2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1417018367 MD
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ROBERT HARBIN, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in ROME, Georgia. 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 · 333 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
77.4511/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

ROBERT HARBIN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.4511/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,335 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

77.4511/100
MIPS score · -6 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
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.

ROBERT HARBIN, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

77 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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)

ROBERT HARBIN, 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 ROBERT HARBIN, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/13/2006

NPI 1417018367

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,335 6% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

77.4511/100 5.648899999999998% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ROBERT HARBIN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
77.4511/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 77.4511/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%77.5%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 77.4511/100 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).

ROBERT HARBIN, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in ROME, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1417018367. 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.

ROBERT HARBIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 550 REDMOND RD NW, ROME, GA, 30165, with a listed phone of (706) 233-8502. NPI 1417018367 was issued on 12/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HARBIN 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 1,335 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 333 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $72K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% 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 77.4511/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 60.8695, Cost 63.9675), 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

550 REDMOND RD NW
ROME, GA 30165

Provider Details

NPI 1417018367
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/13/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

77.4511
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
60.8695
Quality
63.9675
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ROBERT HARBIN, 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.

HARBIN CLINIC LLC
ROME, GA

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 · Typical

ROBERT HARBIN, MD — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 1,335 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.

1,335
Total Claims
$72K
Total Drug Cost
333
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,666
Total Day Supply
77,939
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$45K
Generic Drug Cost
$28K
Antibiotic Claims
38

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.48
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 100, 75-84: 155, 85+: 66

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
623
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
254
Brimonidine Tartrate
153
Timolol Maleate
120
Rhopressa
Netarsudil Mesylate
45
Minocycline Hcl
37
Dorzolamide Hcl
24
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate
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 ROBERT HARBIN, 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

ROBERT HARBIN, MD's 1,335 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT HARBIN, MD's specialty?
ROBERT HARBIN, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in ROME, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does ROBERT HARBIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT HARBIN, MD wrote 1,335 Medicare Part D claims totaling $72K in drug costs for 333 beneficiaries.
What is ROBERT HARBIN, MD's Medicare quality score?
ROBERT HARBIN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.4511/100 (Quality: 60.8695, Cost: 63.9675). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ROBERT HARBIN, MD located?
ROBERT HARBIN, MD is located at 550 REDMOND RD NW, ROME, GA, 30165. Phone: (706) 233-8502.
What is ROBERT HARBIN, MD's NPI number?
ROBERT HARBIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417018367, issued on 12/13/2006.
Does ROBERT HARBIN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ROBERT HARBIN, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $45K 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 ROBERT HARBIN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT HARBIN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT HARBIN, MD accept Medicare?
ROBERT HARBIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,335 Part D claims and 333 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT HARBIN, MD's credentials?
ROBERT HARBIN, MD's NPI is 1417018367 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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