2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1841298551 MD
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MARK GRAND, MD

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. 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
26
Medicare Part D claims · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
Generic prescribing
54%
generic claims · 46% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: MARK GRAND, MD is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 26 claims — 46% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: MARK GRAND, MD filed 26 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

MARK GRAND, 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).

MARK GRAND, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/07/2005

NPI 1841298551

Primary specialty

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Niche

913 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

26 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 558

Specialty distribution in Missouri

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

Missouri providers

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Missouri

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

MARK GRAND, MD is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1841298551. 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.

MARK GRAND, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 8820 LADUE RD STE 203, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63124, with a listed phone of (314) 367-1181. NPI 1841298551 was issued on 07/07/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GRAND 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 26 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, split 46% brand-name and 54% 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.

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

8820 LADUE RD STE 203
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63124

Provider Details

NPI 1841298551
Specialty Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/07/2005

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

MARK GRAND, MD — brand share 46.0%
Specialty average (est.)

46% brand-name claims vs 54% generic, on 26 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.

26
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
69
Total Day Supply
2,075
Brand vs Generic
46% brand / 54% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$11K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
80.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.78

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview

How MARK GRAND, MD 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

MARK GRAND, MD's 26 claims are below the specialty average of 558.

Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in Missouri

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARK GRAND, MD's specialty?
MARK GRAND, MD specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does MARK GRAND, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARK GRAND, MD wrote 26 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is MARK GRAND, MD located?
MARK GRAND, MD is located at 8820 LADUE RD STE 203, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63124. Phone: (314) 367-1181.
What is MARK GRAND, MD's NPI number?
MARK GRAND, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841298551, issued on 07/07/2005.
Does MARK GRAND, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARK GRAND, MD's prescribing is 46% brand-name and 54% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K 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.
Does MARK GRAND, MD accept Medicare?
MARK GRAND, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 26 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARK GRAND, MD's credentials?
MARK GRAND, MD's NPI is 1841298551 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.
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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