2026 NPPES data Neuro-ophthalmology Physician NPI 1194904169 M.B.B.S.
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MATTHEW THURTELL, M.B.B.S.

Neuro-ophthalmology Physician in IOWA CITY, Iowa. 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
210
Medicare Part D claims · 46 beneficiaries · Neuro-ophthalmology Physician avg: 419
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MATTHEW THURTELL, M.B.B.S. filed 210 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neuro-ophthalmology Physician in IOWA CITY, Iowa, prescribing 92% generic.

210
Part D claims, 2023
92%
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.

MATTHEW THURTELL, M.B.B.S.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

210 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MATTHEW THURTELL, M.B.B.S. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 MATTHEW THURTELL, M.B.B.S.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/26/2007

NPI 1194904169

Primary specialty

Neuro-ophthalmology Physician

Rare

128 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

210 50% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 419

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Neuro-ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Neuro-ophthalmology Physician share within Iowa

1. Neuro-ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neuro-ophthalmology Physician share within Iowa

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neuro-ophthalmology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neuro-ophthalmology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neuro-ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neuro-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).

MATTHEW THURTELL, M.B.B.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neuro-ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.B.B.S. credentials at 200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA, 52242, with a listed phone of (319) 356-1951. NPI 1194904169 was issued on 10/26/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what THURTELL 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 210 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 46 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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.

Neuro-ophthalmology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 128 enrolled providers across 34 states and an average of 419 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

200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

Provider Details

NPI 1194904169
Specialty Neuro-ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.B.B.S.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/26/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MATTHEW THURTELL, M.B.B.S. 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.

STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
IOWA CITY, IA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

MATTHEW THURTELL, M.B.B.S. — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 210 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.

210
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
46
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
304
Total Day Supply
9,052
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.67
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MATTHEW THURTELL, M.B.B.S. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Prednisone
61
Topiramate
49
Pyridostigmine Bromide
34
Acetazolamide Er
Acetazolamide
22
Acetazolamide
13

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

Neuro-ophthalmology Physician Overview

How MATTHEW THURTELL, M.B.B.S. fits within the Neuro-ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

128
Neuro-ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
34
States with Neuro-ophthalmology Physician
419
Avg Claims per Provider

MATTHEW THURTELL, M.B.B.S.'s 210 claims are below the specialty average of 419.

Nearby Neuro-ophthalmology Physician Providers in Iowa

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

Compare Neuro-ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MATTHEW THURTELL, M.B.B.S.'s specialty?
MATTHEW THURTELL, M.B.B.S. specializes in Neuro-ophthalmology Physician and practices in IOWA CITY, Iowa. Credentials: M.B.B.S..
How much does MATTHEW THURTELL, M.B.B.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MATTHEW THURTELL, M.B.B.S. wrote 210 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 46 beneficiaries.
Where is MATTHEW THURTELL, M.B.B.S. located?
MATTHEW THURTELL, M.B.B.S. is located at 200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA, 52242. Phone: (319) 356-1951.
What is MATTHEW THURTELL, M.B.B.S.'s NPI number?
MATTHEW THURTELL, M.B.B.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194904169, issued on 10/26/2007.
Does MATTHEW THURTELL, M.B.B.S. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MATTHEW THURTELL, M.B.B.S.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Neuro-ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 128 Neuro-ophthalmology Physician providers across 34 states in the US. The average Neuro-ophthalmology Physician provider writes 419 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MATTHEW THURTELL, M.B.B.S. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MATTHEW THURTELL, M.B.B.S.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Topiramate, Pyridostigmine Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MATTHEW THURTELL, M.B.B.S. accept Medicare?
MATTHEW THURTELL, M.B.B.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 210 Part D claims and 46 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MATTHEW THURTELL, M.B.B.S.'s credentials?
MATTHEW THURTELL, M.B.B.S.'s NPI is 1194904169 with credentials M.B.B.S.. 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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