683/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 34.5609). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D. located?
JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D. is located at 1515 RESPONSE RD, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95815. Phone: (916) 649-1515.
What is JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D.'s NPI number?
JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740433945, issued on 10/31/2008.
Does JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D.'s prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $778K in brand drug costs.
How many Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 354 Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers across 42 states in the US. The average Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider writes 2,962 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D. accept Medicare?
JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,426 Part D claims and 1,237 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D.'s credentials?
JACOB BRUBAKER, M.D.'s NPI is 1740433945 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.
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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