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2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1700049020
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Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Temple, Texas.
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
465
Medicare Part D claims · 130 beneficiaries · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Joseph Newman filed 465 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Temple, Texas, prescribing 70% generic.
- 465
- Part D claims, 2023
- 70%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Joseph Newman's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
465 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Joseph Newman 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 Newman?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
465 17% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician. Verify directly:
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 Newman appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider at 2401 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX, 76508, with a listed phone of (254) 724-1508. NPI 1700049020 was issued on 07/07/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 465 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 130 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% generic by claim count.
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 | 1700049020 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/07/2008 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Joseph Newman 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.
Scott And White Clinic
Temple, TX
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Joseph Newman. To verify Joseph Newman's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Joseph Newman - brand share 30.0%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician average
30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 465 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.
465
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
130
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 750
- Total Day Supply
- 20,780
- Brand vs Generic
- 30% brand / 70% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $12K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $10K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.13
- Gender Split
- 49% female / 51% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 23, 65-74: 57, 75-84: 36, 85+: 14
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Joseph Newman prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
94 claims
- Atropine Sulfate
Atropine Sulfate
81 claims
- Ofloxacin
Ofloxacin
59 claims
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
39 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate
Brimonidine Tartrate
38 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 36
Dorzolamide-Timolol
36 claims
- Timolol Maleate 33
Timolol Maleate
33 claims
- Erythromycin 19
Erythromycin
19 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 94 |
| Atropine Sulfate | 81 |
| Ofloxacin | 59 |
| Latanoprost | 39 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 38 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 36 |
| Timolol Maleate | 33 |
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 19 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 13 |
| Fluorometholone | 13 |
* 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 Newman 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 Newman's 465 claims are below the specialty average of 558.
Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Newman.
Dr. Matthew Adams
MD
Plano, TX
Dr. Hasenin Al-Khersan
MD
Bellaire, TX
Dr. Rolake Alabi
MD PHD
Austin, TX
Dr. Harshivinderjit Bains
MD
Tyler, TX
Dr. Touka Banaee
MD
Galveston, TX
Compare Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Newman's specialty? ▼
Joseph Newman specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in Temple, Texas.
How much does Joseph Newman prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joseph Newman wrote 465 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 130 beneficiaries.
Where is Joseph Newman located? ▼
Joseph Newman is located at 2401 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX, 76508. Phone: (254) 724-1508.
What is Joseph Newman's NPI number? ▼
Joseph Newman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700049020, issued on 07/07/2008.
Does Joseph Newman prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Joseph Newman's prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $12K 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 Newman prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joseph Newman's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Atropine Sulfate, Ofloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joseph Newman accept Medicare? ▼
Joseph Newman appears in CMS Medicare data with 465 Part D claims and 130 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joseph Newman's credentials? ▼
Joseph Newman's NPI is 1700049020. 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.
- 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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