2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1730147612 MD
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JOHN CAPINO, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in LOWELL, Massachusetts. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 507 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
83.4612/100
▲ 0 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

JOHN CAPINO, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.4612/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,060 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

83.4612/100
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

83 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

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 average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/02/2006

NPI 1730147612

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,060 45% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

83.4612/100 0.36120000000001085% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOHN CAPINO, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.4612/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 83.4612/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%83.5%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 83.4612/100 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).

JOHN CAPINO, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in LOWELL, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1730147612. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JOHN CAPINO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a 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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CAPINO 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 2,060 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 507 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $103K 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 83.4612/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 28.204), 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

1230 BRIDGE ST
LOWELL, MA 01850

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.

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.

22,090
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.

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

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 83.4612/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 28.204). 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 22,090 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 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

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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