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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1063441756 MD
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Ophthalmology Physician in Somerset, New Jersey.
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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 676 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
57%
generic claims · 43% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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
Richard Angrist, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,932 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 57%
- 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.
Richard Angrist, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Richard Angrist, 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, Richard Angrist, MD writes more Part D claims than 85% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 15% - 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 Richard Angrist, 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)
Richard Angrist, 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 Richard Angrist, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,932 106% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100 8.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Richard Angrist, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) - 75/100 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).
Richard Angrist, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1527 STATE ROUTE 27, Somerset, NJ, 08873, with a listed phone of (732) 246-1050. NPI 1063441756 was issued on 07/03/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,932 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 676 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $375K in drug spend, split 43% brand-name and 57% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, 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 | 1063441756 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/03/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Richard Angrist, 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.
Richard C Angrist MD PA
Somerset, NJ
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Richard Angrist, MD - brand share 43.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
43% brand-name claims vs 57% generic, on 2,932 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.
2,932
Total Claims
$375K
Total Drug Cost
676
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,270
- Total Day Supply
- 109,544
- Brand vs Generic
- 43% brand / 57% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $303K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $72K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 154
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.23
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 25, 65-74: 281, 75-84: 267, 85+: 103
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Richard Angrist, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
640 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
483 claims
- Timolol Maleate 197
Timolol Maleate
197 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 142
Brimonidine Tartrate
142 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 140
Dorzolamide-Timolol
140 claims
- Lumigan 121
Lumigan
121 claims
- Ofloxacin 115
Ofloxacin
115 claims
- Ketorolac Trometha… 107
Ketorolac Tromethamine
107 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 640 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 483 |
| Timolol Maleate | 197 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 142 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 140 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 121 |
| Ofloxacin | 115 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 107 |
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 94 |
| Combigan Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 78 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Richard Angrist, 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
Richard Angrist, MD's 2,932 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Angrist.
Dr. Bryan Abessi
M.D.
Branchburg, NJ
Dr. Atul Agarwala
MD
Irvington, NJ
Dr. Arlene Ahmad
MD
Boonton, NJ
Dr. Adil Ahmed
DO
Brick, NJ
Dr. Scott Aksman
MD
Freehold, NJ
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Angrist, MD's specialty? ▼
Richard Angrist, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Somerset, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does Richard Angrist, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Richard Angrist, MD wrote 2,932 Medicare Part D claims totaling $375K in drug costs for 676 beneficiaries.
What is Richard Angrist, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Richard Angrist, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Richard Angrist, MD located? ▼
Richard Angrist, MD is located at 1527 STATE ROUTE 27, Somerset, NJ, 08873. Phone: (732) 246-1050.
What is Richard Angrist, MD's NPI number? ▼
Richard Angrist, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063441756, issued on 07/03/2006.
Does Richard Angrist, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Richard Angrist, MD's prescribing is 43% brand-name and 57% generic drugs by claim count, with $303K in brand drug costs.
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 Richard Angrist, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Richard Angrist, 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 Richard Angrist, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Richard Angrist, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,932 Part D claims and 676 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Richard Angrist, MD's credentials? ▼
Richard Angrist, MD's NPI is 1063441756 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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