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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1730147612 MD
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Ophthalmology Physician in Lowell, Massachusetts.
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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 507 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
83.5/100
▲ 0 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
John Capino, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.5/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,060 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 83.5/100
- MIPS score · +0 vs avg
- 2K
- 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.
John Capino, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
84 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where John Capino, 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, John Capino, MD writes more Part D claims than 73% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 42% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-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 John Capino, 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)
John Capino, MD 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 John Capino, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,060 45% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
83.5/100 0.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
John Capino, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 83.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) - 83.5/100 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).
John Capino, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1230 BRIDGE ST, Lowell, MA, 01850, with a listed phone of (978) 452-2100. NPI 1730147612 was issued on 05/02/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,060 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 507 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $103K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 83.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 28.2), 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 | 1730147612 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/02/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
83.4612
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
28.204
Cost
Reporting: Individual
License & disciplinary context - Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to John Capino, MD. To verify John Capino, MD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases
BORIM 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 Massachusetts 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.
2,060
Total Claims
$103K
Total Drug Cost
507
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,032
- Total Day Supply
- 80,182
- Generic Drug Cost
- $29K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 11
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.36
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 72, 65-74: 209, 75-84: 179, 85+: 47
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What John Capino, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
482 claims
- Cromolyn Sodium
Cromolyn Sodium
467 claims
- Timolol Maleate
Timolol Maleate
222 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
214 claims
- Ofloxacin 183
Ofloxacin
183 claims
- Neomycin-Polymyxin… 126
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
126 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 71
Brimonidine Tartrate
71 claims
- Cyclopentolate Hcl 69
Cyclopentolate Hcl
69 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 482 |
| Cromolyn Sodium | 467 |
| Timolol Maleate | 222 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 214 |
| Ofloxacin | 183 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 126 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 71 |
| Cyclopentolate Hcl | 69 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 63 |
| Alphagan P Brimonidine Tartrate | 43 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How John Capino, MD 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
John Capino, MD's 2,060 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Capino.
Dr. Mark Abelson
M.D.
Andover, MA
Dr. Inas Aboobakar
M.D.
Boston, MA
Dr. Alessandro Adad Jammal
MD, PHD
Boston, MA
Dr. David Agahigian
M.D.
Springfield, MA
Dr. Kanika Agarwal
MD
Boston, MA
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 Massachusetts medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Capino, MD's specialty? ▼
John Capino, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Lowell, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does John Capino, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, John Capino, MD wrote 2,060 Medicare Part D claims totaling $103K in drug costs for 507 beneficiaries.
What is John Capino, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
John Capino, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.5/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 28.2). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is John Capino, MD located? ▼
John Capino, MD is located at 1230 BRIDGE ST, Lowell, MA, 01850. Phone: (978) 452-2100.
What is John Capino, MD's NPI number? ▼
John Capino, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730147612, issued on 05/02/2006.
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 John Capino, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, John Capino, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Cromolyn Sodium, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does John Capino, MD accept Medicare? ▼
John Capino, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,060 Part D claims and 507 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify John Capino, MD's credentials? ▼
John Capino, MD's NPI is 1730147612 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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