2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1053314997 M.D.
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RICHARD DUFFEY, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in MOBILE, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 555 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
51%
generic claims · 49% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.5978/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

RICHARD DUFFEY, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.5978/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,584 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

81.5978/100
MIPS score · -2 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
51%
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 DUFFEY, 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

82 36th percentile higher than 36% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD DUFFEY, 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 RICHARD DUFFEY, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/24/2005

NPI 1053314997

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,584 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

81.5978/100 1.5021999999999878% pts

Above neutral 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 DUFFEY, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.5978/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 81.5978/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%81.6%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 81.5978/100 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 DUFFEY, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in MOBILE, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1053314997. 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 DUFFEY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2880 DAUPHIN ST, MOBILE, AL, 36606, with a listed phone of (251) 473-1900. NPI 1053314997 was issued on 05/24/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DUFFEY 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 2,584 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 555 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $119K in drug spend, split 49% brand-name and 51% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 81.5978/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 93.4534, Cost 65.206), 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

2880 DAUPHIN ST
MOBILE, AL 36606

Provider Details

NPI 1053314997
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/24/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

81.5978
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
93.4534
Quality
65.206
Cost
76
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD DUFFEY, 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.

PREMIER HEALTH MANAGEMENT INC
THOMASVILLE, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

RICHARD DUFFEY, M.D. — brand share 49.0%
Specialty average (est.)

49% brand-name claims vs 51% generic, on 2,584 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.

2,584
Total Claims
$119K
Total Drug Cost
555
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,922
Total Day Supply
107,076
Brand vs Generic
49% brand / 51% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$85K
Generic Drug Cost
$34K
Antibiotic Claims
23

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 207, 75-84: 234, 85+: 90

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
920
Prednisolone Acetate
326
Fluorometholone
299
Timolol Maleate
259
Ketorolac Tromethamine
212
Gentamicin Sulfate
171
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
45
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
35
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
35
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
34

* 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 DUFFEY, M.D. 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 DUFFEY, M.D.'s 2,584 claims are above 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 DUFFEY.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD DUFFEY, M.D.'s specialty?
RICHARD DUFFEY, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in MOBILE, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RICHARD DUFFEY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD DUFFEY, M.D. wrote 2,584 Medicare Part D claims totaling $119K in drug costs for 555 beneficiaries.
What is RICHARD DUFFEY, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
RICHARD DUFFEY, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.5978/100 (Quality: 93.4534, Cost: 65.206). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RICHARD DUFFEY, M.D. located?
RICHARD DUFFEY, M.D. is located at 2880 DAUPHIN ST, MOBILE, AL, 36606. Phone: (251) 473-1900.
What is RICHARD DUFFEY, M.D.'s NPI number?
RICHARD DUFFEY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053314997, issued on 05/24/2005.
Does RICHARD DUFFEY, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD DUFFEY, M.D.'s prescribing is 49% brand-name and 51% generic drugs by claim count, with $85K 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 DUFFEY, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD DUFFEY, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Fluorometholone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD DUFFEY, M.D. accept Medicare?
RICHARD DUFFEY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,584 Part D claims and 555 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD DUFFEY, M.D.'s credentials?
RICHARD DUFFEY, M.D.'s NPI is 1053314997 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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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