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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1306949383 M.D.
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Ophthalmology Physician in Milford, Connecticut.
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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 249 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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
Martin Shapiro, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,095 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 75%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Martin Shapiro, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Martin Shapiro, M.D. sits
This provider among ophthalmology physician peers
Across the 9,866 ophthalmology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Martin Shapiro, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 48% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 15% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one ophthalmology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Martin Shapiro, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Martin Shapiro, 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).
What does the federal data show about Martin Shapiro, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,095 23% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100 8.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Martin Shapiro, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) - 75/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Martin Shapiro, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 202 CHERRY ST, Milford, CT, 06460, with a listed phone of (203) 878-1236. NPI 1306949383 was issued on 09/06/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,095 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 249 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $179K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% generic by claim count. 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.
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 | 1306949383 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/06/2006 |
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
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Martin Shapiro, M.D. - brand share 25.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 1,095 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.
1,095
Total Claims
$179K
Total Drug Cost
249
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,015
- Total Day Supply
- 57,898
- Brand vs Generic
- 25% brand / 75% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $139K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $40K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 14
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 78.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.13
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Martin Shapiro, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
389 claims
- Timolol Maleate
Timolol Maleate
219 claims
- Travoprost 69
Travoprost
69 claims
- Dorzolamide Hcl 58
Dorzolamide Hcl
58 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 54
Dorzolamide-Timolol
54 claims
- Lumigan 52
Lumigan
52 claims
- Restasis 49
Restasis
49 claims
- Cyclosporine 37
Cyclosporine
37 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 389 |
| Timolol Maleate | 219 |
| Travoprost | 69 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 58 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 54 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 52 |
| Restasis Cyclosporine | 49 |
| Cyclosporine | 37 |
| Alphagan P Brimonidine Tartrate | 24 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 19 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Martin Shapiro, M.D. 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
Martin Shapiro, M.D.'s 1,095 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Shapiro.
Dr. Michael Abrams
M.D.
Danbury, CT
Dr. Marcio Abreu
M.D.
Bridgeport, CT
Dr. Bruce Altman
M.D.
Danbury, CT
Dr. Laura Andrews
MD
Waterbury, CT
Shimy Apoorva
Waterbury, CT
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Shapiro, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Martin Shapiro, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Milford, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Martin Shapiro, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Martin Shapiro, M.D. wrote 1,095 Medicare Part D claims totaling $179K in drug costs for 249 beneficiaries.
What is Martin Shapiro, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Martin Shapiro, 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 Shapiro, M.D. located? ▼
Martin Shapiro, M.D. is located at 202 CHERRY ST, Milford, CT, 06460. Phone: (203) 878-1236.
What is Martin Shapiro, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Martin Shapiro, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306949383, issued on 09/06/2006.
Does Martin Shapiro, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Martin Shapiro, M.D.'s prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $139K 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 Martin Shapiro, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Martin Shapiro, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Travoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Martin Shapiro, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Martin Shapiro, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,095 Part D claims and 249 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Martin Shapiro, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Martin Shapiro, M.D.'s NPI is 1306949383 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
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.
- 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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