2026 NPPES data Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician NPI 1699750356 M.D.
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MARTIN ARKIN, M.D.

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician in TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 306 beneficiaries · Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$24.78
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MARTIN ARKIN, M.D. is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 306 beneficiaries — 24% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $24.78 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MARTIN ARKIN, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,367 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)

MARTIN ARKIN, M.D. 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).

MARTIN ARKIN, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/14/2005

NPI 1699750356

Primary specialty

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician

Rare

294 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,367 11% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,232

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician share within Michigan

1. Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician share within Michigan

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MARTIN ARKIN, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician) — 75/100 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).

MARTIN ARKIN, M.D. is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider practicing in TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1699750356. 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.

MARTIN ARKIN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 10161 E PICKWICK CT, TRAVERSE CITY, MI, 49684, with a listed phone of (231) 935-0630. NPI 1699750356 was issued on 12/14/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARKIN 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 1,367 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 306 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $60K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 294 enrolled providers across 43 states and an average of 1,232 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

10161 E PICKWICK CT
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684

Provider Details

NPI 1699750356
Specialty Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/14/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

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 MARTIN ARKIN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$25

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.

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MARTIN ARKIN, M.D.. To verify MARTIN ARKIN, M.D.'s current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MARTIN ARKIN, M.D. — brand share 24.0%
Specialty average (est.)

24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 1,367 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.

1,367
Total Claims
$60K
Total Drug Cost
306
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,258
Total Day Supply
60,541
Brand vs Generic
24% brand / 76% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$31K
Generic Drug Cost
$29K
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male

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
289
Prednisolone Acetate
176
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
155
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
130
Ofloxacin
126
Ketorolac Tromethamine
94
Brimonidine Tartrate
90
Timolol Maleate
81
Pilocarpine Hcl
45
Dorzolamide Hcl
42

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

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician Overview

How MARTIN ARKIN, M.D. fits within the Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician landscape nationally.

294
Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician Providers in US
43
States with Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician
1,232
Avg Claims per Provider

MARTIN ARKIN, M.D.'s 1,367 claims are above the specialty average of 1,232.

Nearby Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician Providers in Michigan

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

Compare Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARTIN ARKIN, M.D.'s specialty?
MARTIN ARKIN, M.D. specializes in Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician and practices in TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MARTIN ARKIN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARTIN ARKIN, M.D. wrote 1,367 Medicare Part D claims totaling $60K in drug costs for 306 beneficiaries.
What is MARTIN ARKIN, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MARTIN ARKIN, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MARTIN ARKIN, M.D. located?
MARTIN ARKIN, M.D. is located at 10161 E PICKWICK CT, TRAVERSE CITY, MI, 49684. Phone: (231) 935-0630.
What is MARTIN ARKIN, M.D.'s NPI number?
MARTIN ARKIN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699750356, issued on 12/14/2005.
Does MARTIN ARKIN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARTIN ARKIN, M.D.'s prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $31K in brand drug costs.
How many Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 294 Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician providers across 43 states in the US. The average Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider writes 1,232 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARTIN ARKIN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARTIN ARKIN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Erythromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARTIN ARKIN, M.D. accept Medicare?
MARTIN ARKIN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,367 Part D claims and 306 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARTIN ARKIN, M.D.'s credentials?
MARTIN ARKIN, M.D.'s NPI is 1699750356 with credentials M.D.. 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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