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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1376518944 M.D.
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Ophthalmology Physician in Rochester, Minnesota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,082 in 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 272 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
53%
generic claims · 47% 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
Keith Baratz, M.D. filed 1,091 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in Rochester, Minnesota, prescribing 53% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 53%
- 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.
Keith Baratz, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,091 Top 24% higher than 76% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Keith Baratz, M.D. 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 Keith Baratz, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,091 23% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota 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 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).
Keith Baratz, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 200 1ST ST SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, with a listed phone of (507) 284-2511. NPI 1376518944 was issued on 02/17/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,091 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 272 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $107K in drug spend, split 47% brand-name and 53% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,082 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1376518944 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/17/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Keith Baratz, 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.
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Keith Baratz, M.D. - brand share 47.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
47% brand-name claims vs 53% generic, on 1,091 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.
1,091
Total Claims
$107K
Total Drug Cost
272
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,873
- Total Day Supply
- 51,246
- Brand vs Generic
- 47% brand / 53% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $87K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $20K
- Opioid Claims
- 24 (2.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 38
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.22
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 22, 65-74: 118, 75-84: 98, 85+: 34
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Keith Baratz, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
236 claims
- Fluorometholone
Fluorometholone
183 claims
- Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin
108 claims
- Ofloxacin 86
Ofloxacin
86 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 49
Brimonidine Tartrate
49 claims
- Latanoprost 41
Latanoprost
41 claims
- Polymyxin B Sul-Tr… 36
Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim
36 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 34
Dorzolamide-Timolol
34 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 236 |
| Fluorometholone | 183 |
| Moxifloxacin Moxifloxacin Hcl | 108 |
| Ofloxacin | 86 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 49 |
| Latanoprost | 41 |
| Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim | 36 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 34 |
| Acyclovir | 29 |
| Valacyclovir Valacyclovir Hcl | 29 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Keith Baratz, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.
22,082
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider
Keith Baratz, M.D.'s 1,091 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Baratz.
Dr. Anne Abel
MD
Minneapolis, MN
Dr. Sanaz Afiat
M.D.
Edina, MN
Dr. Adam Ahlquist
M.D.
Crosby, MN
Dr. Charles Ahrens
M.D.
Duluth, MN
Dr. James Allen
M.D.
Woodbury, MN
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keith Baratz, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Keith Baratz, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Rochester, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Keith Baratz, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Keith Baratz, M.D. wrote 1,091 Medicare Part D claims totaling $107K in drug costs for 272 beneficiaries.
Where is Keith Baratz, M.D. located? ▼
Keith Baratz, M.D. is located at 200 1ST ST SW, Rochester, MN, 55905. Phone: (507) 284-2511.
What is Keith Baratz, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Keith Baratz, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376518944, issued on 02/17/2006.
Does Keith Baratz, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Keith Baratz, M.D.'s prescribing is 47% brand-name and 53% generic drugs by claim count, with $87K in brand drug costs.
Does Keith Baratz, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Keith Baratz, M.D. had 24 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 22,082 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 Keith Baratz, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Keith Baratz, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Fluorometholone, Moxifloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Keith Baratz, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Keith Baratz, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,091 Part D claims and 272 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Keith Baratz, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Keith Baratz, M.D.'s NPI is 1376518944 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.
- 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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