2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1740236249 MD
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MATTHEW DEICH, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in SAVANNAH, Georgia. 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 · 808 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.8218/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$636.88
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MATTHEW DEICH, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAVANNAH, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 808 beneficiaries — 32% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.8218/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $636.88 across 19 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MATTHEW DEICH, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.8218 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,306 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)

MATTHEW DEICH, 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).

MATTHEW DEICH, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/26/2006

NPI 1740236249

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,306 133% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

82.8218/100 0.2781999999999982% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MATTHEW DEICH, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.8218/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 82.8218/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%82.8%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 82.8218/100 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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MATTHEW DEICH, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in SAVANNAH, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1740236249. 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.

MATTHEW DEICH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4720 WATERS AVE, SAVANNAH, GA, 31404, with a listed phone of (912) 354-4800. NPI 1740236249 was issued on 05/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DEICH 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 3,306 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 808 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $481K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% 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 82.8218/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 85.2392), 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

4720 WATERS AVE
SAVANNAH, GA 31404

Provider Details

NPI 1740236249
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/26/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.8218
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
85.2392
Cost
49
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MATTHEW DEICH, 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.

GEORGIA EYE INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTHEAST, LLC
POOLER, GA

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 MATTHEW DEICH, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$637

Largest payer

Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, 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

MATTHEW DEICH, MD — brand share 32.0%
Specialty average (est.)

32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 3,306 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.

3,306
Total Claims
$481K
Total Drug Cost
808
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,896
Total Day Supply
129,500
Brand vs Generic
32% brand / 68% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$430K
Generic Drug Cost
$51K
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 38, 65-74: 315, 75-84: 366, 85+: 89

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
1,108
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
377
Prednisolone Acetate
377
Timolol Maleate
266
Diclofenac Sodium
254
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
166
Brimonidine Tartrate
153
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
106
Restasis
Cyclosporine
54
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
52

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How MATTHEW DEICH, MD 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

MATTHEW DEICH, MD's 3,306 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MATTHEW DEICH, MD's specialty?
MATTHEW DEICH, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in SAVANNAH, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does MATTHEW DEICH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MATTHEW DEICH, MD wrote 3,306 Medicare Part D claims totaling $481K in drug costs for 808 beneficiaries.
What is MATTHEW DEICH, MD's Medicare quality score?
MATTHEW DEICH, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.8218/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 85.2392). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MATTHEW DEICH, MD located?
MATTHEW DEICH, MD is located at 4720 WATERS AVE, SAVANNAH, GA, 31404. Phone: (912) 354-4800.
What is MATTHEW DEICH, MD's NPI number?
MATTHEW DEICH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740236249, issued on 05/26/2006.
Does MATTHEW DEICH, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MATTHEW DEICH, MD's prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $430K 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 MATTHEW DEICH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MATTHEW DEICH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Moxifloxacin, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MATTHEW DEICH, MD accept Medicare?
MATTHEW DEICH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,306 Part D claims and 808 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MATTHEW DEICH, MD's credentials?
MATTHEW DEICH, MD's NPI is 1740236249 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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