2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1477567311 M.D.
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JOEL NATHAN, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in COCONUT CREEK, Florida. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 523 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
69%
generic claims · 31% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
38.3333/100
▼ 45 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$31.51
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOEL NATHAN, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 38.3333/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,620 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

38.3333/100
MIPS score · -45 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
69%
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 NATHAN, 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

38 4th percentile higher than 4% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 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)

JOEL NATHAN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 NATHAN, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/28/2006

NPI 1477567311

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,620 85% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

38.3333/100 44.76669999999999% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Florida

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOEL NATHAN, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
38.3333/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 38.3333/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%38.3%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 38.3333/100 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).

JOEL NATHAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4400 W SAMPLE RD, COCONUT CREEK, FL, 33073, with a listed phone of (954) 782-9330. NPI 1477567311 was issued on 07/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NATHAN 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 2,620 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 523 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $242K in drug spend, split 31% brand-name and 69% 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 38.3333/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 26.6667), 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

4400 W SAMPLE RD
COCONUT CREEK, FL 33073

Provider Details

NPI 1477567311
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/28/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

38.3333
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
26.6667
Quality

Reporting: Individual

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 NATHAN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$32

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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 NATHAN, M.D.. To verify JOEL NATHAN, M.D.'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 NATHAN, M.D. — brand share 31.0%
Specialty average (est.)

31% brand-name claims vs 69% generic, on 2,620 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.

2,620
Total Claims
$242K
Total Drug Cost
523
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,817
Total Day Supply
137,213
Brand vs Generic
31% brand / 69% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$183K
Generic Drug Cost
$59K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.43
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOEL NATHAN, M.D. 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
Latanoprost
853
Timolol Maleate
461
Brimonidine Tartrate
242
Dorzolamide Hcl
129
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
129
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
118
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
73
Prednisolone Acetate
70
Levobunolol Hcl
67
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
51

* 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 NATHAN, M.D. 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 NATHAN, M.D.'s 2,620 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 NATHAN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOEL NATHAN, M.D.'s specialty?
JOEL NATHAN, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in COCONUT CREEK, Florida. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOEL NATHAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOEL NATHAN, M.D. wrote 2,620 Medicare Part D claims totaling $242K in drug costs for 523 beneficiaries.
What is JOEL NATHAN, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JOEL NATHAN, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 38.3333/100 (Quality: 26.6667). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOEL NATHAN, M.D. located?
JOEL NATHAN, M.D. is located at 4400 W SAMPLE RD, COCONUT CREEK, FL, 33073. Phone: (954) 782-9330.
What is JOEL NATHAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOEL NATHAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477567311, issued on 07/28/2006.
Does JOEL NATHAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOEL NATHAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 31% brand-name and 69% generic drugs by claim count, with $183K 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 NATHAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOEL NATHAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOEL NATHAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOEL NATHAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,620 Part D claims and 523 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOEL NATHAN, M.D.'s credentials?
JOEL NATHAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1477567311 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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