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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1205997160 MD
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Ophthalmology Physician in Rome, Georgia.
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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 284 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
77.5/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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What the federal data shows
Paul Harton, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.5/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,243 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 77.5/100
- MIPS score · -6 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Paul Harton, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
78 24th percentile higher than 24% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Paul Harton, MD sits
This provider among ophthalmology physician peers
Across the 9,866 ophthalmology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Paul Harton, MD writes more Part D claims than 53% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 31% - placing this provider in the high-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 ophthalmology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Paul Harton, 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)
Paul Harton, 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 Paul Harton, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,243 12% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
77.5/100 5.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Paul Harton, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 77.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) - 77.5/100 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).
Paul Harton, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 550 REDMOND RD NW, Rome, GA, 30165, with a listed phone of (706) 233-8502. NPI 1205997160 was issued on 12/13/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,243 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 284 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $95K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 77.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 60.9, Cost 64), compared with the national average of 83.1.
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 | 1205997160 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/13/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
77.4511
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
60.8695
Quality
63.9675
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Paul Harton, 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.
Harbin Clinic LLC
Rome, GA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
1,243
Total Claims
$95K
Total Drug Cost
284
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,198
- Total Day Supply
- 62,572
- Generic Drug Cost
- $28K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.46
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Paul Harton, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
479 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 168
Brimonidine Tartrate
168 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 133
Dorzolamide-Timolol
133 claims
- Timolol Maleate 98
Timolol Maleate
98 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate 73
Prednisolone Acetate
73 claims
- Ketorolac Trometha… 57
Ketorolac Tromethamine
57 claims
- Rocklatan 28
Rocklatan
28 claims
- Dorzolamide Hcl 26
Dorzolamide Hcl
26 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 479 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 168 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 133 |
| Timolol Maleate | 98 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 73 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 57 |
| Rocklatan Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost | 28 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 26 |
| Travoprost | 26 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 21 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Paul Harton, 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
Paul Harton, MD's 1,243 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Harton.
Dr. Thomas Aaberg
MD
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Maria Aaron
MD
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Monica Abernot
MD
Hinesville, GA
Dr. Osemelu Aburime
MD
Leesburg, GA
Dr. William Ackerman
M.D.
Gainesville, GA
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Harton, MD's specialty? ▼
Paul Harton, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Rome, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does Paul Harton, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Paul Harton, MD wrote 1,243 Medicare Part D claims totaling $95K in drug costs for 284 beneficiaries.
What is Paul Harton, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Paul Harton, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.5/100 (Quality: 60.9, Cost: 64). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Paul Harton, MD located? ▼
Paul Harton, MD is located at 550 REDMOND RD NW, Rome, GA, 30165. Phone: (706) 233-8502.
What is Paul Harton, MD's NPI number? ▼
Paul Harton, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205997160, issued on 12/13/2006.
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.
What drugs does Paul Harton, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Paul Harton, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Brimonidine Tartrate, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Paul Harton, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Paul Harton, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,243 Part D claims and 284 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paul Harton, MD's credentials? ▼
Paul Harton, MD's NPI is 1205997160 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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