2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1720023153 M.D.
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MATHEW SAPP, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. 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
964
Medicare Part D claims · 347 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
56%
generic claims · 44% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$217.33
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MATHEW SAPP, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 964 claims across 347 beneficiaries — 44% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $217.33 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MATHEW SAPP, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 964 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)

MATHEW SAPP, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MATHEW SAPP, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/19/2006

NPI 1720023153

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

964 32% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Alabama

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MATHEW SAPP, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 100/100 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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MATHEW SAPP, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1720023153. 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.

MATHEW SAPP, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2208 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 101, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233, with a listed phone of (205) 933-2625. NPI 1720023153 was issued on 06/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SAPP 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 964 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 347 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $67K in drug spend, split 44% brand-name and 56% 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 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

2208 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 101
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Provider Details

NPI 1720023153
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/19/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MATHEW SAPP, M.D. 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.

RETINA SPECIALISTS OF ALABAMA IN MONTGOMERY LLC
MONTGOMERY, AL
RETINA SPECIALISTS OF ALABAMA LLC
JASPER, AL

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 MATHEW SAPP, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$217

Largest payer

Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, 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

MATHEW SAPP, M.D. — brand share 44.0%
Specialty average (est.)

44% brand-name claims vs 56% generic, on 964 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.

964
Total Claims
$67K
Total Drug Cost
347
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,482
Total Day Supply
40,758
Brand vs Generic
44% brand / 56% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$45K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.54
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 159, 75-84: 105, 85+: 46

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
311
Ketorolac Tromethamine
118
Ofloxacin
73
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
66
Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim
Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim
58
Brimonidine Tartrate
54
Timolol Maleate
48
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
31
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
27
Dorzolamide Hcl
25

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How MATHEW SAPP, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

MATHEW SAPP, M.D.'s 964 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MATHEW SAPP, M.D.'s specialty?
MATHEW SAPP, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MATHEW SAPP, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MATHEW SAPP, M.D. wrote 964 Medicare Part D claims totaling $67K in drug costs for 347 beneficiaries.
What is MATHEW SAPP, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MATHEW SAPP, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MATHEW SAPP, M.D. located?
MATHEW SAPP, M.D. is located at 2208 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 101, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233. Phone: (205) 933-2625.
What is MATHEW SAPP, M.D.'s NPI number?
MATHEW SAPP, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720023153, issued on 06/19/2006.
Does MATHEW SAPP, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MATHEW SAPP, M.D.'s prescribing is 44% brand-name and 56% generic drugs by claim count, with $45K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 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 MATHEW SAPP, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MATHEW SAPP, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Ketorolac Tromethamine, Ofloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MATHEW SAPP, M.D. accept Medicare?
MATHEW SAPP, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 964 Part D claims and 347 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MATHEW SAPP, M.D.'s credentials?
MATHEW SAPP, M.D.'s NPI is 1720023153 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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