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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1356436174 MD
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Ophthalmology Physician in Hermitage, Tennessee.
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
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
95.8/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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
Meredith Ezell, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.8/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 299 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 95.8/100
- MIPS score · +13 vs avg
- 299
- Part D claims, 2023
- 54%
- 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.
Meredith Ezell, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
96 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Meredith Ezell, MD 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, Meredith Ezell, MD writes more Part D claims than 16% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 74% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-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 Meredith Ezell, MD. 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)
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).
What does the federal data show about Meredith Ezell, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
299 79% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
95.8/100 12.7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Meredith Ezell, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 95.8/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) - 95.8/100 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).
Meredith Ezell, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an 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.
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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 95.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 86), 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 | 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%
Ophthalmology Physician average
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.
What Meredith Ezell, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
104 claims
- Timolol Maleate
Timolol Maleate
53 claims
- Lumigan 38
Lumigan
38 claims
- Combigan 21
Combigan
21 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 12
Brimonidine Tartrate
12 claims
| 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.
22,082
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.
Dr. Brent Aebi
M.D.
Bristol, TN
Khandaker Ahad
Murfreesboro, TN
Dr. Harold Akin
MD
Murfreesboro, TN
Dr. Nancy Alison
M.D.
Johnson City, TN
Dr. Mitchell Allphin
MD
Nashville, TN
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Tennessee medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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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 95.8/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 86). 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 22,082 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 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
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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