2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1215432257 MD
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STEPHEN AMBROSE, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kansas. 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 · 851 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
73%
generic claims · 27% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.8902/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$254.49
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

STEPHEN AMBROSE, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.8902/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,735 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.8902/100
MIPS score · +9 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
73%
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.

STEPHEN AMBROSE, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

92 Top 37% higher than 63% 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)

STEPHEN AMBROSE, 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 STEPHEN AMBROSE, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/29/2018

NPI 1215432257

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,735 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

91.8902/100 8.790199999999999% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Kansas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

STEPHEN AMBROSE, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.8902/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 91.8902/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.9%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 91.8902/100 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).

STEPHEN AMBROSE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7400 STATE LINE RD, PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS, 66208, with a listed phone of (913) 588-6600. NPI 1215432257 was issued on 03/29/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AMBROSE 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 2,735 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 851 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $289K in drug spend, split 27% brand-name and 73% 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 91.8902/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.1734), 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

7400 STATE LINE RD
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS 66208

Provider Details

NPI 1215432257
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/29/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.8902
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.1734
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHEN AMBROSE, 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.

KANSAS UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INC
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS

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 STEPHEN AMBROSE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$254

Largest payer

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, 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

STEPHEN AMBROSE, MD — brand share 27.0%
Specialty average (est.)

27% brand-name claims vs 73% generic, on 2,735 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.

2,735
Total Claims
$289K
Total Drug Cost
851
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,526
Total Day Supply
160,258
Brand vs Generic
27% brand / 73% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$195K
Generic Drug Cost
$94K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 87, 65-74: 344, 75-84: 311, 85+: 109

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What STEPHEN AMBROSE, 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
692
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
381
Brimonidine Tartrate
365
Timolol Maleate
262
Prednisolone Acetate
214
Dorzolamide Hcl
111
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
71
Rhopressa
Netarsudil Mesylate
64
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
58
Acetazolamide
36

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How STEPHEN AMBROSE, 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

STEPHEN AMBROSE, MD's 2,735 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Kansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN AMBROSE, MD's specialty?
STEPHEN AMBROSE, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does STEPHEN AMBROSE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN AMBROSE, MD wrote 2,735 Medicare Part D claims totaling $289K in drug costs for 851 beneficiaries.
What is STEPHEN AMBROSE, MD's Medicare quality score?
STEPHEN AMBROSE, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.8902/100 (Quality: 75.1734). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEPHEN AMBROSE, MD located?
STEPHEN AMBROSE, MD is located at 7400 STATE LINE RD, PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS, 66208. Phone: (913) 588-6600.
What is STEPHEN AMBROSE, MD's NPI number?
STEPHEN AMBROSE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215432257, issued on 03/29/2018.
Does STEPHEN AMBROSE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEPHEN AMBROSE, MD's prescribing is 27% brand-name and 73% generic drugs by claim count, with $195K 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 STEPHEN AMBROSE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHEN AMBROSE, 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 STEPHEN AMBROSE, MD accept Medicare?
STEPHEN AMBROSE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,735 Part D claims and 851 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN AMBROSE, MD's credentials?
STEPHEN AMBROSE, MD's NPI is 1215432257 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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