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LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION

Optometrist in PHOENIX, Arizona. 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
624
Medicare Part D claims · 298 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
59%
generic claims · 41% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.6527/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$62.72
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.6527/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 624 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

87.6527/100
MIPS score · +5 vs avg
624
Part D claims, 2023
59%
generic prescribing
$62.72
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

88 Top 46% higher than 54% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What does the federal data show about LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/06/2022

NPI 1972249605

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

624 143% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

87.6527/100 4.5527000000000015% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Optometrist share within Arizona

1. Optometrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Optometrist share within Arizona

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.6527/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 87.6527/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%87.7%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 87.6527/100 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.

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LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION is a Optometrist provider practicing in PHOENIX, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1972249605. 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.

LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider at 4800 N 22ND ST STE 210, PHOENIX, AZ, 85016, with a listed phone of (602) 598-7646. NPI 1972249605 was issued on 05/06/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ENCARNACION 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 624 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 298 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $129K in drug spend, split 41% brand-name and 59% 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 87.6527/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 58.8423), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Optometrist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 60,463 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 257 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

4800 N 22ND ST STE 210
PHOENIX, AZ 85016

Provider Details

NPI 1972249605
Specialty Optometrist
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/06/2022

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.6527
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
58.8423
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION 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.

BARNET DULANEY PERKINS EYE CENTER, PC
LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ
SOUTHWESTERN EYE CENTER LTD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ

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 LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$63

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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

LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION — brand share 41.0%
Specialty average (est.)

41% brand-name claims vs 59% generic, on 624 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.

624
Total Claims
$129K
Total Drug Cost
298
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,208
Total Day Supply
33,889
Brand vs Generic
41% brand / 59% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$117K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 128, 75-84: 115, 85+: 37

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
206
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
64
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
43
Prednisolone Acetate
39
Timolol Maleate
36
Restasis
Cyclosporine
34
Ketorolac Tromethamine
28
Ofloxacin
24
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
20
Brimonidine Tartrate
15

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

Optometrist Overview

How LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

60,463
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION's 624 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Arizona

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ENCARNACION.

Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION's specialty?
LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION specializes in Optometrist and practices in PHOENIX, Arizona.
How much does LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION wrote 624 Medicare Part D claims totaling $129K in drug costs for 298 beneficiaries.
What is LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION's Medicare quality score?
LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.6527/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 58.8423). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION located?
LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION is located at 4800 N 22ND ST STE 210, PHOENIX, AZ, 85016. Phone: (602) 598-7646.
What is LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION's NPI number?
LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972249605, issued on 05/06/2022.
Does LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION's prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $117K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 60,463 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 257 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION accept Medicare?
LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION appears in CMS Medicare data with 624 Part D claims and 298 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION's credentials?
LAURA LIZ ENCARNACION's NPI is 1972249605. 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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