2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1508181355 MD
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PETER KARTH, MD

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in NORTH BEND, Oregon. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
418
Medicare Part D claims · 149 beneficiaries · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$6.1K
27 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

PETER KARTH, MD filed 418 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in NORTH BEND, Oregon, prescribing 70% generic.

418
Part D claims, 2023
70%
generic prescribing
$6.1K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

PETER KARTH, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

418 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

PETER KARTH, 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 PETER KARTH, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/05/2010

NPI 1508181355

Primary specialty

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Niche

913 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

418 25% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 558

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Oregon

1. Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Oregon

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

PETER KARTH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1860 VIRGINIA AVE STE 10, NORTH BEND, OR, 97459, with a listed phone of (541) 873-8462. NPI 1508181355 was issued on 04/05/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KARTH most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 418 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 149 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 913 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

1860 VIRGINIA AVE STE 10
NORTH BEND, OR 97459

Provider Details

NPI 1508181355
Specialty Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/05/2010

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 PETER KARTH, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$6.1K

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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 · Above average

PETER KARTH, MD — brand share 30.0%
Specialty average (est.)

30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 418 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.

418
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
149
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
768
Total Day Supply
21,520
Brand vs Generic
30% brand / 70% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$17K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.44
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What PETER KARTH, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Latanoprost
105
Prednisolone Acetate
70
Timolol Maleate
57
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
43
Ketorolac Tromethamine
34
Dorzolamide Hcl
29
Brimonidine Tartrate
17

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview

How PETER KARTH, MD fits within the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.

913
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
558
Avg Claims per Provider

PETER KARTH, MD's 418 claims are below the specialty average of 558.

Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in Oregon

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Oregon, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KARTH.

Compare Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PETER KARTH, MD's specialty?
PETER KARTH, MD specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in NORTH BEND, Oregon. Credentials: MD.
How much does PETER KARTH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PETER KARTH, MD wrote 418 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 149 beneficiaries.
Where is PETER KARTH, MD located?
PETER KARTH, MD is located at 1860 VIRGINIA AVE STE 10, NORTH BEND, OR, 97459. Phone: (541) 873-8462.
What is PETER KARTH, MD's NPI number?
PETER KARTH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508181355, issued on 04/05/2010.
Does PETER KARTH, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PETER KARTH, MD's prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $17K in brand drug costs.
How many Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 913 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 PETER KARTH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PETER KARTH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PETER KARTH, MD accept Medicare?
PETER KARTH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 418 Part D claims and 149 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PETER KARTH, MD's credentials?
PETER KARTH, MD's NPI is 1508181355 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

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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