2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1952962359 MD
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RIPON LA ROCHE, MD

Optometrist in FARMVILLE, Virginia. 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
986
Medicare Part D claims · 242 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% 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
$50.06
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RIPON LA ROCHE, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 986 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
986
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$50.06
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

RIPON LA ROCHE, 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

What does the federal data show about RIPON LA ROCHE, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/26/2019

NPI 1952962359

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

986 284% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Optometrist share within Virginia

1. Optometrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Optometrist share within Virginia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RIPON LA ROCHE, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

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

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 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.

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RIPON LA ROCHE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding MD credentials at 1511 W 3RD ST, FARMVILLE, VA, 23901, with a listed phone of (434) 392-9555. NPI 1952962359 was issued on 06/26/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LA ROCHE 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 986 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 242 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $55K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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.

Optometrist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 60,463 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 257 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

1511 W 3RD ST
FARMVILLE, VA 23901

Provider Details

NPI 1952962359
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/26/2019

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 RIPON LA ROCHE, 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.

SOUTHSIDE EYE CENTER PC
FARMVILLE, VA

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 RIPON LA ROCHE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$50

Largest payer

Mallinckrodt Hospital Products 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 · Typical

RIPON LA ROCHE, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 986 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.

986
Total Claims
$55K
Total Drug Cost
242
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,677
Total Day Supply
47,192
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$35K
Generic Drug Cost
$20K
Antibiotic Claims
18

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RIPON LA ROCHE, 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
327
Timolol Maleate
124
Brimonidine Tartrate
122
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
113
Dorzolamide Hcl
71
Levobunolol Hcl
65
Prednisolone Acetate
34
Bacitracin-Polymyxin
Bacitracin/Polymyxin B Sulfate
13
Travoprost
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Optometrist Overview

How RIPON LA ROCHE, MD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

60,463
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider

RIPON LA ROCHE, MD's 986 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Virginia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LA ROCHE.

Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIPON LA ROCHE, MD's specialty?
RIPON LA ROCHE, MD specializes in Optometrist and practices in FARMVILLE, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does RIPON LA ROCHE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RIPON LA ROCHE, MD wrote 986 Medicare Part D claims totaling $55K in drug costs for 242 beneficiaries.
What is RIPON LA ROCHE, MD's Medicare quality score?
RIPON LA ROCHE, 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 RIPON LA ROCHE, MD located?
RIPON LA ROCHE, MD is located at 1511 W 3RD ST, FARMVILLE, VA, 23901. Phone: (434) 392-9555.
What is RIPON LA ROCHE, MD's NPI number?
RIPON LA ROCHE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952962359, issued on 06/26/2019.
Does RIPON LA ROCHE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RIPON LA ROCHE, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $35K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 60,463 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 257 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RIPON LA ROCHE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RIPON LA ROCHE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RIPON LA ROCHE, MD accept Medicare?
RIPON LA ROCHE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 986 Part D claims and 242 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RIPON LA ROCHE, MD's credentials?
RIPON LA ROCHE, MD's NPI is 1952962359 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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