2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1568468635 MD
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NATAN KAHN, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in PORTLAND, Maine. 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
991
Medicare Part D claims · 595 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
67%
generic claims · 33% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$264.96
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NATAN KAHN, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PORTLAND, Maine with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 991 claims across 595 beneficiaries — 33% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $264.96 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NATAN KAHN, MD filed 991 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PORTLAND, Maine. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NATAN KAHN, MD 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).

NATAN KAHN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/23/2005

NPI 1568468635

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

991 30% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Maine

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Maine providers

Maine providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Maine

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

NATAN KAHN, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in PORTLAND, Maine, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1568468635. 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.

NATAN KAHN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 15 LOWELL ST, PORTLAND, ME, 04102, with a listed phone of (207) 774-8277. NPI 1568468635 was issued on 06/23/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KAHN 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 991 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 595 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $35K in drug spend, split 33% brand-name and 67% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%. 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.

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

15 LOWELL ST
PORTLAND, ME 04102

Provider Details

NPI 1568468635
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/23/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NATAN KAHN, MD 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.

EYECARE MEDICAL GROUP
PORTLAND, ME

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 NATAN KAHN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$265

Largest payer

Amgen 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

NATAN KAHN, MD — brand share 33.0%
Specialty average (est.)

33% brand-name claims vs 67% generic, on 991 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.

991
Total Claims
$35K
Total Drug Cost
595
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,089
Total Day Supply
20,544
Brand vs Generic
33% brand / 67% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$20K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K
Opioid Claims
20 (2.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
34

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.86
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 303, 75-84: 195, 85+: 69

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
438
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
266
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
148
Tobradex
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
24
Lotemax
Loteprednol Etabonate
15

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How NATAN KAHN, 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

NATAN KAHN, MD's 991 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Maine

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NATAN KAHN, MD's specialty?
NATAN KAHN, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in PORTLAND, Maine. Credentials: MD.
How much does NATAN KAHN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NATAN KAHN, MD wrote 991 Medicare Part D claims totaling $35K in drug costs for 595 beneficiaries.
Where is NATAN KAHN, MD located?
NATAN KAHN, MD is located at 15 LOWELL ST, PORTLAND, ME, 04102. Phone: (207) 774-8277.
What is NATAN KAHN, MD's NPI number?
NATAN KAHN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568468635, issued on 06/23/2005.
Does NATAN KAHN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NATAN KAHN, MD's prescribing is 33% brand-name and 67% generic drugs by claim count, with $20K in brand drug costs.
Does NATAN KAHN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, NATAN KAHN, MD had 20 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%.
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 NATAN KAHN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NATAN KAHN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Erythromycin, Tobramycin-Dexamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NATAN KAHN, MD accept Medicare?
NATAN KAHN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 991 Part D claims and 595 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NATAN KAHN, MD's credentials?
NATAN KAHN, MD's NPI is 1568468635 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.
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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