2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1760421556 MD
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JOSEPH LOCASCIO, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in HUNTINGTON, West Virginia. 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
451
Medicare Part D claims · 152 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 37% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH LOCASCIO, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HUNTINGTON, West Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 451 claims across 152 beneficiaries — 37% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: JOSEPH LOCASCIO, MD filed 451 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HUNTINGTON, West Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JOSEPH LOCASCIO, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JOSEPH LOCASCIO, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/06/2006

NPI 1760421556

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

451 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in West Virginia

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers

West Virginia providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within West Virginia

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

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 LOCASCIO, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1760421556. 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 LOCASCIO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5170 US ROUTE 60, HUNTINGTON, WV, 25705, with a listed phone of (304) 522-1055. NPI 1760421556 was issued on 06/06/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LOCASCIO 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 451 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 152 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $100K in drug spend, split 37% brand-name and 63% 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.

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

5170 US ROUTE 60
HUNTINGTON, WV 25705

Provider Details

NPI 1760421556
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/06/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

JOSEPH LOCASCIO, MD — brand share 37.0%
Specialty average (est.)

37% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 451 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.

451
Total Claims
$100K
Total Drug Cost
152
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
965
Total Day Supply
28,469
Brand vs Generic
37% brand / 63% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$86K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.39
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
127
Timolol Maleate
86
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
40
Restasis
Cyclosporine
35
Fluorometholone
27
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
17
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
15
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
13

* 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 LOCASCIO, 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 LOCASCIO, MD's 451 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in West Virginia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LOCASCIO.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH LOCASCIO, MD's specialty?
JOSEPH LOCASCIO, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in HUNTINGTON, West Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOSEPH LOCASCIO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH LOCASCIO, MD wrote 451 Medicare Part D claims totaling $100K in drug costs for 152 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH LOCASCIO, MD located?
JOSEPH LOCASCIO, MD is located at 5170 US ROUTE 60, HUNTINGTON, WV, 25705. Phone: (304) 522-1055.
What is JOSEPH LOCASCIO, MD's NPI number?
JOSEPH LOCASCIO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760421556, issued on 06/06/2006.
Does JOSEPH LOCASCIO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH LOCASCIO, MD's prescribing is 37% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $86K 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 LOCASCIO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH LOCASCIO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH LOCASCIO, MD accept Medicare?
JOSEPH LOCASCIO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 451 Part D claims and 152 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH LOCASCIO, MD's credentials?
JOSEPH LOCASCIO, MD's NPI is 1760421556 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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