2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1578586327 MD
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RICHARD BRYANT, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in DOTHAN, Alabama. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 557 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.6065/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$78.96
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RICHARD BRYANT, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DOTHAN, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 557 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.6065/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $78.96 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RICHARD BRYANT, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.6065 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,044 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD BRYANT, 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).

RICHARD BRYANT, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/25/2006

NPI 1578586327

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,044 26% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

93.6065/100 10.506500000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Alabama

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RICHARD BRYANT, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.6065/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 93.6065/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.6%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 93.6065/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 BRYANT, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in DOTHAN, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1578586327. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

RICHARD BRYANT, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2800 ROSS CLARK CIR, DOTHAN, AL, 36301, with a listed phone of (334) 793-2211. NPI 1578586327 was issued on 07/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRYANT 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 1,044 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 557 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $33K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 27.7%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.6065/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 99.8299), 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

2800 ROSS CLARK CIR
DOTHAN, AL 36301

Provider Details

NPI 1578586327
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/25/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

93.6065
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
99.8299
Quality
79
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD BRYANT, 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.

EYE PARTNERS PC
DOTHAN, AL

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 RICHARD BRYANT, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$79

Largest payer

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, 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

RICHARD BRYANT, MD — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 1,044 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.

1,044
Total Claims
$33K
Total Drug Cost
557
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,083
Total Day Supply
9,957
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$23K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Opioid Claims
289 (27.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
98

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 53, 65-74: 287, 75-84: 175, 85+: 42

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
505
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
257
Cephalexin
66
Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim
Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim
35
Tramadol Hcl
30
Methylprednisolone
26
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
24
Promethazine Hcl
14
Azithromycin
12

* 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 BRYANT, 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 BRYANT, MD's 1,044 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD BRYANT, MD's specialty?
RICHARD BRYANT, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in DOTHAN, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does RICHARD BRYANT, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD BRYANT, MD wrote 1,044 Medicare Part D claims totaling $33K in drug costs for 557 beneficiaries.
What is RICHARD BRYANT, MD's Medicare quality score?
RICHARD BRYANT, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.6065/100 (Quality: 99.8299). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RICHARD BRYANT, MD located?
RICHARD BRYANT, MD is located at 2800 ROSS CLARK CIR, DOTHAN, AL, 36301. Phone: (334) 793-2211.
What is RICHARD BRYANT, MD's NPI number?
RICHARD BRYANT, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578586327, issued on 07/25/2006.
Does RICHARD BRYANT, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD BRYANT, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $23K in brand drug costs.
Does RICHARD BRYANT, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, RICHARD BRYANT, MD had 289 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 27.7%.
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 BRYANT, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD BRYANT, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Erythromycin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD BRYANT, MD accept Medicare?
RICHARD BRYANT, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,044 Part D claims and 557 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD BRYANT, MD's credentials?
RICHARD BRYANT, MD's NPI is 1578586327 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.
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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