2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1033473913 M.D.
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MICHAEL WESTAFER, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in CARSON CITY, Nevada. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 37% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.0822/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$965.23
21 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL WESTAFER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.0822/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 5,341 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

81.0822/100
MIPS score · -2 vs avg
5K
Part D claims, 2023
63%
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 WESTAFER, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

81 36th percentile higher than 36% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MICHAEL WESTAFER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 WESTAFER, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/26/2012

NPI 1033473913

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,341 276% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

81.0822/100 2.017799999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Nevada

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Nevada providers

Nevada providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Nevada

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL WESTAFER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.0822/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 81.0822/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%81.1%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 81.0822/100 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.

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 WESTAFER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3475 GS RICHARDS BLVD # 130, CARSON CITY, NV, 89703, with a listed phone of (775) 841-2000. NPI 1033473913 was issued on 06/26/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WESTAFER 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 5,341 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,008 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $527K in drug spend, split 37% brand-name and 63% 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 81.0822/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 91.695, Cost 48.014), 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

3475 GS RICHARDS BLVD # 130
CARSON CITY, NV 89703

Provider Details

NPI 1033473913
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/26/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

81.0822
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
91.695
Quality
48.014
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL WESTAFER, 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.

RETINA CONSULTANTS OF NEVADA LLP
MESQUITE, NV

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

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 WESTAFER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$965

Largest payer

NEW WORLD MEDICAL,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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

MICHAEL WESTAFER, M.D. — brand share 37.0%
Specialty average (est.)

37% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 5,341 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.

5,341
Total Claims
$527K
Total Drug Cost
1,008
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
10,951
Total Day Supply
321,509
Brand vs Generic
37% brand / 63% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$410K
Generic Drug Cost
$117K
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 373, 75-84: 453, 85+: 161

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MICHAEL WESTAFER, 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
Latanoprost
1,968
Timolol Maleate
702
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
677
Dorzolamide Hcl
379
Brimonidine Tartrate
257
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
219
Prednisolone Acetate
178
Travoprost
86
Ketorolac Tromethamine
72
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
67

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How MICHAEL WESTAFER, M.D. 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

MICHAEL WESTAFER, M.D.'s 5,341 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Nevada

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL WESTAFER, M.D.'s specialty?
MICHAEL WESTAFER, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in CARSON CITY, Nevada. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MICHAEL WESTAFER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL WESTAFER, M.D. wrote 5,341 Medicare Part D claims totaling $527K in drug costs for 1,008 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL WESTAFER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL WESTAFER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.0822/100 (Quality: 91.695, Cost: 48.014). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL WESTAFER, M.D. located?
MICHAEL WESTAFER, M.D. is located at 3475 GS RICHARDS BLVD # 130, CARSON CITY, NV, 89703. Phone: (775) 841-2000.
What is MICHAEL WESTAFER, M.D.'s NPI number?
MICHAEL WESTAFER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033473913, issued on 06/26/2012.
Does MICHAEL WESTAFER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL WESTAFER, M.D.'s prescribing is 37% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $410K 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 MICHAEL WESTAFER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL WESTAFER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL WESTAFER, M.D. accept Medicare?
MICHAEL WESTAFER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,341 Part D claims and 1,008 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL WESTAFER, M.D.'s credentials?
MICHAEL WESTAFER, M.D.'s NPI is 1033473913 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.
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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