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Active
2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1114195260 MD
Verify on CMS → Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD
Ophthalmology Physician in Coral Gables, Florida.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,090 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
20K
Medicare Part D claims · 4K beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
62%
generic claims · 38% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.6/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$498.79
21 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 20,212 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 93.6/100
- MIPS score · +10 vs avg
- 20K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 62%
- 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.
Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
94 Top 29% higher than 71% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD 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, Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD writes more Part D claims than 100% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 68% - placing this provider in the high-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 Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD. 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)
Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
20,212 14× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
93.6/100 10.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 93.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) - 93.6/100 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).
Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1097 S LEJEUNE RD, Coral Gables, FL, 33134, with a listed phone of (305) 422-2020. NPI 1114195260 was issued on 02/12/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 20,212 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 4,281 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.9 million in drug spend, split 38% brand-name and 62% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 96.4, Cost 67.2), 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1114195260 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/12/2008 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
93.5885
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
96.4104
Quality
67.218
Cost
78
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, 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.
Aran Eye Associates PA
Coral Gables, FL
Stanley D Braverman MD PA
Hollywood, FL
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 Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$499
Largest payer
ABBVIE 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.
License & disciplinary context - Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD. To verify Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases
FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD - brand share 38.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
38% brand-name claims vs 62% generic, on 20,212 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.
20,212
Total Claims
$1.9M
Total Drug Cost
4,281
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 24,456
- Total Day Supply
- 616,048
- Brand vs Generic
- 38% brand / 62% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.6M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $243K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 93
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 79.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.99
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 75, 65-74: 1,079, 75-84: 1,915, 85+: 1,212
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
4,953 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 1,800
Brimonidine Tartrate
1,800 claims
- Lumigan 1,772
Lumigan
1,772 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 1,142
Dorzolamide-Timolol
1,142 claims
- Timolol Maleate 997
Timolol Maleate
997 claims
- Erythromycin 959
Erythromycin
959 claims
- Brimonidine Tartra… 879
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
879 claims
- Dorzolamide Hcl 830
Dorzolamide Hcl
830 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 4,953 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 1,800 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 1,772 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 1,142 |
| Timolol Maleate | 997 |
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 959 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 879 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 830 |
| Moxifloxacin Moxifloxacin Hcl | 827 |
| Cyclosporine | 657 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, 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
Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD's 20,212 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Florida
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Aronowicz-Gallego.
Dr. Abbas Abbey
MD
Quincy, FL
Dr. Jody Abrams
M.D.
Sarasota, FL
Dr. Maria Adams
DO
Jacksonville, FL
Dr. Rebecca Adams
MD
Maitland, FL
Dr. Ron Adelman
MD
Jacksonville, FL
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD's specialty? ▼
Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Coral Gables, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD wrote 20,212 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.9M in drug costs for 4,281 beneficiaries.
What is Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.6/100 (Quality: 96.4, Cost: 67.2). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD located? ▼
Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD is located at 1097 S LEJEUNE RD, Coral Gables, FL, 33134. Phone: (305) 422-2020.
What is Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD's NPI number? ▼
Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114195260, issued on 02/12/2008.
Does Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD's prescribing is 38% brand-name and 62% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.6M 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 Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Brimonidine Tartrate, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 20,212 Part D claims and 4,281 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD's credentials? ▼
Joel Aronowicz-Gallego, MD's NPI is 1114195260 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
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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