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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1649273061 MD
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Ophthalmology Physician in Fremont, Nebraska.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,082 in Ophthalmology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 304 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
68.7/100
▼ 14 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Steven Samuelson, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 68.7/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,575 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 68.7/100
- MIPS score · -14 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 70%
- 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.
Steven Samuelson, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
69 7th percentile higher than 7% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Steven Samuelson, MD sits
This provider among ophthalmology physician peers
Across the 9,866 ophthalmology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Steven Samuelson, MD writes more Part D claims than 62% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 8% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one ophthalmology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Steven Samuelson, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Steven Samuelson, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Steven Samuelson, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,575 11% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
68.7/100 14.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Nebraska
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Steven Samuelson, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 68.7/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) - 68.7/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Steven Samuelson, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2827 N CLARKSON ST, Fremont, NE, 68025, with a listed phone of (402) 721-7222. NPI 1649273061 was issued on 05/31/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,575 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 304 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $70K in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 68.7/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 67.2, Cost 40.2), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,082 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1649273061 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/31/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
68.7263
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
67.1768
Quality
40.244
Cost
86
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Steven Samuelson, MD - brand share 30.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 1,575 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.
1,575
Total Claims
$70K
Total Drug Cost
304
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,299
- Total Day Supply
- 62,766
- Brand vs Generic
- 30% brand / 70% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $52K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $18K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 78.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.13
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Steven Samuelson, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
786 claims
- Timolol Maleate 284
Timolol Maleate
284 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate 99
Prednisolone Acetate
99 claims
- Erythromycin 58
Erythromycin
58 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 56
Brimonidine Tartrate
56 claims
- Neomycin-Polymyxin… 51
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
51 claims
- Lumigan 32
Lumigan
32 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 24
Dorzolamide-Timolol
24 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 786 |
| Timolol Maleate | 284 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 99 |
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 58 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 56 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 51 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 32 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 24 |
| Restasis Cyclosporine | 23 |
| Acyclovir | 20 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Steven Samuelson, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.
22,082
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider
Steven Samuelson, MD's 1,575 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Nebraska
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nebraska, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Samuelson.
Dr. Hythem Abouodah
MD
Omaha, NE
Aniruddha Agarwal
Omaha, NE
Dr. Daniel Agraz
MD
Kearney, NE
Dr. Matthew Appenzeller
MD
Omaha, NE
Dr. Dean Arkfeld
MD
Omaha, NE
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steven Samuelson, MD's specialty? ▼
Steven Samuelson, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Fremont, Nebraska. Credentials: MD.
How much does Steven Samuelson, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Steven Samuelson, MD wrote 1,575 Medicare Part D claims totaling $70K in drug costs for 304 beneficiaries.
What is Steven Samuelson, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Steven Samuelson, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 68.7/100 (Quality: 67.2, Cost: 40.2). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Steven Samuelson, MD located? ▼
Steven Samuelson, MD is located at 2827 N CLARKSON ST, Fremont, NE, 68025. Phone: (402) 721-7222.
What is Steven Samuelson, MD's NPI number? ▼
Steven Samuelson, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649273061, issued on 05/31/2005.
Does Steven Samuelson, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Steven Samuelson, MD's prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $52K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 22,082 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 Steven Samuelson, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Steven Samuelson, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Steven Samuelson, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Steven Samuelson, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,575 Part D claims and 304 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Steven Samuelson, MD's credentials? ▼
Steven Samuelson, MD's NPI is 1649273061 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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