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2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1780117929 MD
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Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Bellaire, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 917 in Retina Specialist (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
229
Medicare Part D claims · 106 beneficiaries · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96.4/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$7.0K
40 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
Patrick Staropoli, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.4/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 229 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 96.4/100
- MIPS score · +13 vs avg
- 229
- Part D claims, 2023
- 68%
- 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.
Patrick Staropoli, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
96 Top 17% higher than 83% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Patrick Staropoli, MD sits
This provider among retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician peers
Across the 583 retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Patrick Staropoli, MD writes more Part D claims than 23% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 49% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-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 retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Patrick Staropoli, 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)
Patrick Staropoli, MD 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 Patrick Staropoli, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
229 59% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
96.4/100 13.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Patrick Staropoli, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 96.4/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) - 96.4/100 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).
Patrick Staropoli, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4460 BISSONNET ST STE 200, Bellaire, TX, 77401, with a listed phone of (713) 524-3434. NPI 1780117929 was issued on 04/05/2017.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 229 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 106 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 96.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 917 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1780117929 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/05/2017 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
96.4
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
88
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Patrick Staropoli, 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.
Retina Consultants OF Houston PLLC
Cypress, TX
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 Patrick Staropoli, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$7.0K
Largest payer
Ocular Therapeutix, 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 - Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Patrick Staropoli, MD. To verify Patrick Staropoli, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Patrick Staropoli, MD - brand share 32.0%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician average
32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 229 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.
229
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
106
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 318
- Total Day Supply
- 7,801
- Brand vs Generic
- 32% brand / 68% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $4K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $8K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.87
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 14, 65-74: 45, 75-84: 36, 85+: 11
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Patrick Staropoli, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
50 claims
- Neomycin-Polymyxin…
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
26 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide-Timolol
21 claims
- Moxifloxacin 19
Moxifloxacin
19 claims
- Latanoprost 14
Latanoprost
14 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 13
Brimonidine Tartrate
13 claims
- Valacyclovir 11
Valacyclovir
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 50 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 26 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 21 |
| Moxifloxacin Moxifloxacin Hcl | 19 |
| Latanoprost | 14 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 13 |
| Valacyclovir Valacyclovir Hcl | 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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Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview
How Patrick Staropoli, MD fits within the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.
917
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
558
Avg Claims per Provider
Patrick Staropoli, MD's 229 claims are below the specialty average of 558.
Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Staropoli.
Dr. Matthew Adams
MD
Plano, TX
Dr. Hasenin Al-Khersan
MD
Bellaire, TX
Dr. Rolake Alabi
MD PHD
Austin, TX
Dr. Harshivinderjit Bains
MD
Tyler, TX
Dr. Touka Banaee
MD
Galveston, TX
Compare Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patrick Staropoli, MD's specialty? ▼
Patrick Staropoli, MD specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in Bellaire, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Patrick Staropoli, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Patrick Staropoli, MD wrote 229 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 106 beneficiaries.
What is Patrick Staropoli, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Patrick Staropoli, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.4/100 (Quality: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Patrick Staropoli, MD located? ▼
Patrick Staropoli, MD is located at 4460 BISSONNET ST STE 200, Bellaire, TX, 77401. Phone: (713) 524-3434.
What is Patrick Staropoli, MD's NPI number? ▼
Patrick Staropoli, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780117929, issued on 04/05/2017.
Does Patrick Staropoli, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Patrick Staropoli, MD's prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
How many Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 917 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 Patrick Staropoli, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Patrick Staropoli, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Patrick Staropoli, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Patrick Staropoli, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 229 Part D claims and 106 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Patrick Staropoli, MD's credentials? ▼
Patrick Staropoli, MD's NPI is 1780117929 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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