2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1740253897 MD
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RICHARD ERDEY, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in COLUMBUS, Ohio. 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 · 457 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
53%
generic claims · 47% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$206.65
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RICHARD ERDEY, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,474 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
53%
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 ERDEY, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

100 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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 ERDEY, 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 ERDEY, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/09/2006

NPI 1740253897

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,474 4% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Ohio

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

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

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 100/100 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 ERDEY, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 50 MCNAUGHTEN RD, COLUMBUS, OH, 43213, with a listed phone of (614) 863-3937. NPI 1740253897 was issued on 02/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ERDEY 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 1,474 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 457 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $307K in drug spend, split 47% brand-name and 53% 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), 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

50 MCNAUGHTEN RD
COLUMBUS, OH 43213

Provider Details

NPI 1740253897
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/09/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD ERDEY, 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.

ERDEY SEARCY EYE GROUP INC
COLUMBUS, OH

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 ERDEY, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$207

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.

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RICHARD ERDEY, MD. To verify RICHARD ERDEY, MD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

RICHARD ERDEY, MD — brand share 47.0%
Specialty average (est.)

47% brand-name claims vs 53% generic, on 1,474 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.

1,474
Total Claims
$307K
Total Drug Cost
457
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,804
Total Day Supply
81,073
Brand vs Generic
47% brand / 53% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$273K
Generic Drug Cost
$34K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 162, 75-84: 186, 85+: 88

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RICHARD ERDEY, 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
412
Prednisolone Acetate
199
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
147
Brimonidine Tartrate
107
Restasis
Cyclosporine
96
Timolol Maleate
53
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
46
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
40
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
37
Cyclosporine
37

* 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 ERDEY, 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 ERDEY, MD's 1,474 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Ohio

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD ERDEY, MD's specialty?
RICHARD ERDEY, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in COLUMBUS, Ohio. Credentials: MD.
How much does RICHARD ERDEY, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD ERDEY, MD wrote 1,474 Medicare Part D claims totaling $307K in drug costs for 457 beneficiaries.
What is RICHARD ERDEY, MD's Medicare quality score?
RICHARD ERDEY, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RICHARD ERDEY, MD located?
RICHARD ERDEY, MD is located at 50 MCNAUGHTEN RD, COLUMBUS, OH, 43213. Phone: (614) 863-3937.
What is RICHARD ERDEY, MD's NPI number?
RICHARD ERDEY, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740253897, issued on 02/09/2006.
Does RICHARD ERDEY, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD ERDEY, MD's prescribing is 47% brand-name and 53% generic drugs by claim count, with $273K 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 ERDEY, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD ERDEY, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD ERDEY, MD accept Medicare?
RICHARD ERDEY, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,474 Part D claims and 457 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD ERDEY, MD's credentials?
RICHARD ERDEY, MD's NPI is 1740253897 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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