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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician NPI 1669471959 MD
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Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in Venice, Florida.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 290 in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 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
689
Medicare Part D claims · 456 beneficiaries · Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician avg: 624
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.5/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$224.09
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Michael Mercandetti, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.5/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 689 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 87.5/100
- MIPS score · +4 vs avg
- 689
- 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.
Michael Mercandetti, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
88 Top 46% higher than 54% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Michael Mercandetti, MD sits
This provider among ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician peers
Across the 141 ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Michael Mercandetti, MD writes more Part D claims than 58% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 55% - placing this provider in the high-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 ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Michael Mercandetti, 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)
Michael Mercandetti, 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 Michael Mercandetti, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
689 10% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
87.5/100 4.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Michael Mercandetti, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 87.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician) - 87.5/100 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).
Michael Mercandetti, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1499 E VENICE AVE UNIT B, Venice, FL, 34292, with a listed phone of (941) 584-4039. NPI 1669471959 was issued on 07/19/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 689 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 456 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 87.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 58.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 290 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 624 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 | 1669471959 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/19/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
87.5203
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
58.401
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
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 Michael Mercandetti, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$224
Largest payer
ABBVIE 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.
License & disciplinary context - Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Michael Mercandetti, MD. To verify Michael Mercandetti, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases
FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Michael Mercandetti, MD - brand share 8.0%
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician average
8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 689 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.
689
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
456
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 710
- Total Day Supply
- 9,736
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $11K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $8K
- Opioid Claims
- 14 (2.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 56
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.17
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 15, 65-74: 197, 75-84: 175, 85+: 69
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Michael Mercandetti, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Erythromycin
Erythromycin
382 claims
- Neomycin-Polymyxin… 93
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
93 claims
- Cephalexin 27
Cephalexin
27 claims
- Mupirocin 20
Mupirocin
20 claims
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl 14
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
14 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 14
Doxycycline Hyclate
14 claims
- Ofloxacin 12
Ofloxacin
12 claims
- Triamcinolone Acet… 11
Triamcinolone Acetonide
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 382 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 93 |
| Cephalexin | 27 |
| Mupirocin | 20 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 14 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 14 |
| Ofloxacin | 12 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Overview
How Michael Mercandetti, MD fits within the Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
290
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in US
46
States with Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
624
Avg Claims per Provider
Michael Mercandetti, MD's 689 claims are above the specialty average of 624.
Nearby Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in Florida
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Mercandetti.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Mercandetti, MD's specialty? ▼
Michael Mercandetti, MD specializes in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician and practices in Venice, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does Michael Mercandetti, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Michael Mercandetti, MD wrote 689 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 456 beneficiaries.
What is Michael Mercandetti, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Michael Mercandetti, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.5/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 58.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Michael Mercandetti, MD located? ▼
Michael Mercandetti, MD is located at 1499 E VENICE AVE UNIT B, Venice, FL, 34292. Phone: (941) 584-4039.
What is Michael Mercandetti, MD's NPI number? ▼
Michael Mercandetti, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669471959, issued on 07/19/2005.
Does Michael Mercandetti, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Michael Mercandetti, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K in brand drug costs.
Does Michael Mercandetti, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Michael Mercandetti, MD had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%.
How many Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 290 Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider writes 624 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michael Mercandetti, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Michael Mercandetti, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Erythromycin, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michael Mercandetti, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Michael Mercandetti, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 689 Part D claims and 456 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Mercandetti, MD's credentials? ▼
Michael Mercandetti, MD's NPI is 1669471959 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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