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2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1366448672 M.D.
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Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Knoxville, Tennessee.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 917 in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
419
Medicare Part D claims · 148 beneficiaries · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96.3/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Joseph Googe, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.3/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 419 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 96.3/100
- MIPS score · +13 vs avg
- 419
- Part D claims, 2023
- 72%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Joseph Googe, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
96 ≥ 82nd percentile 82% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Joseph Googe, M.D. sits
This provider among retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician peers
Across the 548 retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Joseph Googe, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 51% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 43% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Joseph Googe, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Joseph Googe, 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 Joseph Googe, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
419 25% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
96.3/100 12.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Joseph Googe, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 96.3/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Googe, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1124 E WEISGARBER RD, Knoxville, TN, 37909, with a listed phone of (865) 588-0811. NPI 1366448672 was issued on 06/22/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 419 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 148 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 96.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 97.1), compared with the 83.5 average among clinicians with a measured score.
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 917 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 558 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1366448672 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/22/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
96.3197
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
97.1267
Quality
93
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Joseph Googe, M.D. - brand share 28.0%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician average
28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 419 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.
419
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
148
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 547
- Total Day Supply
- 14,106
- Brand vs Generic
- 28% brand / 72% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $6K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.31
- Gender Split
- 49% female / 51% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 15, 65-74: 68, 75-84: 46, 85+: 19
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Joseph Googe, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ketorolac Trometha…
Ketorolac Tromethamine
159 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
101 claims
- Ofloxacin 56
Ofloxacin
56 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 24
Dorzolamide-Timolol
24 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 12
Brimonidine Tartrate
12 claims
- Timolol Maleate 12
Timolol Maleate
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 159 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 101 |
| Ofloxacin | 56 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 24 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 12 |
| Timolol Maleate | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview
How Joseph Googe, M.D. fits within the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.
917
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
558
Avg Claims per Provider
Joseph Googe, M.D.'s 419 claims are below the specialty average of 558.
Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in Tennessee
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Googe.
One of 33 Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers enrolled in Tennessee, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Nicholas Anderson
M.D.
Knoxville, TN
Dr. Richard Breazeale
M.D.
Hixson, TN
Dr. Brandon Busbee
M.D.
Nashville, TN
Dr. Linda Cernichiaro Espinosa
MD
Memphis, TN
Dr. Steve Charles
M.D.
Germantown, TN
Compare Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Googe, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Joseph Googe, M.D. specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in Knoxville, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Joseph Googe, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joseph Googe, M.D. wrote 419 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 148 beneficiaries.
What is Joseph Googe, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Joseph Googe, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.3/100 (Quality: 97.1). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Joseph Googe, M.D. located? ▼
Joseph Googe, M.D. is located at 1124 E WEISGARBER RD, Knoxville, TN, 37909. Phone: (865) 588-0811.
What is Joseph Googe, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Joseph Googe, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366448672, issued on 06/22/2005.
Does Joseph Googe, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Joseph Googe, M.D.'s prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 917 Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider writes 558 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joseph Googe, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joseph Googe, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketorolac Tromethamine, Prednisolone Acetate, Ofloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joseph Googe, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Joseph Googe, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 419 Part D claims and 148 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joseph Googe, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Joseph Googe, M.D.'s NPI is 1366448672 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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