2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1790991107 M.D.
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RON LORD, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in ST. GEORGE, Utah. 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
697
Medicare Part D claims · 248 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
53%
generic claims · 47% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75.3136/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$378.9
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RON LORD, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ST. GEORGE, Utah with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 697 claims across 248 beneficiaries — 47% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.3136/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $378.9 across 17 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RON LORD, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75.3136 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 697 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RON LORD, M.D. 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).

RON LORD, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/15/2007

NPI 1790991107

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

697 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

75.3136/100 7.7864% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Utah

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Utah providers

Utah providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Utah

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RON LORD, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75.3136/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 75.3136/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75.3%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 75.3136/100 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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RON LORD, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in ST. GEORGE, Utah, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1790991107. 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.

RON LORD, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 585 E RIVERSIDE DRIVE, ST. GEORGE, UT, 84790, with a listed phone of (435) 216-7032. NPI 1790991107 was issued on 05/15/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LORD 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 697 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 248 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $20K 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 75.3136/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 98.4835, Cost 19.734), 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

585 E RIVERSIDE DRIVE
ST. GEORGE, UT 84790

Provider Details

NPI 1790991107
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/15/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75.3136
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
98.4835
Quality
19.734
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RON LORD, M.D. 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.

RETINA ASSOCIATES OF SOUTHERN UTAH
ELY, NV

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 RON LORD, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$379

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

RON LORD, M.D. — brand share 47.0%
Specialty average (est.)

47% brand-name claims vs 53% generic, on 697 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.

697
Total Claims
$20K
Total Drug Cost
248
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
859
Total Day Supply
19,878
Brand vs Generic
47% brand / 53% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$14K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.26
Gender Split
46% female / 54% 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
Prednisolone Acetate
299
Timolol Maleate
125
Ofloxacin
100
Latanoprost
54
Brimonidine Tartrate
39
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
35
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
22

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How RON LORD, M.D. 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

RON LORD, M.D.'s 697 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Utah

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RON LORD, M.D.'s specialty?
RON LORD, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in ST. GEORGE, Utah. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RON LORD, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RON LORD, M.D. wrote 697 Medicare Part D claims totaling $20K in drug costs for 248 beneficiaries.
What is RON LORD, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
RON LORD, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.3136/100 (Quality: 98.4835, Cost: 19.734). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RON LORD, M.D. located?
RON LORD, M.D. is located at 585 E RIVERSIDE DRIVE, ST. GEORGE, UT, 84790. Phone: (435) 216-7032.
What is RON LORD, M.D.'s NPI number?
RON LORD, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790991107, issued on 05/15/2007.
Does RON LORD, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RON LORD, M.D.'s prescribing is 47% brand-name and 53% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K 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 RON LORD, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RON LORD, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Timolol Maleate, Ofloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RON LORD, M.D. accept Medicare?
RON LORD, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 697 Part D claims and 248 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RON LORD, M.D.'s credentials?
RON LORD, M.D.'s NPI is 1790991107 with credentials M.D.. 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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