2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1770840720 MD
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JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in WEBSTER, New York. 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
732
Medicare Part D claims · 389 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
65%
generic claims · 35% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$10.2K
20 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WEBSTER, New York with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 732 claims across 389 beneficiaries — 35% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $10.2K across 20 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD filed 732 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WEBSTER, New York. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/16/2012

NPI 1770840720

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

732 48% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in New York

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within New York

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

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).

JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in WEBSTER, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1770840720. 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.

JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1015 RIDGE RD, WEBSTER, NY, 14580, with a listed phone of (585) 872-1300. NPI 1770840720 was issued on 04/16/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARMENIA 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 732 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 389 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $385K in drug spend, split 35% brand-name and 65% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.8%. 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

1015 RIDGE RD
WEBSTER, NY 14580

Provider Details

NPI 1770840720
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/16/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH ARMENIA, 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.

EYE PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF WESTERN NEW YORK PLLC
WEBSTER, NY

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 JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$10.2K

Largest payer

Amgen 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.

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD. To verify JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD — brand share 35.0%
Specialty average (est.)

35% brand-name claims vs 65% generic, on 732 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.

732
Total Claims
$385K
Total Drug Cost
389
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
837
Total Day Supply
11,397
Brand vs Generic
35% brand / 65% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$378K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
196 (26.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
31

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.92
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 187, 75-84: 131, 85+: 45

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
367
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
196
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
24
Doxycycline Hyclate
22
Latanoprost
15
Methylprednisolone
13
Timolol Maleate
11

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How JOSEPH ARMENIA, 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

JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD's 732 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ARMENIA.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD's specialty?
JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in WEBSTER, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD wrote 732 Medicare Part D claims totaling $385K in drug costs for 389 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD located?
JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD is located at 1015 RIDGE RD, WEBSTER, NY, 14580. Phone: (585) 872-1300.
What is JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD's NPI number?
JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770840720, issued on 04/16/2012.
Does JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD's prescribing is 35% brand-name and 65% generic drugs by claim count, with $378K in brand drug costs.
Does JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD had 196 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.8%.
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 JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Erythromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD accept Medicare?
JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 732 Part D claims and 389 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD's credentials?
JOSEPH ARMENIA, MD's NPI is 1770840720 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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