2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1215968425 MD
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RUSSELL HARRAL, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in JONESBORO, Arkansas. 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 · 658 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96.3169/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

RUSSELL HARRAL, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.3169/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,374 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

96.3169/100
MIPS score · +13 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
72%
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.

RUSSELL HARRAL, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

96 Top 17% higher than 83% 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RUSSELL HARRAL, 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 RUSSELL HARRAL, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/05/2006

NPI 1215968425

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

96.3169/100 13.21690000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Arkansas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RUSSELL HARRAL, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.3169/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 96.3169/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.3%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 96.3169/100 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).

RUSSELL HARRAL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 623 E MATTHEWS AVE, JONESBORO, AR, 72401, with a listed phone of (870) 932-2211. NPI 1215968425 was issued on 07/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HARRAL 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 658 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $221K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% 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 96.3169/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 87.723), 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

623 E MATTHEWS AVE
JONESBORO, AR 72401

Provider Details

NPI 1215968425
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/05/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.3169
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
87.723
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RUSSELL HARRAL, 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.

VISION CARE CENTER OF NORTHEAST ARKANSAS LLC
JONESBORO, AR

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 · Above average

RUSSELL HARRAL, MD — brand share 28.0%
Specialty average (est.)

28% brand-name claims vs 72% 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
$221K
Total Drug Cost
658
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,747
Total Day Supply
124,783
Brand vs Generic
28% brand / 72% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$160K
Generic Drug Cost
$61K
Antibiotic Claims
30

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 48, 65-74: 246, 75-84: 272, 85+: 92

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RUSSELL HARRAL, 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
1,000
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
460
Prednisolone Acetate
427
Brimonidine Tartrate
249
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
244
Timolol Maleate
223
Dorzolamide Hcl
151
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
97
Diclofenac Sodium
71
Restasis
Cyclosporine
56

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How RUSSELL HARRAL, 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

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

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Arkansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RUSSELL HARRAL, MD's specialty?
RUSSELL HARRAL, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in JONESBORO, Arkansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does RUSSELL HARRAL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RUSSELL HARRAL, MD wrote 3,374 Medicare Part D claims totaling $221K in drug costs for 658 beneficiaries.
What is RUSSELL HARRAL, MD's Medicare quality score?
RUSSELL HARRAL, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.3169/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 87.723). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RUSSELL HARRAL, MD located?
RUSSELL HARRAL, MD is located at 623 E MATTHEWS AVE, JONESBORO, AR, 72401. Phone: (870) 932-2211.
What is RUSSELL HARRAL, MD's NPI number?
RUSSELL HARRAL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215968425, issued on 07/05/2006.
Does RUSSELL HARRAL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RUSSELL HARRAL, MD's prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $160K 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 RUSSELL HARRAL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RUSSELL HARRAL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Moxifloxacin, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RUSSELL HARRAL, MD accept Medicare?
RUSSELL HARRAL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,374 Part D claims and 658 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RUSSELL HARRAL, MD's credentials?
RUSSELL HARRAL, MD's NPI is 1215968425 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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