2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1982043626 M.D.
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STEPHEN POTTER, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in AIKEN, South Carolina. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 467 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 37% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.0632/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$736.08
27 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

STEPHEN POTTER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.0632/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,636 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

98.0632/100
MIPS score · +15 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
63%
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 POTTER, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

98 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 POTTER, 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).

What does the federal data show about STEPHEN POTTER, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/16/2013

NPI 1982043626

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,636 15% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

98.0632/100 14.9632% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within South Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.0632/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 98.0632/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.1%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 98.0632/100 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 POTTER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 110 PEPPER HILL WAY, AIKEN, SC, 29801, with a listed phone of (803) 642-6060. NPI 1982043626 was issued on 06/16/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what POTTER 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 1,636 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 467 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $401K in drug spend, split 37% brand-name and 63% 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 98.0632/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 93.544), 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

110 PEPPER HILL WAY
AIKEN, SC 29801

Provider Details

NPI 1982043626
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/16/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

98.0632
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
93.544
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHEN POTTER, 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.

AIKEN OPHTHALMOLOGY PC
AIKEN, SC

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 POTTER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$736

Largest payer

Bausch & Lomb Americas 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 POTTER, M.D. — brand share 37.0%
Specialty average (est.)

37% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 1,636 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.

1,636
Total Claims
$401K
Total Drug Cost
467
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,905
Total Day Supply
80,528
Brand vs Generic
37% brand / 63% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$356K
Generic Drug Cost
$45K
Antibiotic Claims
43

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 43, 65-74: 211, 75-84: 155, 85+: 58

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What STEPHEN POTTER, M.D. 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
453
Prednisolone Acetate
183
Timolol Maleate
110
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
89
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
83
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
83
Brimonidine Tartrate
80
Ketorolac Tromethamine
73
Restasis
Cyclosporine
67
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
52

* 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 POTTER, 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 POTTER, M.D.'s 1,636 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as POTTER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN POTTER, M.D.'s specialty?
STEPHEN POTTER, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in AIKEN, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does STEPHEN POTTER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN POTTER, M.D. wrote 1,636 Medicare Part D claims totaling $401K in drug costs for 467 beneficiaries.
What is STEPHEN POTTER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
STEPHEN POTTER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.0632/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 93.544). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEPHEN POTTER, M.D. located?
STEPHEN POTTER, M.D. is located at 110 PEPPER HILL WAY, AIKEN, SC, 29801. Phone: (803) 642-6060.
What is STEPHEN POTTER, M.D.'s NPI number?
STEPHEN POTTER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982043626, issued on 06/16/2013.
Does STEPHEN POTTER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEPHEN POTTER, M.D.'s prescribing is 37% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $356K 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 POTTER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHEN POTTER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHEN POTTER, M.D. accept Medicare?
STEPHEN POTTER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,636 Part D claims and 467 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN POTTER, M.D.'s credentials?
STEPHEN POTTER, M.D.'s NPI is 1982043626 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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