2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1295701985 MD
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RICHARD LASONDE, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire. 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 · 779 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 37% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
88.7566/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$67.46
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RICHARD LASONDE, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.7566/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,374 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

88.7566/100
MIPS score · +6 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
63%
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 LASONDE, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

89 Top 44% higher than 56% 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 LASONDE, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 LASONDE, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/23/2006

NPI 1295701985

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,374 138% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

88.7566/100 5.656600000000012% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Hampshire

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among New Hampshire providers

New Hampshire providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within New Hampshire

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
88.7566/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 88.7566/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%88.8%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 88.7566/100 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 LASONDE, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1295701985. 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 LASONDE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 155 GRIFFIN ROAD, PORTSMOUTH, NH, 03801, with a listed phone of (603) 430-5225. NPI 1295701985 was issued on 02/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LASONDE 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 3,374 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 779 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $318K in drug spend, split 37% brand-name and 63% 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 88.7566/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 62.522), 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

155 GRIFFIN ROAD
PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801

Provider Details

NPI 1295701985
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/23/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

88.7566
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
62.522
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD LASONDE, 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.

BAY STATE EXCELLENT VISION
STONEHAM, MA
NORTHEAST CORNEAL CONSULTANTS PA
PORTSMOUTH, NH

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

Total received

$67

Largest payer

Amgen 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 · Above average

RICHARD LASONDE, MD — brand share 37.0%
Specialty average (est.)

37% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 3,374 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.

3,374
Total Claims
$318K
Total Drug Cost
779
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,238
Total Day Supply
139,714
Brand vs Generic
37% brand / 63% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$252K
Generic Drug Cost
$66K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.01
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 352, 75-84: 307, 85+: 95

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
712
Latanoprost
612
Ketorolac Tromethamine
444
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
305
Ofloxacin
260
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
224
Timolol Maleate
143
Brimonidine Tartrate
93
Prolensa
Bromfenac Sodium
79
Difluprednate
73

* 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 LASONDE, 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 LASONDE, MD's 3,374 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in New Hampshire

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Hampshire, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LASONDE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD LASONDE, MD's specialty?
RICHARD LASONDE, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire. Credentials: MD.
How much does RICHARD LASONDE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD LASONDE, MD wrote 3,374 Medicare Part D claims totaling $318K in drug costs for 779 beneficiaries.
What is RICHARD LASONDE, MD's Medicare quality score?
RICHARD LASONDE, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.7566/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 62.522). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RICHARD LASONDE, MD located?
RICHARD LASONDE, MD is located at 155 GRIFFIN ROAD, PORTSMOUTH, NH, 03801. Phone: (603) 430-5225.
What is RICHARD LASONDE, MD's NPI number?
RICHARD LASONDE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295701985, issued on 02/23/2006.
Does RICHARD LASONDE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD LASONDE, MD's prescribing is 37% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $252K 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 LASONDE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD LASONDE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Latanoprost, Ketorolac Tromethamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD LASONDE, MD accept Medicare?
RICHARD LASONDE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,374 Part D claims and 779 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD LASONDE, MD's credentials?
RICHARD LASONDE, MD's NPI is 1295701985 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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