2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1760451363 M.D.
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JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. 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 · 366 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
64%
generic claims · 36% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
47.9647/100
▼ 35 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$40.78
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 47.9647/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,829 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

47.9647/100
MIPS score · -35 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
64%
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.

JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

48 4th percentile higher than 4% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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)

JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D. 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 JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/16/2006

NPI 1760451363

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,829 29% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

47.9647/100 35.135299999999994% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Tennessee

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
47.9647/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 47.9647/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%48%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 47.9647/100 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).

JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1932 ALCOA HWY STE 255, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37920, with a listed phone of (865) 244-2030. NPI 1760451363 was issued on 03/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SOWELL 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 1,829 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 366 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $281K in drug spend, split 36% brand-name and 64% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 47.9647/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90.8795, Cost 19.003), 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

1932 ALCOA HWY STE 255
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Provider Details

NPI 1760451363
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/16/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

47.9647
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90.8795
Quality
19.003
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$41

Largest payer

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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

JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D. — brand share 36.0%
Specialty average (est.)

36% brand-name claims vs 64% generic, on 1,829 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.

1,829
Total Claims
$281K
Total Drug Cost
366
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,315
Total Day Supply
95,072
Brand vs Generic
36% brand / 64% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$243K
Generic Drug Cost
$38K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.39
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 130, 75-84: 148, 85+: 66

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D. 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
594
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
201
Timolol Maleate
188
Brimonidine Tartrate
104
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
86
Dorzolamide Hcl
81
Travoprost
70
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
60
Rocklatan
Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost
57
Simbrinza
Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart
48

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D. 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

JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D.'s 1,829 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D.'s specialty?
JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D. wrote 1,829 Medicare Part D claims totaling $281K in drug costs for 366 beneficiaries.
What is JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 47.9647/100 (Quality: 90.8795, Cost: 19.003). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D. located?
JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D. is located at 1932 ALCOA HWY STE 255, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37920. Phone: (865) 244-2030.
What is JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D.'s NPI number?
JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760451363, issued on 03/16/2006.
Does JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D.'s prescribing is 36% brand-name and 64% generic drugs by claim count, with $243K 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 JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D.'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 JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D. accept Medicare?
JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,829 Part D claims and 366 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D.'s credentials?
JONATHAN SOWELL, M.D.'s NPI is 1760451363 with credentials M.D.. 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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