2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1922118892 MD
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JOSEPH ROWLAND, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in MEMPHIS, Tennessee. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 261 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 37% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
57.5/100
▼ 26 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$122.09
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOSEPH ROWLAND, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 57.5/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,040 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

57.5/100
MIPS score · -26 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
63%
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 ROWLAND, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

58 5th percentile higher than 5% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOSEPH ROWLAND, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 ROWLAND, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/30/2006

NPI 1922118892

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,040 27% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

57.5/100 25.599999999999994% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Tennessee

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
57.5/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 57.5/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%57.5%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 57.5/100 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 ROWLAND, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 909 RIDGEWAY LOOP RD, MEMPHIS, TN, 38120, with a listed phone of (901) 683-1112. NPI 1922118892 was issued on 08/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ROWLAND 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 1,040 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 261 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $171K 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 57.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 15), 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

909 RIDGEWAY LOOP RD
MEMPHIS, TN 38120

Provider Details

NPI 1922118892
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/30/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

57.5
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
15
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH ROWLAND, 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.

PASSONS EYE CENTER, P.L.L.C.
MEMPHIS, TN
ROWLAND OPHTHALMOLOGY PLC
MILLINGTON, TN

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

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

Total received

$122

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 · Above average

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

37% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 1,040 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.

1,040
Total Claims
$171K
Total Drug Cost
261
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,198
Total Day Supply
64,053
Brand vs Generic
37% brand / 63% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$150K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOSEPH ROWLAND, 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
395
Dorzolamide Hcl
107
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
107
Brimonidine Tartrate
85
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
66
Timolol Maleate
44
Restasis
Cyclosporine
42
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
27
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
21
Travoprost
18

* 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 ROWLAND, 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 ROWLAND, MD's 1,040 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH ROWLAND, MD's specialty?
JOSEPH ROWLAND, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in MEMPHIS, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOSEPH ROWLAND, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH ROWLAND, MD wrote 1,040 Medicare Part D claims totaling $171K in drug costs for 261 beneficiaries.
What is JOSEPH ROWLAND, MD's Medicare quality score?
JOSEPH ROWLAND, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 57.5/100 (Quality: 15). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOSEPH ROWLAND, MD located?
JOSEPH ROWLAND, MD is located at 909 RIDGEWAY LOOP RD, MEMPHIS, TN, 38120. Phone: (901) 683-1112.
What is JOSEPH ROWLAND, MD's NPI number?
JOSEPH ROWLAND, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922118892, issued on 08/30/2006.
Does JOSEPH ROWLAND, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH ROWLAND, MD's prescribing is 37% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $150K 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 ROWLAND, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH ROWLAND, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide Hcl, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH ROWLAND, MD accept Medicare?
JOSEPH ROWLAND, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,040 Part D claims and 261 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH ROWLAND, MD's credentials?
JOSEPH ROWLAND, MD's NPI is 1922118892 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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