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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1487745279 MD
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Ophthalmology Physician in Dothan, Alabama.
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
17
Medicare Part D claims · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 71% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Nicholas Barreca, MD filed 17 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in Dothan, Alabama, prescribing 0% generic.
- 17
- Part D claims, 2023
- 0%
- generic prescribing
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Nicholas Barreca, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
17 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Nicholas Barreca, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Nicholas Barreca, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
17 99% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Ophthalmology Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Nicholas Barreca, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 287 HEALTHWEST DR, Dothan, AL, 36305, with a listed phone of (334) 794-1968. NPI 1487745279 was issued on 09/27/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 17 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 71% brand-name and 0% generic by claim count.
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 | 1487745279 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/27/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Nicholas Barreca, MD - brand share 71.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
71% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 17 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.
17
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 44
- Total Day Supply
- 1,311
- Brand vs Generic
- 71% brand / 0% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $10K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.06
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Nicholas Barreca, 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
Nicholas Barreca, MD's 17 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Barreca.
Dr. Michael Albert
MD
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Matthew Albright
MD
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Aric Aldridge
M.D.
Dothan, AL
Dr. Thomas Allison
M.D.
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Melton Ambrose
M.D.
Killen, AL
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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 Alabama medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Ophthalmology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicholas Barreca, MD's specialty? ▼
Nicholas Barreca, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Dothan, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does Nicholas Barreca, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Nicholas Barreca, MD wrote 17 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Nicholas Barreca, MD located? ▼
Nicholas Barreca, MD is located at 287 HEALTHWEST DR, Dothan, AL, 36305. Phone: (334) 794-1968.
What is Nicholas Barreca, MD's NPI number? ▼
Nicholas Barreca, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487745279, issued on 09/27/2006.
Does Nicholas Barreca, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Nicholas Barreca, MD's prescribing is 71% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K 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.
Does Nicholas Barreca, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Nicholas Barreca, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 17 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nicholas Barreca, MD's credentials? ▼
Nicholas Barreca, MD's NPI is 1487745279 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.
- 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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