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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1538263710 MD
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Ophthalmology Physician in Rome, Georgia.
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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 614 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
61%
generic claims · 39% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$300.47
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Lawrence Arkin, MD filed 2,887 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in Rome, Georgia, prescribing 61% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 61%
- generic prescribing
- $300.47
- 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.
Lawrence Arkin, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,887 Top 12% higher than 88% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Lawrence Arkin, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Lawrence Arkin, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,887 103% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Ophthalmology Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Lawrence Arkin, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 105 JOHN MADDOX DRIVE, Rome, GA, 30165, with a listed phone of (706) 290-0090. NPI 1538263710 was issued on 09/11/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,887 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 614 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $210K in drug spend, split 39% brand-name and 61% generic by claim count.
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 | 1538263710 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/11/2006 |
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 Lawrence Arkin, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$300
Largest payer
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, 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
Lawrence Arkin, MD - brand share 39.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
39% brand-name claims vs 61% generic, on 2,887 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.
2,887
Total Claims
$210K
Total Drug Cost
614
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,695
- Total Day Supply
- 128,618
- Brand vs Generic
- 39% brand / 61% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $163K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $47K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.33
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 27, 65-74: 235, 75-84: 271, 85+: 81
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lawrence Arkin, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
1,109 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate 394
Prednisolone Acetate
394 claims
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl 323
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
323 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 278
Dorzolamide-Timolol
278 claims
- Timolol Maleate 136
Timolol Maleate
136 claims
- Ketorolac Trometha… 108
Ketorolac Tromethamine
108 claims
- Lumigan 96
Lumigan
96 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 68
Brimonidine Tartrate
68 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,109 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 394 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 323 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 278 |
| Timolol Maleate | 136 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 108 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 96 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 68 |
| Alphagan P Brimonidine Tartrate | 65 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 62 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Lawrence Arkin, 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
Lawrence Arkin, MD's 2,887 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Arkin.
Dr. Thomas Aaberg
MD
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Maria Aaron
MD
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Monica Abernot
MD
Hinesville, GA
Dr. Osemelu Aburime
MD
Leesburg, GA
Dr. William Ackerman
M.D.
Gainesville, GA
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Georgia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Arkin, MD's specialty? ▼
Lawrence Arkin, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Rome, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does Lawrence Arkin, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lawrence Arkin, MD wrote 2,887 Medicare Part D claims totaling $210K in drug costs for 614 beneficiaries.
Where is Lawrence Arkin, MD located? ▼
Lawrence Arkin, MD is located at 105 JOHN MADDOX DRIVE, Rome, GA, 30165. Phone: (706) 290-0090.
What is Lawrence Arkin, MD's NPI number? ▼
Lawrence Arkin, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538263710, issued on 09/11/2006.
Does Lawrence Arkin, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lawrence Arkin, MD's prescribing is 39% brand-name and 61% generic drugs by claim count, with $163K in brand drug costs.
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 Lawrence Arkin, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lawrence Arkin, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Ciprofloxacin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lawrence Arkin, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Lawrence Arkin, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,887 Part D claims and 614 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lawrence Arkin, MD's credentials? ▼
Lawrence Arkin, MD's NPI is 1538263710 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.
- 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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