2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1497700983 MD
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JOHN LATONA, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
66%
generic claims · 34% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$7.1K
65 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOHN LATONA, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 1K beneficiaries — 34% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $7.1K across 65 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOHN LATONA, MD filed 4,497 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOHN LATONA, 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).

JOHN LATONA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/23/2006

NPI 1497700983

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,497 217% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Indiana

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ophthalmology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Ophthalmology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 LATONA, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1497700983. 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 LATONA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 8071 TOWNSHIP LINE ROAD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46260, with a listed phone of (317) 357-8663. NPI 1497700983 was issued on 05/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LATONA 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 4,497 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,069 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $680K in drug spend, split 34% brand-name and 66% 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.

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

8071 TOWNSHIP LINE ROAD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260

Provider Details

NPI 1497700983
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/23/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN LATONA, 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.

CLEARVIEW EYE CARE OF INDIANA INC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
IU HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN

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 LATONA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$7.1K

Largest payer

Carl Zeiss Meditec Digital Innovations 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

JOHN LATONA, MD — brand share 34.0%
Specialty average (est.)

34% brand-name claims vs 66% generic, on 4,497 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.

4,497
Total Claims
$680K
Total Drug Cost
1,069
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,803
Total Day Supply
249,505
Brand vs Generic
34% brand / 66% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$578K
Generic Drug Cost
$103K
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.55
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 93, 65-74: 418, 75-84: 401, 85+: 157

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
1,050
Prednisolone Acetate
525
Ketorolac Tromethamine
518
Brimonidine Tartrate
447
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
355
Dorzolamide Hcl
249
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
152
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
143
Timolol Maleate
139
Restasis
Cyclosporine
129

* 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 LATONA, 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 LATONA, MD's 4,497 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Indiana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LATONA.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN LATONA, MD's specialty?
JOHN LATONA, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOHN LATONA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN LATONA, MD wrote 4,497 Medicare Part D claims totaling $680K in drug costs for 1,069 beneficiaries.
Where is JOHN LATONA, MD located?
JOHN LATONA, MD is located at 8071 TOWNSHIP LINE ROAD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46260. Phone: (317) 357-8663.
What is JOHN LATONA, MD's NPI number?
JOHN LATONA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497700983, issued on 05/23/2006.
Does JOHN LATONA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN LATONA, MD's prescribing is 34% brand-name and 66% generic drugs by claim count, with $578K 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 JOHN LATONA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN LATONA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Ketorolac Tromethamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN LATONA, MD accept Medicare?
JOHN LATONA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,497 Part D claims and 1,069 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN LATONA, MD's credentials?
JOHN LATONA, MD's NPI is 1497700983 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.
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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