2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1710957865 D.O.
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KAREN BRIGGS, D.O.

Ophthalmology Physician in DYER, Indiana. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 532 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
62%
generic claims · 38% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
80.8471/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$404.68
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KAREN BRIGGS, D.O. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DYER, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 532 beneficiaries — 38% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.8471/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $404.68 across 17 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KAREN BRIGGS, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.8471 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,027 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KAREN BRIGGS, D.O. 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).

KAREN BRIGGS, D.O. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/23/2006

NPI 1710957865

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,027 113% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

80.8471/100 2.252899999999997% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Indiana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KAREN BRIGGS, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
80.8471/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 80.8471/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 80.8471/100 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.

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KAREN BRIGGS, D.O. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in DYER, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1710957865. 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.

KAREN BRIGGS, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 1467 JOLIET ST STE C, DYER, IN, 46311, with a listed phone of (219) 322-2723. NPI 1710957865 was issued on 01/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRIGGS 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 3,027 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 532 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $426K in drug spend, split 38% brand-name and 62% 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 80.8471/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 36.157), 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

1467 JOLIET ST STE C
DYER, IN 46311

Provider Details

NPI 1710957865
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/23/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

80.8471
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
36.157
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KAREN BRIGGS, D.O. 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.

BRIGGS OPHTHALMOLOGY AND ASSOCIATES SC
DYER, IN

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 KAREN BRIGGS, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$405

Largest payer

Mallinckrodt Hospital Products 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

KAREN BRIGGS, D.O. — brand share 38.0%
Specialty average (est.)

38% brand-name claims vs 62% generic, on 3,027 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.

3,027
Total Claims
$426K
Total Drug Cost
532
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,117
Total Day Supply
210,726
Brand vs Generic
38% brand / 62% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$335K
Generic Drug Cost
$92K
Antibiotic Claims
26

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
61% female / 39% 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
1,404
Brimonidine Tartrate
258
Dorzolamide Hcl
227
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
197
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
186
Travoprost
118
Timolol Maleate
105
Rhopressa
Netarsudil Mesylate
83
Brinzolamide
56
Simbrinza
Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart
41

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How KAREN BRIGGS, D.O. 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

KAREN BRIGGS, D.O.'s 3,027 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAREN BRIGGS, D.O.'s specialty?
KAREN BRIGGS, D.O. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in DYER, Indiana. Credentials: D.O..
How much does KAREN BRIGGS, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAREN BRIGGS, D.O. wrote 3,027 Medicare Part D claims totaling $426K in drug costs for 532 beneficiaries.
What is KAREN BRIGGS, D.O.'s Medicare quality score?
KAREN BRIGGS, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.8471/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 36.157). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KAREN BRIGGS, D.O. located?
KAREN BRIGGS, D.O. is located at 1467 JOLIET ST STE C, DYER, IN, 46311. Phone: (219) 322-2723.
What is KAREN BRIGGS, D.O.'s NPI number?
KAREN BRIGGS, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710957865, issued on 01/23/2006.
Does KAREN BRIGGS, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KAREN BRIGGS, D.O.'s prescribing is 38% brand-name and 62% generic drugs by claim count, with $335K 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 KAREN BRIGGS, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAREN BRIGGS, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Brimonidine Tartrate, Dorzolamide Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAREN BRIGGS, D.O. accept Medicare?
KAREN BRIGGS, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,027 Part D claims and 532 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAREN BRIGGS, D.O.'s credentials?
KAREN BRIGGS, D.O.'s NPI is 1710957865 with credentials D.O.. 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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