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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1720475973 M.D.
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Ophthalmology Physician in Hickory, North Carolina.
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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 395 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
41%
generic claims · 59% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$93.08
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Jennifer Lira, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 1,081 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 100/100
- MIPS score · +17 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 41%
- 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.
Jennifer Lira, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
100 ≥ 92nd percentile 92% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Jennifer Lira, M.D. sits
This provider among ophthalmology physician peers
Across the 8,767 ophthalmology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Jennifer Lira, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 49% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 84% - 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 Jennifer Lira, M.D.. 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)
Jennifer Lira, 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).
What does the federal data show about Jennifer Lira, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,081 24% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
100/100 16.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Jennifer Lira, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 100/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) - 100/100 vs national avg 83.5
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).
Jennifer Lira, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2424 CENTURY PL SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, with a listed phone of (828) 322-2050. NPI 1720475973 was issued on 04/24/2015.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,081 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 395 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $300K in drug spend, split 59% brand-name and 41% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 100), compared with the 83.5 average among clinicians with a measured score.
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 | 1720475973 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/24/2015 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
100
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
100
Quality
100
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Jennifer Lira, 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.
Graystone Ophthalmology Associates, P.A.
Hickory, NC
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 Jennifer Lira, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$93
Largest payer
CooperVision 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 · Brand-heavy
Jennifer Lira, M.D. - brand share 59.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
59% brand-name claims vs 41% generic, on 1,081 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.
1,081
Total Claims
$300K
Total Drug Cost
395
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,371
- Total Day Supply
- 33,113
- Brand vs Generic
- 59% brand / 41% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $289K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $11K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 29
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.24
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 44, 65-74: 202, 75-84: 118, 85+: 31
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Jennifer Lira, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
279 claims
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
159 claims
- Ketorolac Trometha…
Ketorolac Tromethamine
158 claims
- Restasis
Restasis
148 claims
- Neomycin-Polymyxin… 87
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
87 claims
- Latanoprost 40
Latanoprost
40 claims
- Xiidra 32
Xiidra
32 claims
- Erythromycin 25
Erythromycin
25 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 279 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 159 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 158 |
| Restasis Cyclosporine | 148 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 87 |
| Latanoprost | 40 |
| Xiidra Lifitegrast | 32 |
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 25 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 24 |
| Timolol Maleate | 21 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Jennifer Lira, M.D. 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
Jennifer Lira, M.D.'s 1,081 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lira.
Dr. Brian Adair
M.D.
Hickory, NC
Dr. Lindsay Adam
M.D.
Raleigh, NC
Modupe Adetunji
Durham, NC
Dr. Richard Akers
M.D.
Gastonia, NC
Dr. Richard Akers
M.D.
Morganton, NC
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jennifer Lira, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Jennifer Lira, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Hickory, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Jennifer Lira, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Jennifer Lira, M.D. wrote 1,081 Medicare Part D claims totaling $300K in drug costs for 395 beneficiaries.
What is Jennifer Lira, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Jennifer Lira, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 100). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Jennifer Lira, M.D. located? ▼
Jennifer Lira, M.D. is located at 2424 CENTURY PL SE, Hickory, NC, 28602. Phone: (828) 322-2050.
What is Jennifer Lira, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Jennifer Lira, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720475973, issued on 04/24/2015.
Does Jennifer Lira, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Jennifer Lira, M.D.'s prescribing is 59% brand-name and 41% generic drugs by claim count, with $289K 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 Jennifer Lira, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Jennifer Lira, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Ciprofloxacin Hcl, Ketorolac Tromethamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Jennifer Lira, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Jennifer Lira, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,081 Part D claims and 395 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Jennifer Lira, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Jennifer Lira, M.D.'s NPI is 1720475973 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
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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