2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1609161686 D.O.
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KEVIN BAXTER, D.O.

Ophthalmology Physician in MISHAWAKA, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 316 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 37% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.8555/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$479.87
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KEVIN BAXTER, D.O. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MISHAWAKA, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 316 beneficiaries — 37% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.8555/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $479.87 across 14 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KEVIN BAXTER, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.8555 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,045 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)

KEVIN BAXTER, 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).

KEVIN BAXTER, D.O. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/17/2011

NPI 1609161686

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,045 26% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

89.8555/100 6.755500000000012% pts

Exceptional 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

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.8555/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 89.8555/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.9%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 89.8555/100 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).

KEVIN BAXTER, D.O. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in MISHAWAKA, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1609161686. 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.

KEVIN BAXTER, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 230 E DAY RD, MISHAWAKA, IN, 46545, with a listed phone of (574) 271-3939. NPI 1609161686 was issued on 06/17/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BAXTER 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 1,045 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 316 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $99K 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 89.8555/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 66.185), 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

230 E DAY RD
MISHAWAKA, IN 46545

Provider Details

NPI 1609161686
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/17/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

89.8555
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
66.185
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KEVIN BAXTER, 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.

MICHIANA EYE CENTER LLC
MISHAWAKA, 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 KEVIN BAXTER, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$480

Largest payer

Sight Sciences, 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

KEVIN BAXTER, D.O. — brand share 37.0%
Specialty average (est.)

37% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 1,045 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.

1,045
Total Claims
$99K
Total Drug Cost
316
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,632
Total Day Supply
43,727
Brand vs Generic
37% brand / 63% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$78K
Generic Drug Cost
$20K
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 129, 75-84: 130, 85+: 44

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
224
Prednisolone Acetate
140
Timolol Maleate
93
Brimonidine Tartrate
82
Atropine Sulfate
55
Travoprost
45
Dorzolamide Hcl
43
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
42
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
38
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
36

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How KEVIN BAXTER, 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

KEVIN BAXTER, D.O.'s 1,045 claims are below 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 BAXTER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KEVIN BAXTER, D.O.'s specialty?
KEVIN BAXTER, D.O. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in MISHAWAKA, Indiana. Credentials: D.O..
How much does KEVIN BAXTER, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KEVIN BAXTER, D.O. wrote 1,045 Medicare Part D claims totaling $99K in drug costs for 316 beneficiaries.
What is KEVIN BAXTER, D.O.'s Medicare quality score?
KEVIN BAXTER, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.8555/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 66.185). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KEVIN BAXTER, D.O. located?
KEVIN BAXTER, D.O. is located at 230 E DAY RD, MISHAWAKA, IN, 46545. Phone: (574) 271-3939.
What is KEVIN BAXTER, D.O.'s NPI number?
KEVIN BAXTER, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609161686, issued on 06/17/2011.
Does KEVIN BAXTER, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KEVIN BAXTER, D.O.'s prescribing is 37% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $78K 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 KEVIN BAXTER, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KEVIN BAXTER, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KEVIN BAXTER, D.O. accept Medicare?
KEVIN BAXTER, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,045 Part D claims and 316 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KEVIN BAXTER, D.O.'s credentials?
KEVIN BAXTER, D.O.'s NPI is 1609161686 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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