2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1508857038 MD
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JOSEPH CERAVOLO, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in COLUMBUS, Georgia. 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
984
Medicare Part D claims · 216 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
46%
generic claims · 54% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.7991/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$659.4
24 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH CERAVOLO, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBUS, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 984 claims across 216 beneficiaries — 54% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.7991/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $659.4 across 24 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOSEPH CERAVOLO, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.7991 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 984 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOSEPH CERAVOLO, MD 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).

JOSEPH CERAVOLO, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/03/2005

NPI 1508857038

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

984 31% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

89.7991/100 6.699100000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOSEPH CERAVOLO, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.7991/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 89.7991/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.8%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 89.7991/100 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).

JOSEPH CERAVOLO, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in COLUMBUS, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1508857038. 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 CERAVOLO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1240 BROOKSTONE CENTRE PARKWAY, COLUMBUS, GA, 31904, with a listed phone of (706) 323-8127. NPI 1508857038 was issued on 11/03/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CERAVOLO 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 984 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 216 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $325K in drug spend, split 54% brand-name and 46% 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 89.7991/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.8132, Cost 95.5792), 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

1240 BROOKSTONE CENTRE PARKWAY
COLUMBUS, GA 31904

Provider Details

NPI 1508857038
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/03/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

89.7991
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.8132
Quality
95.5792
Cost

Reporting: Individual

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

Total received

$659

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 · Brand-heavy

JOSEPH CERAVOLO, MD — brand share 54.0%
Specialty average (est.)

54% brand-name claims vs 46% generic, on 984 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.

984
Total Claims
$325K
Total Drug Cost
216
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,416
Total Day Supply
38,379
Brand vs Generic
54% brand / 46% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$309K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.52
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 41, 65-74: 101, 75-84: 59, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Brimonidine Tartrate
125
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
116
Latanoprost
115
Ketorolac Tromethamine
96
Prednisolone Acetate
82
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
80
Dorzolamide Hcl
61
Acetazolamide
36
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
26
Restasis
Cyclosporine
26

* 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 CERAVOLO, 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 CERAVOLO, MD's 984 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH CERAVOLO, MD's specialty?
JOSEPH CERAVOLO, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in COLUMBUS, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOSEPH CERAVOLO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH CERAVOLO, MD wrote 984 Medicare Part D claims totaling $325K in drug costs for 216 beneficiaries.
What is JOSEPH CERAVOLO, MD's Medicare quality score?
JOSEPH CERAVOLO, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.7991/100 (Quality: 77.8132, Cost: 95.5792). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOSEPH CERAVOLO, MD located?
JOSEPH CERAVOLO, MD is located at 1240 BROOKSTONE CENTRE PARKWAY, COLUMBUS, GA, 31904. Phone: (706) 323-8127.
What is JOSEPH CERAVOLO, MD's NPI number?
JOSEPH CERAVOLO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508857038, issued on 11/03/2005.
Does JOSEPH CERAVOLO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH CERAVOLO, MD's prescribing is 54% brand-name and 46% generic drugs by claim count, with $309K 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 JOSEPH CERAVOLO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH CERAVOLO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Brimonidine Tartrate, Lumigan, Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH CERAVOLO, MD accept Medicare?
JOSEPH CERAVOLO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 984 Part D claims and 216 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH CERAVOLO, MD's credentials?
JOSEPH CERAVOLO, MD's NPI is 1508857038 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.
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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