2026 NPPES data Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1104818939 MD
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JOHN TRIBLE, MD

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa. 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
969
Medicare Part D claims · 370 beneficiaries · Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
65%
generic claims · 35% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JOHN TRIBLE, MD filed 969 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa, prescribing 65% generic.

969
Part D claims, 2023
65%
generic prescribing

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JOHN TRIBLE, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

969 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JOHN TRIBLE, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about JOHN TRIBLE, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/18/2005

NPI 1104818939

Primary specialty

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Rare

354 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

969 67% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,962

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Iowa

1. Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Iowa

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Glaucoma Specialist (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 TRIBLE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 309 E CHURCH ST, MARSHALLTOWN, IA, 50158, with a listed phone of (641) 754-6200. NPI 1104818939 was issued on 08/18/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TRIBLE 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 969 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 370 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $116K in drug spend, split 35% brand-name and 65% 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.

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 354 enrolled providers across 42 states and an average of 2,962 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

309 E CHURCH ST
MARSHALLTOWN, IA 50158

Provider Details

NPI 1104818939
Specialty Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/18/2005

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

JOHN TRIBLE, MD — brand share 35.0%
Specialty average (est.)

35% brand-name claims vs 65% generic, on 969 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.

969
Total Claims
$116K
Total Drug Cost
370
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,715
Total Day Supply
49,987
Brand vs Generic
35% brand / 65% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$95K
Generic Drug Cost
$21K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
60% female / 40% 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 TRIBLE, MD 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
273
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
158
Timolol Maleate
128
Dorzolamide Hcl
78
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
65
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
61
Brimonidine Tartrate
37
Travoprost
32
Brinzolamide
20
Pilocarpine Hcl
16

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview

How JOHN TRIBLE, MD fits within the Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.

354
Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
42
States with Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
2,962
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN TRIBLE, MD's 969 claims are below the specialty average of 2,962.

Nearby Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in Iowa

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

Compare Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN TRIBLE, MD's specialty?
JOHN TRIBLE, MD specializes in Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOHN TRIBLE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN TRIBLE, MD wrote 969 Medicare Part D claims totaling $116K in drug costs for 370 beneficiaries.
Where is JOHN TRIBLE, MD located?
JOHN TRIBLE, MD is located at 309 E CHURCH ST, MARSHALLTOWN, IA, 50158. Phone: (641) 754-6200.
What is JOHN TRIBLE, MD's NPI number?
JOHN TRIBLE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104818939, issued on 08/18/2005.
Does JOHN TRIBLE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN TRIBLE, MD's prescribing is 35% brand-name and 65% generic drugs by claim count, with $95K in brand drug costs.
How many Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 354 Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers across 42 states in the US. The average Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider writes 2,962 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN TRIBLE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN TRIBLE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN TRIBLE, MD accept Medicare?
JOHN TRIBLE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 969 Part D claims and 370 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN TRIBLE, MD's credentials?
JOHN TRIBLE, MD's NPI is 1104818939 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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