2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1063512101 MD
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ROBERT TOWER, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in PORTLAND, Oregon. 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
230
Medicare Part D claims · 114 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Industry payments
$33.6
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ROBERT TOWER, MD filed 230 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in PORTLAND, Oregon.

230
Part D claims, 2023
$33.6
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.

ROBERT TOWER, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

230 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ROBERT TOWER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ROBERT TOWER, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/25/2006

NPI 1063512101

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

230 84% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Oregon

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ophthalmology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Ophthalmology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 TOWER, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in PORTLAND, Oregon, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1063512101. 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 TOWER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1211 NW GLISAN ST, PORTLAND, OR, 97209, with a listed phone of (503) 227-5075. NPI 1063512101 was issued on 09/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TOWER 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 230 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 114 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 34.8%. 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.

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

1211 NW GLISAN ST
PORTLAND, OR 97209

Provider Details

NPI 1063512101
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/25/2006

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 ROBERT TOWER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$34

Largest payer

Galderma Laboratories, L.P.

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

230
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
114
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
230
Total Day Supply
1,460
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
80 (34.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.76
Gender Split
77% female / 23% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
84
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
74
Lorazepam
29
Doxycycline Monohydrate
11
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
11

* 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 TOWER, 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 TOWER, MD's 230 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Oregon

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT TOWER, MD's specialty?
ROBERT TOWER, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in PORTLAND, Oregon. Credentials: MD.
How much does ROBERT TOWER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT TOWER, MD wrote 230 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 114 beneficiaries.
Where is ROBERT TOWER, MD located?
ROBERT TOWER, MD is located at 1211 NW GLISAN ST, PORTLAND, OR, 97209. Phone: (503) 227-5075.
What is ROBERT TOWER, MD's NPI number?
ROBERT TOWER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063512101, issued on 09/25/2006.
Does ROBERT TOWER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ROBERT TOWER, MD had 80 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 34.8%.
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 TOWER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT TOWER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Erythromycin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Lorazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT TOWER, MD accept Medicare?
ROBERT TOWER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 230 Part D claims and 114 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT TOWER, MD's credentials?
ROBERT TOWER, MD's NPI is 1063512101 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.
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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