2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1871503409 MD
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JEROME FINKELSTEIN, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania. 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
476
Medicare Part D claims · 205 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
77.5068/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

JEROME FINKELSTEIN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.5068/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 476 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

77.5068/100
MIPS score · -6 vs avg
476
Part D claims, 2023
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.

JEROME FINKELSTEIN, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

78 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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)

JEROME FINKELSTEIN, MD 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 JEROME FINKELSTEIN, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/08/2006

NPI 1871503409

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

476 66% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

77.5068/100 5.593199999999996% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Pennsylvania

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JEROME FINKELSTEIN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
77.5068/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 77.5068/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%77.5%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 77.5068/100 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).

JEROME FINKELSTEIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 532 S AIKEN AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15232, with a listed phone of (412) 621-5822. NPI 1871503409 was issued on 08/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FINKELSTEIN 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 476 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 205 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $90K in drug spend. 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 77.5068/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 68.6144, Cost 56.4081), 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

532 S AIKEN AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232

Provider Details

NPI 1871503409
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/08/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

77.5068
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
68.6144
Quality
56.4081
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JEROME FINKELSTEIN, MD 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.

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
PITTSBURGH, PA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JEROME FINKELSTEIN, MD. To verify JEROME FINKELSTEIN, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

476
Total Claims
$90K
Total Drug Cost
205
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
828
Total Day Supply
23,149
Generic Drug Cost
$12K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.28
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 90, 75-84: 76, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What JEROME FINKELSTEIN, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
100
Latanoprost
73
Timolol Maleate
49
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
35
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
26
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
23
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
14
Cyclosporine
14
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
13
Brimonidine Tartrate
12

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How JEROME FINKELSTEIN, 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

JEROME FINKELSTEIN, MD's 476 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JEROME FINKELSTEIN, MD's specialty?
JEROME FINKELSTEIN, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does JEROME FINKELSTEIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JEROME FINKELSTEIN, MD wrote 476 Medicare Part D claims totaling $90K in drug costs for 205 beneficiaries.
What is JEROME FINKELSTEIN, MD's Medicare quality score?
JEROME FINKELSTEIN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.5068/100 (Quality: 68.6144, Cost: 56.4081). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JEROME FINKELSTEIN, MD located?
JEROME FINKELSTEIN, MD is located at 532 S AIKEN AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15232. Phone: (412) 621-5822.
What is JEROME FINKELSTEIN, MD's NPI number?
JEROME FINKELSTEIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871503409, issued on 08/08/2006.
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 JEROME FINKELSTEIN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JEROME FINKELSTEIN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JEROME FINKELSTEIN, MD accept Medicare?
JEROME FINKELSTEIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 476 Part D claims and 205 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JEROME FINKELSTEIN, MD's credentials?
JEROME FINKELSTEIN, MD's NPI is 1871503409 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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