2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1952330862 D.O.
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KURT JUTE, D.O.

Ophthalmology Physician in LAURINBURG, North Carolina. 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 · 739 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
46%
generic claims · 54% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
15.0814/100
▼ 68 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$83.67
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KURT JUTE, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 15.0814/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,622 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

15.0814/100
MIPS score · -68 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
46%
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 JUTE, D.O.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

15 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 JUTE, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 JUTE, D.O.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/02/2006

NPI 1952330862

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,622 85% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

15.0814/100 68.01859999999999% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
15.0814/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 15.0814/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%15.1%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 15.0814/100 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 JUTE, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 1603 MEDICAL DR, LAURINBURG, NC, 28352, with a listed phone of (910) 277-1411. NPI 1952330862 was issued on 07/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JUTE 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 2,622 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 739 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $422K in drug spend, split 54% brand-name and 46% 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 15.0814/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 50.2714), 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

1603 MEDICAL DR
LAURINBURG, NC 28352

Provider Details

NPI 1952330862
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/02/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

15.0814
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
50.2714
Cost

Reporting: Individual

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 JUTE, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$84

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 JUTE, D.O. — brand share 54.0%
Specialty average (est.)

54% brand-name claims vs 46% generic, on 2,622 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.

2,622
Total Claims
$422K
Total Drug Cost
739
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,975
Total Day Supply
111,525
Brand vs Generic
54% brand / 46% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$390K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K
Antibiotic Claims
36

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.55
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 89, 65-74: 300, 75-84: 270, 85+: 80

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KURT JUTE, D.O. 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
Latanoprost
1,004
Prednisolone Acetate
487
Timolol Maleate
225
Restasis
Cyclosporine
158
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
85
Brimonidine Tartrate
60
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
60
Vyzulta
Latanoprostene Bunod
60
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
60
Rocklatan
Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost
48

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How KURT JUTE, 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

KURT JUTE, D.O.'s 2,622 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as JUTE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KURT JUTE, D.O.'s specialty?
KURT JUTE, D.O. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in LAURINBURG, North Carolina. Credentials: D.O..
How much does KURT JUTE, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KURT JUTE, D.O. wrote 2,622 Medicare Part D claims totaling $422K in drug costs for 739 beneficiaries.
What is KURT JUTE, D.O.'s Medicare quality score?
KURT JUTE, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 15.0814/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 50.2714). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KURT JUTE, D.O. located?
KURT JUTE, D.O. is located at 1603 MEDICAL DR, LAURINBURG, NC, 28352. Phone: (910) 277-1411.
What is KURT JUTE, D.O.'s NPI number?
KURT JUTE, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952330862, issued on 07/02/2006.
Does KURT JUTE, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KURT JUTE, D.O.'s prescribing is 54% brand-name and 46% generic drugs by claim count, with $390K 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 KURT JUTE, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KURT JUTE, 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 KURT JUTE, D.O. accept Medicare?
KURT JUTE, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,622 Part D claims and 739 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KURT JUTE, D.O.'s credentials?
KURT JUTE, D.O.'s NPI is 1952330862 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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