2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1811253289 M.D.
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MICHAEL POSSIN, M.D.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in APPLETON, Wisconsin. 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
234
Medicare Part D claims · 95 beneficiaries · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
Generic prescribing
58%
generic claims · 42% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL POSSIN, M.D. filed 234 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in APPLETON, Wisconsin, prescribing 58% generic.

234
Part D claims, 2023
58%
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 POSSIN, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

234 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)

MICHAEL POSSIN, M.D. 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 MICHAEL POSSIN, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/10/2012

NPI 1811253289

Primary specialty

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Niche

913 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

234 58% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 558

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Wisconsin

1. Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Wisconsin

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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

MICHAEL POSSIN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 442 N WESTHILL BLVD STE A, APPLETON, WI, 54914, with a listed phone of (920) 751-8666. NPI 1811253289 was issued on 04/10/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what POSSIN 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 234 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 95 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 42% brand-name and 58% 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.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 913 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 558 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

442 N WESTHILL BLVD STE A
APPLETON, WI 54914

Provider Details

NPI 1811253289
Specialty Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/10/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL POSSIN, M.D. 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.

NORTHEAST WISCONSIN RETINA ASSOCIATES SC
APPLETON, WI

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 · Above average

MICHAEL POSSIN, M.D. — brand share 42.0%
Specialty average (est.)

42% brand-name claims vs 58% generic, on 234 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.

234
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
95
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
393
Total Day Supply
11,041
Brand vs Generic
42% brand / 58% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.54
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MICHAEL POSSIN, M.D. 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
Prednisolone Acetate
71
Ketorolac Tromethamine
50
Latanoprost
26
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
21
Timolol Maleate
19

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

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview

How MICHAEL POSSIN, M.D. fits within the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.

913
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
558
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL POSSIN, M.D.'s 234 claims are below the specialty average of 558.

Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in Wisconsin

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

Compare Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL POSSIN, M.D.'s specialty?
MICHAEL POSSIN, M.D. specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in APPLETON, Wisconsin. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MICHAEL POSSIN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL POSSIN, M.D. wrote 234 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 95 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL POSSIN, M.D. located?
MICHAEL POSSIN, M.D. is located at 442 N WESTHILL BLVD STE A, APPLETON, WI, 54914. Phone: (920) 751-8666.
What is MICHAEL POSSIN, M.D.'s NPI number?
MICHAEL POSSIN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811253289, issued on 04/10/2012.
Does MICHAEL POSSIN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL POSSIN, M.D.'s prescribing is 42% brand-name and 58% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 913 Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider writes 558 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL POSSIN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL POSSIN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Ketorolac Tromethamine, Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL POSSIN, M.D. accept Medicare?
MICHAEL POSSIN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 234 Part D claims and 95 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL POSSIN, M.D.'s credentials?
MICHAEL POSSIN, M.D.'s NPI is 1811253289 with credentials M.D.. 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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