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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1265063556 MD
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Ophthalmology Physician in Mobile, Alabama.
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
579
Medicare Part D claims · 147 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
60%
generic claims · 40% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$259.53
5 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
John Friend, MD filed 579 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in Mobile, Alabama, prescribing 60% generic.
- 579
- Part D claims, 2023
- 60%
- 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.
John Friend, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
579 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
John Friend, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 John Friend, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
579 59% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Ophthalmology Physician. Verify directly:
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 Friend, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2880 DAUPHIN ST, Mobile, AL, 36606, with a listed phone of (251) 473-1900. NPI 1265063556 was issued on 01/27/2020.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 579 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 147 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $37K in drug spend, split 40% brand-name and 60% generic by claim count.
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 | 1265063556 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/27/2020 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where John Friend, 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.
Premier Health Management Inc
Mobile, AL
University OF Texas Southwestern Medical Center AT Dallas
Dallas, TX
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 John Friend, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$260
Largest payer
Glaukos Corporation
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
John Friend, MD - brand share 40.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
40% brand-name claims vs 60% generic, on 579 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.
579
Total Claims
$37K
Total Drug Cost
147
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 807
- Total Day Supply
- 22,169
- Brand vs Generic
- 40% brand / 60% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $27K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $10K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.29
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What John Friend, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
249 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 92
Dorzolamide-Timolol
92 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 75
Brimonidine Tartrate
75 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate 31
Prednisolone Acetate
31 claims
- Timolol Maleate 22
Timolol Maleate
22 claims
- Dorzolamide Hcl 20
Dorzolamide Hcl
20 claims
- Rhopressa 12
Rhopressa
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 249 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 92 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 75 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 31 |
| Timolol Maleate | 22 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 20 |
| Rhopressa Netarsudil Mesylate | 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 John Friend, 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 Friend, MD's 579 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Friend.
Dr. Michael Albert
MD
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Matthew Albright
MD
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Aric Aldridge
M.D.
Dothan, AL
Dr. Thomas Allison
M.D.
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Melton Ambrose
M.D.
Killen, AL
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Friend, MD's specialty? ▼
John Friend, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Mobile, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does John Friend, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, John Friend, MD wrote 579 Medicare Part D claims totaling $37K in drug costs for 147 beneficiaries.
Where is John Friend, MD located? ▼
John Friend, MD is located at 2880 DAUPHIN ST, Mobile, AL, 36606. Phone: (251) 473-1900.
What is John Friend, MD's NPI number? ▼
John Friend, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265063556, issued on 01/27/2020.
Does John Friend, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
John Friend, MD's prescribing is 40% brand-name and 60% generic drugs by claim count, with $27K in brand drug costs.
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 Friend, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, John Friend, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does John Friend, MD accept Medicare? ▼
John Friend, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 579 Part D claims and 147 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify John Friend, MD's credentials? ▼
John Friend, MD's NPI is 1265063556 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.
- 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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