2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1619161858 M.D.
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KURT JACKSON, M.D.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in LIVINGSTON, New Jersey. 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
548
Medicare Part D claims · 149 beneficiaries · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
Generic prescribing
49%
generic claims · 51% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.3K
44 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KURT JACKSON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 548 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

0/100
MIPS score · -83 vs avg
548
Part D claims, 2023
49%
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.

KURT JACKSON, 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

0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KURT JACKSON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 KURT JACKSON, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/30/2007

NPI 1619161858

Primary specialty

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Niche

913 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

548 2% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 558

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within New Jersey

1. Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KURT JACKSON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — 0/100 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).

KURT JACKSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 22 OLD SHORT HILLS RD STE 202, LIVINGSTON, NJ, 07039, with a listed phone of (201) 961-3975. NPI 1619161858 was issued on 08/30/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JACKSON 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 548 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 149 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $40K in drug spend, split 51% brand-name and 49% 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 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 913 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 558 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

22 OLD SHORT HILLS RD STE 202
LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039

Provider Details

NPI 1619161858
Specialty Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/30/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KURT JACKSON, 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.

EYE ASSOCIATES OF NORTH JERSEY PA
DOVER, NJ
EYE CENTERS OF AMERICA LLC
WAYNE, NJ

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 KURT JACKSON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.3K

Largest payer

Bausch & Lomb Americas 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 · Brand-heavy

KURT JACKSON, M.D. — brand share 51.0%
Specialty average (est.)

51% brand-name claims vs 49% generic, on 548 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.

548
Total Claims
$40K
Total Drug Cost
149
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
922
Total Day Supply
26,190
Brand vs Generic
51% brand / 49% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$29K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.61
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 72, 75-84: 49, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What KURT JACKSON, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
185
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
63
Latanoprost
57
Timolol Maleate
42
Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim
Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim
31
Brimonidine Tartrate
24
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
16
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
16
Difluprednate
13
Dorzolamide Hcl
11

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

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview

How KURT JACKSON, M.D. fits within the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.

913
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
558
Avg Claims per Provider

KURT JACKSON, M.D.'s 548 claims are below the specialty average of 558.

Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as JACKSON.

Compare Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KURT JACKSON, M.D.'s specialty?
KURT JACKSON, M.D. specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in LIVINGSTON, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KURT JACKSON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KURT JACKSON, M.D. wrote 548 Medicare Part D claims totaling $40K in drug costs for 149 beneficiaries.
What is KURT JACKSON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
KURT JACKSON, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KURT JACKSON, M.D. located?
KURT JACKSON, M.D. is located at 22 OLD SHORT HILLS RD STE 202, LIVINGSTON, NJ, 07039. Phone: (201) 961-3975.
What is KURT JACKSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
KURT JACKSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619161858, issued on 08/30/2007.
Does KURT JACKSON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KURT JACKSON, M.D.'s prescribing is 51% brand-name and 49% generic drugs by claim count, with $29K in brand drug costs.
How many Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 913 Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider writes 558 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KURT JACKSON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KURT JACKSON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KURT JACKSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
KURT JACKSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 548 Part D claims and 149 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KURT JACKSON, M.D.'s credentials?
KURT JACKSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1619161858 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

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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