2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1790719227 MD
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RUTH MATTERN, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in BUFFALO, New York. 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
492
Medicare Part D claims · 83 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
85.7802/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

RUTH MATTERN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.7802/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 492 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

85.7802/100
MIPS score · +3 vs avg
492
Part D claims, 2023
81%
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.

RUTH MATTERN, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

86 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

RUTH MATTERN, 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 RUTH MATTERN, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/10/2006

NPI 1790719227

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

492 65% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

85.7802/100 2.6801999999999992% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New York

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within New York

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RUTH MATTERN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.7802/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 85.7802/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.8%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 85.7802/100 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).

RUTH MATTERN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1176 MAIN ST, BUFFALO, NY, 14209, with a listed phone of (716) 881-7900. NPI 1790719227 was issued on 07/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MATTERN 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 492 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 83 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $46K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% 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 85.7802/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 94.7758, Cost 42.825), 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

1176 MAIN ST
BUFFALO, NY 14209

Provider Details

NPI 1790719227
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/10/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

85.7802
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
94.7758
Quality
42.825
Cost
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RUTH MATTERN, 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.

UNIVERSITY OPHTHALMOLOGY SERVICES INC
BUFFALO, NY

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RUTH MATTERN, MD. To verify RUTH MATTERN, MD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RUTH MATTERN, MD — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 492 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.

492
Total Claims
$46K
Total Drug Cost
83
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
737
Total Day Supply
20,675
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$31K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.82
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 27, 75-84: 21, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RUTH MATTERN, 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
89
Brimonidine Tartrate
76
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
42
Timolol Maleate
24
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
23
Acyclovir
22
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
21
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
18
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
18
Ofloxacin
15

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How RUTH MATTERN, 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

RUTH MATTERN, MD's 492 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as MATTERN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RUTH MATTERN, MD's specialty?
RUTH MATTERN, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in BUFFALO, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does RUTH MATTERN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RUTH MATTERN, MD wrote 492 Medicare Part D claims totaling $46K in drug costs for 83 beneficiaries.
What is RUTH MATTERN, MD's Medicare quality score?
RUTH MATTERN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.7802/100 (Quality: 94.7758, Cost: 42.825). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RUTH MATTERN, MD located?
RUTH MATTERN, MD is located at 1176 MAIN ST, BUFFALO, NY, 14209. Phone: (716) 881-7900.
What is RUTH MATTERN, MD's NPI number?
RUTH MATTERN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790719227, issued on 07/10/2006.
Does RUTH MATTERN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RUTH MATTERN, MD's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $31K 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 RUTH MATTERN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RUTH MATTERN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Brimonidine Tartrate, Valacyclovir. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RUTH MATTERN, MD accept Medicare?
RUTH MATTERN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 492 Part D claims and 83 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RUTH MATTERN, MD's credentials?
RUTH MATTERN, MD's NPI is 1790719227 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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