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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1295077444 MD
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Ophthalmology Physician in Austin, Texas.
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
597
Medicare Part D claims · 367 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.4/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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
Krista Stewart, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.4/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 597 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 91.4/100
- MIPS score · +8 vs avg
- 597
- Part D claims, 2023
- 94%
- 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.
Krista Stewart, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
91 Top 37% higher than 63% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Krista Stewart, MD sits
This provider among ophthalmology physician peers
Across the 9,866 ophthalmology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Krista Stewart, MD writes more Part D claims than 30% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 61% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-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 ophthalmology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Krista Stewart, MD. 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)
Krista Stewart, MD 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 Krista Stewart, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
597 58% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
91.4/100 8.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Krista Stewart, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 91.4/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) - 91.4/100 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).
Krista Stewart, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2700 BEE CAVES RD, Austin, TX, 78746, with a listed phone of (512) 250-2020. NPI 1295077444 was issued on 03/25/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 597 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 367 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.5%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 91.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.8, Cost 62.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.
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 | 1295077444 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/25/2013 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
91.4268
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.7821
Quality
62.8019
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Krista Stewart, 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.
Austin Eye Clinic Association
Austin, TX
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 - Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Krista Stewart, MD. To verify Krista Stewart, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Krista Stewart, MD - brand share 6.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 597 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.
597
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
367
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 619
- Total Day Supply
- 8,261
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 94% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $7K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $8K
- Opioid Claims
- 33 (5.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 29
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.06
- Gender Split
- 68% female / 32% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 14, 65-74: 202, 75-84: 125, 85+: 26
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Krista Stewart, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Erythromycin
Erythromycin
367 claims
- Neomycin-Polymyxin… 107
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
107 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 28
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
28 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 14
Doxycycline Hyclate
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 367 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 107 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 28 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Krista Stewart, MD 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
Krista Stewart, MD's 597 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Stewart.
Dr. Justin Aaker
MD
Georgetown, TX
Dr. Asad Abbas
M.D.
Baytown, TX
Dr. Ashkan Abbey
M.D.
Dallas, TX
Dr. Meredith Abbott
MD
Dallas, TX
Dr. Musa Abdelaziz
MD
Southlake, TX
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Krista Stewart, MD's specialty? ▼
Krista Stewart, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Austin, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Krista Stewart, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Krista Stewart, MD wrote 597 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 367 beneficiaries.
What is Krista Stewart, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Krista Stewart, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.4/100 (Quality: 78.8, Cost: 62.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Krista Stewart, MD located? ▼
Krista Stewart, MD is located at 2700 BEE CAVES RD, Austin, TX, 78746. Phone: (512) 250-2020.
What is Krista Stewart, MD's NPI number? ▼
Krista Stewart, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295077444, issued on 03/25/2013.
Does Krista Stewart, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Krista Stewart, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
Does Krista Stewart, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Krista Stewart, MD had 33 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.5%.
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 Krista Stewart, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Krista Stewart, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Erythromycin, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Krista Stewart, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Krista Stewart, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 597 Part D claims and 367 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Krista Stewart, MD's credentials? ▼
Krista Stewart, MD's NPI is 1295077444 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
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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