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2026 NPPES data Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1780842245 M.D.
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Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Santa Monica, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 356 in Glaucoma 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
17
Medicare Part D claims · Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 65% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
74.6/100
▼ 9 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
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What the federal data shows
Juliet Chung, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 74.6/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 17 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 74.6/100
- MIPS score · -9 vs avg
- 17
- Part D claims, 2023
- 0%
- 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.
Juliet Chung, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
75 12th percentile higher than 12% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Juliet Chung, M.D. sits
This provider among glaucoma specialist (ophthalmology) physician peers
Across the 216 glaucoma specialist (ophthalmology) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Juliet Chung, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 0% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 7% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one glaucoma specialist (ophthalmology) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Juliet Chung, 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)
Juliet Chung, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 Juliet Chung, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
17 99% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
74.6/100 8.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Juliet Chung, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 74.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) - 74.6/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Juliet Chung, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1807 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 203, Santa Monica, CA, 90403, with a listed phone of (310) 829-0160. NPI 1780842245 was issued on 05/30/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 17 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 65% brand-name and 0% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 74.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85, Cost 30.2), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 356 enrolled providers across 42 states and an average of 2,962 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 | 1780842245 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/30/2008 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
74.5602
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.0247
Quality
30.176
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Juliet Chung, M.D. 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.
Jules Stein Eye Institute Medical Group
Santa Monica, CA
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 - California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Juliet Chung, M.D.. To verify Juliet Chung, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Juliet Chung, M.D. - brand share 65.0%
Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician average
65% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 17 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.
17
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 27
- Total Day Supply
- 838
- Brand vs Generic
- 65% brand / 0% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $5K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 80.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.96
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How Juliet Chung, M.D. fits within the Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.
356
Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
42
States with Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
2,962
Avg Claims per Provider
Juliet Chung, M.D.'s 17 claims are below the specialty average of 2,962.
Nearby Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Chung.
Dr. Jawad Ahmad
MD
San Luis Obispo, CA
Dr. Reza Alizadeh
M.D.
Santa Monica, CA
Dr. Ardalan Aminlari
MD
Encinitas, CA
Dr. Thomas Avallone
M.D.
Coronado, CA
Dr. Felise May Barte
MD
Santa Clara, CA
Compare Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Juliet Chung, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Juliet Chung, M.D. specializes in Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in Santa Monica, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Juliet Chung, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Juliet Chung, M.D. wrote 17 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is Juliet Chung, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Juliet Chung, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.6/100 (Quality: 85, Cost: 30.2). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Juliet Chung, M.D. located? ▼
Juliet Chung, M.D. is located at 1807 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 203, Santa Monica, CA, 90403. Phone: (310) 829-0160.
What is Juliet Chung, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Juliet Chung, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780842245, issued on 05/30/2008.
Does Juliet Chung, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Juliet Chung, M.D.'s prescribing is 65% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
How many Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 356 Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers across 42 states in the US. The average Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider writes 2,962 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Juliet Chung, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Juliet Chung, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 17 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Juliet Chung, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Juliet Chung, M.D.'s NPI is 1780842245 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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