2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1639192131 M.D.
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STEPHEN BEATY, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in COLUMBUS, Georgia. 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
27
Medicare Part D claims · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Industry payments
$193.38
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: STEPHEN BEATY, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBUS, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 27 claims . Industry payments of $193.38 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: STEPHEN BEATY, M.D. filed 27 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across COLUMBUS, Georgia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

STEPHEN BEATY, M.D. 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).

STEPHEN BEATY, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/25/2006

NPI 1639192131

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

27 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Georgia

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

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).

STEPHEN BEATY, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in COLUMBUS, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1639192131. 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.

STEPHEN BEATY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2616 WARM SPRINGS RD, COLUMBUS, GA, 31904, with a listed phone of (706) 323-3491. NPI 1639192131 was issued on 07/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BEATY 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 27 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $301 in drug spend. 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

2616 WARM SPRINGS RD
COLUMBUS, GA 31904

Provider Details

NPI 1639192131
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/25/2006

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 STEPHEN BEATY, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$193

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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.

27
Total Claims
$301
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
42
Total Day Supply
1,193
Generic Drug Cost
$266

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How STEPHEN BEATY, 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

STEPHEN BEATY, M.D.'s 27 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN BEATY, M.D.'s specialty?
STEPHEN BEATY, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in COLUMBUS, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does STEPHEN BEATY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN BEATY, M.D. wrote 27 Medicare Part D claims totaling $301 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is STEPHEN BEATY, M.D. located?
STEPHEN BEATY, M.D. is located at 2616 WARM SPRINGS RD, COLUMBUS, GA, 31904. Phone: (706) 323-3491.
What is STEPHEN BEATY, M.D.'s NPI number?
STEPHEN BEATY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639192131, issued on 07/25/2006.
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.
Does STEPHEN BEATY, M.D. accept Medicare?
STEPHEN BEATY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 27 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN BEATY, M.D.'s credentials?
STEPHEN BEATY, M.D.'s NPI is 1639192131 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.
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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