2026 NPPES data Neuro-ophthalmology Physician NPI 1487744975 MD
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JOSEPH CHACKO, MD

Neuro-ophthalmology Physician in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. 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
645
Medicare Part D claims · 160 beneficiaries · Neuro-ophthalmology Physician avg: 419
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JOSEPH CHACKO, MD filed 645 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neuro-ophthalmology Physician in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, prescribing 75% generic.

645
Part D claims, 2023
75%
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.

JOSEPH CHACKO, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

645 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOSEPH CHACKO, 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).

What does the federal data show about JOSEPH CHACKO, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/13/2006

NPI 1487744975

Primary specialty

Neuro-ophthalmology Physician

Rare

128 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

645 54% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 419

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Neuro-ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Neuro-ophthalmology Physician share within Arkansas

1. Neuro-ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neuro-ophthalmology Physician share within Arkansas

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neuro-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 CHACKO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neuro-ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4301 W MARKHAM ST # 783, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72205, with a listed phone of (501) 686-8000. NPI 1487744975 was issued on 10/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHACKO 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 645 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 160 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $55K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% 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.

Neuro-ophthalmology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 128 enrolled providers across 34 states and an average of 419 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

4301 W MARKHAM ST # 783
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

Provider Details

NPI 1487744975
Specialty Neuro-ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/13/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH CHACKO, 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.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES
LITTLE ROCK, AR

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

JOSEPH CHACKO, MD — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 645 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.

645
Total Claims
$55K
Total Drug Cost
160
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,061
Total Day Supply
30,851
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$32K
Generic Drug Cost
$24K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.37
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 60, 75-84: 45, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOSEPH CHACKO, 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
159
Prednisone
88
Acetazolamide
56
Pyridostigmine Bromide
52
Brimonidine Tartrate
50
Gabapentin
33
Restasis
Cyclosporine
26
Timolol Maleate
22
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
20
Acetazolamide Er
Acetazolamide
19

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

Neuro-ophthalmology Physician Overview

How JOSEPH CHACKO, MD fits within the Neuro-ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

128
Neuro-ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
34
States with Neuro-ophthalmology Physician
419
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH CHACKO, MD's 645 claims are above the specialty average of 419.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH CHACKO, MD's specialty?
JOSEPH CHACKO, MD specializes in Neuro-ophthalmology Physician and practices in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOSEPH CHACKO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH CHACKO, MD wrote 645 Medicare Part D claims totaling $55K in drug costs for 160 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH CHACKO, MD located?
JOSEPH CHACKO, MD is located at 4301 W MARKHAM ST # 783, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72205. Phone: (501) 686-8000.
What is JOSEPH CHACKO, MD's NPI number?
JOSEPH CHACKO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487744975, issued on 10/13/2006.
Does JOSEPH CHACKO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH CHACKO, MD's prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $32K in brand drug costs.
How many Neuro-ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 128 Neuro-ophthalmology Physician providers across 34 states in the US. The average Neuro-ophthalmology Physician provider writes 419 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH CHACKO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH CHACKO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisone, Acetazolamide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH CHACKO, MD accept Medicare?
JOSEPH CHACKO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 645 Part D claims and 160 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH CHACKO, MD's credentials?
JOSEPH CHACKO, MD's NPI is 1487744975 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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