2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1356436174 MD
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MEREDITH EZELL, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in HERMITAGE, Tennessee. 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
299
Medicare Part D claims · 124 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
54%
generic claims · 46% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.7931/100
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What the federal data reveals: MEREDITH EZELL, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HERMITAGE, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 299 claims across 124 beneficiaries — 46% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.7931/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: MEREDITH EZELL, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.7931 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 299 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)

MEREDITH EZELL, MD 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).

MEREDITH EZELL, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/04/2006

NPI 1356436174

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

299 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

95.7931/100 12.693100000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Tennessee

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MEREDITH EZELL, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.7931/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 95.7931/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 95.7931/100 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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MEREDITH EZELL, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in HERMITAGE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1356436174. 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.

MEREDITH EZELL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5410 OLD HICKORY RD, HERMITAGE, TN, 37076, with a listed phone of (615) 883-2356. NPI 1356436174 was issued on 10/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EZELL 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 299 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 124 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $52K in drug spend, split 46% brand-name and 54% 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 95.7931/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 85.977), 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

5410 OLD HICKORY RD
HERMITAGE, TN 37076

Provider Details

NPI 1356436174
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/04/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.7931
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
85.977
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

MEREDITH EZELL, MD — brand share 46.0%
Specialty average (est.)

46% brand-name claims vs 54% generic, on 299 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.

299
Total Claims
$52K
Total Drug Cost
124
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
644
Total Day Supply
18,965
Brand vs Generic
46% brand / 54% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$45K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.06
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 46, 75-84: 51, 85+: 27

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
104
Timolol Maleate
53
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
38
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
21
Brimonidine Tartrate
12

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How MEREDITH EZELL, 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

MEREDITH EZELL, MD's 299 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MEREDITH EZELL, MD's specialty?
MEREDITH EZELL, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in HERMITAGE, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does MEREDITH EZELL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MEREDITH EZELL, MD wrote 299 Medicare Part D claims totaling $52K in drug costs for 124 beneficiaries.
What is MEREDITH EZELL, MD's Medicare quality score?
MEREDITH EZELL, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.7931/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 85.977). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MEREDITH EZELL, MD located?
MEREDITH EZELL, MD is located at 5410 OLD HICKORY RD, HERMITAGE, TN, 37076. Phone: (615) 883-2356.
What is MEREDITH EZELL, MD's NPI number?
MEREDITH EZELL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356436174, issued on 10/04/2006.
Does MEREDITH EZELL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MEREDITH EZELL, MD's prescribing is 46% brand-name and 54% 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 MEREDITH EZELL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MEREDITH EZELL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MEREDITH EZELL, MD accept Medicare?
MEREDITH EZELL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 299 Part D claims and 124 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MEREDITH EZELL, MD's credentials?
MEREDITH EZELL, MD's NPI is 1356436174 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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