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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1649477860 MD
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Ophthalmology Physician in Raleigh, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,090 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
777
Medicare Part D claims · 452 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.1/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$161.68
3 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
Paul Riske, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.1/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 777 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 83.1/100
- MIPS score · 0 vs avg
- 777
- Part D claims, 2023
- 94%
- 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.
Paul Riske, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
83 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 Riske, 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 Riske, MD writes more Part D claims than 37% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 41% - 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 Riske, 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 Riske, 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 Riske, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
777 45% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
83.1/100 0 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Paul Riske, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 83.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) - 83.1/100 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 Riske, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2709 BLUE RIDGE RD, Raleigh, NC, 27607, with a listed phone of (919) 782-5400. NPI 1649477860 was issued on 06/29/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 777 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 452 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.9%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 83.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 49.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1649477860 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/29/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
83.088
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
49.46
Cost
93
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Paul Riske, 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.
Raleigh Ophthalmology PC
Raleigh, NC
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 Riske, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$162
Largest payer
ABBVIE 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 · Generic-heavy
Paul Riske, MD - brand share 6.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 777 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.
777
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
452
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 833
- Total Day Supply
- 12,610
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 94% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $8K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $11K
- Opioid Claims
- 30 (3.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 88
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.91
- Gender Split
- 69% female / 31% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 12, 65-74: 229, 75-84: 176, 85+: 35
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Paul Riske, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Erythromycin
Erythromycin
281 claims
- Neomycin-Polymyxin…
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
132 claims
- Moxifloxacin 58
Moxifloxacin
58 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 52
Doxycycline Hyclate
52 claims
- Fluticasone Propio… 48
Fluticasone Propionate
48 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 30
Tramadol Hcl
30 claims
- Cephalexin 28
Cephalexin
28 claims
- Prednisone 27
Prednisone
27 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 281 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 132 |
| Moxifloxacin Moxifloxacin Hcl | 58 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 52 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 48 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 30 |
| Cephalexin | 28 |
| Prednisone | 27 |
| Tobramycin-Dexamethasone Tobramycin/Dexamethasone | 21 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 17 |
* 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 Riske, 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
Paul Riske, MD's 777 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Riske.
Dr. Brian Adair
M.D.
Hickory, NC
Dr. Lindsay Adam
M.D.
Raleigh, NC
Modupe Adetunji
Durham, NC
Dr. Richard Akers
M.D.
Gastonia, NC
Dr. Richard Akers
M.D.
Morganton, NC
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Riske, MD's specialty? ▼
Paul Riske, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Raleigh, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Paul Riske, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Paul Riske, MD wrote 777 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 452 beneficiaries.
What is Paul Riske, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Paul Riske, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.1/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 49.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Paul Riske, MD located? ▼
Paul Riske, MD is located at 2709 BLUE RIDGE RD, Raleigh, NC, 27607. Phone: (919) 782-5400.
What is Paul Riske, MD's NPI number? ▼
Paul Riske, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649477860, issued on 06/29/2007.
Does Paul Riske, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Paul Riske, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
Does Paul Riske, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Paul Riske, MD had 30 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.9%.
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 Paul Riske, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Paul Riske, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Erythromycin, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Moxifloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Paul Riske, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Paul Riske, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 777 Part D claims and 452 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paul Riske, MD's credentials? ▼
Paul Riske, MD's NPI is 1649477860 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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