2026 NPPES data Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1871790097 MD
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MAHLON DICKENS, MD

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in RALEIGH, 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 · 589 beneficiaries · Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.088/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$226.29
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MAHLON DICKENS, MD is a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RALEIGH, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 589 beneficiaries — 26% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.088/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $226.29 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MAHLON DICKENS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.088 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,141 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MAHLON DICKENS, 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).

MAHLON DICKENS, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/29/2007

NPI 1871790097

Primary specialty

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Rare

354 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,141 6% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,962

MIPS final score

83.088/100 0.012000000000000455% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MAHLON DICKENS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.088/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — 83.088/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — 83.088/100 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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MAHLON DICKENS, MD is a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider practicing in RALEIGH, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1871790097. 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.

MAHLON DICKENS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2709 BLUE RIDGE RD, RALEIGH, NC, 27607, with a listed phone of (919) 782-5400. NPI 1871790097 was issued on 06/29/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DICKENS 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 3,141 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 589 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $297K in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% 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 83.088/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 49.46), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 354 enrolled providers across 42 states and an average of 2,962 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

2709 BLUE RIDGE RD
RALEIGH, NC 27607

Provider Details

NPI 1871790097
Specialty Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/29/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

83.088
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
49.46
Cost
93
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MAHLON DICKENS, 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.

RALEIGH OPHTHALMOLOGY PC
RALEIGH, NC

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 MAHLON DICKENS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$226

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

MAHLON DICKENS, MD — brand share 26.0%
Specialty average (est.)

26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 3,141 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.

3,141
Total Claims
$297K
Total Drug Cost
589
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,136
Total Day Supply
212,064
Brand vs Generic
26% brand / 74% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$199K
Generic Drug Cost
$97K
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 204, 75-84: 255, 85+: 116

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
1,284
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
618
Timolol Maleate
268
Brimonidine Tartrate
242
Dorzolamide Hcl
169
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
103
Travoprost
99
Brinzolamide
45
Prednisolone Acetate
33

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

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview

How MAHLON DICKENS, MD fits within the Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.

354
Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
42
States with Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
2,962
Avg Claims per Provider

MAHLON DICKENS, MD's 3,141 claims are above the specialty average of 2,962.

Nearby Glaucoma Specialist (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 DICKENS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MAHLON DICKENS, MD's specialty?
MAHLON DICKENS, MD specializes in Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in RALEIGH, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does MAHLON DICKENS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MAHLON DICKENS, MD wrote 3,141 Medicare Part D claims totaling $297K in drug costs for 589 beneficiaries.
What is MAHLON DICKENS, MD's Medicare quality score?
MAHLON DICKENS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.088/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 49.46). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MAHLON DICKENS, MD located?
MAHLON DICKENS, MD is located at 2709 BLUE RIDGE RD, RALEIGH, NC, 27607. Phone: (919) 782-5400.
What is MAHLON DICKENS, MD's NPI number?
MAHLON DICKENS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871790097, issued on 06/29/2007.
Does MAHLON DICKENS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MAHLON DICKENS, MD's prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $199K in brand drug costs.
How many Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 354 Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers across 42 states in the US. The average Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider writes 2,962 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MAHLON DICKENS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MAHLON DICKENS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MAHLON DICKENS, MD accept Medicare?
MAHLON DICKENS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,141 Part D claims and 589 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MAHLON DICKENS, MD's credentials?
MAHLON DICKENS, MD's NPI is 1871790097 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

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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