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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1962488676 M.D.
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Ophthalmology Physician in Amarillo, 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 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
898
Medicare Part D claims · 373 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
77.3/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$464.19
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Paul Proffer, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.3/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 898 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 77.3/100
- MIPS score · -6 vs avg
- 898
- Part D claims, 2023
- 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.
Paul Proffer, 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
77 24th percentile higher than 24% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Paul Proffer, M.D. 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 Proffer, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 41% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 31% - 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 ophthalmology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Paul Proffer, M.D.. 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 Proffer, 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 Paul Proffer, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
898 37% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
77.3/100 5.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Paul Proffer, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 77.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) - 77.3/100 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 Proffer, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1611 WALLACE BLVD, Amarillo, TX, 79106, with a listed phone of (806) 354-4900. NPI 1962488676 was issued on 12/15/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 898 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 373 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 77.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 97, Cost 30), 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 | 1962488676 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/15/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
77.3335
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
96.9605
Quality
29.9844
Cost
97
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Paul Proffer, 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.
Proffer Surgical Associates, LLP
Amarillo, 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 Paul Proffer, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$464
Largest payer
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, 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 Paul Proffer, M.D.. To verify Paul Proffer, M.D.'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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
898
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
373
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 902
- Total Day Supply
- 9,651
- Generic Drug Cost
- $12K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 313
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.99
- 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 Proffer, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Erythromycin
Erythromycin
430 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
212 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 84
Doxycycline Hyclate
84 claims
- Mupirocin 57
Mupirocin
57 claims
- Valacyclovir 26
Valacyclovir
26 claims
- Fluorouracil 21
Fluorouracil
21 claims
- Tobramycin-Dexamet… 18
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
18 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 430 |
| Cephalexin | 212 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 84 |
| Mupirocin | 57 |
| Valacyclovir Valacyclovir Hcl | 26 |
| Fluorouracil | 21 |
| Tobramycin-Dexamethasone Tobramycin/Dexamethasone | 18 |
* 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 Proffer, M.D. 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 Proffer, M.D.'s 898 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Proffer.
Dr. Justin Aaker
MD
Georgetown, TX
Dr. Asad Abbas
M.D.
Baytown, TX
Dr. Ashkan Abbey
M.D.
Dallas, TX
Dr. Meredith Abbott
MD
Dallas, TX
Dr. Musa Abdelaziz
MD
Southlake, TX
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Proffer, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Paul Proffer, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Amarillo, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Paul Proffer, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Paul Proffer, M.D. wrote 898 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 373 beneficiaries.
What is Paul Proffer, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Paul Proffer, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.3/100 (Quality: 97, Cost: 30). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Paul Proffer, M.D. located? ▼
Paul Proffer, M.D. is located at 1611 WALLACE BLVD, Amarillo, TX, 79106. Phone: (806) 354-4900.
What is Paul Proffer, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Paul Proffer, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962488676, issued on 12/15/2005.
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 Proffer, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Paul Proffer, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Erythromycin, Cephalexin, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Paul Proffer, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Paul Proffer, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 898 Part D claims and 373 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paul Proffer, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Paul Proffer, M.D.'s NPI is 1962488676 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
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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