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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1144511304
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Ophthalmology Physician in Anchorage, Alaska.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,082 in Ophthalmology Physician, 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
174
Medicare Part D claims · 69 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
20%
generic claims · 80% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
88/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
James Ford reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 174 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 88/100
- MIPS score · +5 vs avg
- 174
- Part D claims, 2023
- 20%
- 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.
James Ford's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
88 Top 44% higher than 56% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where James Ford sits
This provider among ophthalmology physician peers
Across the 9,866 ophthalmology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, James Ford writes more Part D claims than 10% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 51% - 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 ophthalmology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is James Ford. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
James Ford 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).
What does the federal data show about James Ford?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
174 88% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
88/100 4.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Alaska
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Alaska providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
James Ford's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 88/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) - 88/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
James Ford appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ophthalmology Physician provider at 4315 DIPLOMACY DR, Anchorage, AK, 99508, with a listed phone of (907) 729-1400. NPI 1144511304 was issued on 04/22/2011.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 174 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 69 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $21K in drug spend, split 80% brand-name and 20% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 88/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 93.3), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,082 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1144511304 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/22/2011 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
88.0035
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
93.3451
Cost
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where James Ford 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.
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Anchorage, AK
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
James Ford - brand share 80.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
80% brand-name claims vs 20% generic, on 174 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.
174
Total Claims
$21K
Total Drug Cost
69
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 221
- Total Day Supply
- 4,962
- Brand vs Generic
- 80% brand / 20% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $20K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.01
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What James Ford prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
58 claims
- Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin
39 claims
- Latanoprost 16
Latanoprost
16 claims
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl 14
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 58 |
| Moxifloxacin Moxifloxacin Hcl | 39 |
| Latanoprost | 16 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How James Ford fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.
22,082
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider
James Ford's 174 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Alaska
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alaska, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ford.
Dr. Robert Arnold
M.D.
Anchorage, AK
Dr. John Bennion
M.D.
Jber, AK
Dr. Robert Breffeilh
MD
Juneau, AK
Dr. Philip Brunetti
MD
Fairbanks, AK
Dr. Peter Cannava
MD
Soldotna, AK
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Alaska medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Ford's specialty? ▼
James Ford specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Anchorage, Alaska.
How much does James Ford prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, James Ford wrote 174 Medicare Part D claims totaling $21K in drug costs for 69 beneficiaries.
What is James Ford's Medicare quality score? ▼
James Ford has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 93.3). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is James Ford located? ▼
James Ford is located at 4315 DIPLOMACY DR, Anchorage, AK, 99508. Phone: (907) 729-1400.
What is James Ford's NPI number? ▼
James Ford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144511304, issued on 04/22/2011.
Does James Ford prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
James Ford's prescribing is 80% brand-name and 20% generic drugs by claim count, with $20K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 22,082 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 James Ford prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, James Ford's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Moxifloxacin, Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Ford accept Medicare? ▼
James Ford appears in CMS Medicare data with 174 Part D claims and 69 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Ford's credentials? ▼
James Ford's NPI is 1144511304. 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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