2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1063434637 MD
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STEVEN THOM, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in FERGUS FALLS, Minnesota. 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 · 445 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
49%
generic claims · 51% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
4.3023/100
▼ 79 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$248.62
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

STEVEN THOM, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 4.3023/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,180 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

4.3023/100
MIPS score · -79 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
49%
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 THOM, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

4 1st percentile higher than 1% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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)

STEVEN THOM, 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 STEVEN THOM, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/24/2006

NPI 1063434637

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,180 54% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

4.3023/100 78.79769999999999% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Minnesota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

STEVEN THOM, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
4.3023/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 4.3023/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%4.3%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 4.3023/100 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).

STEVEN THOM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 712 SOUTH CASCADE STREET, FERGUS FALLS, MN, 56537, with a listed phone of (218) 736-8000. NPI 1063434637 was issued on 07/24/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what THOM 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 2,180 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 445 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $365K in drug spend, split 51% brand-name and 49% 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 4.3023/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 14.341), 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

712 SOUTH CASCADE STREET
FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537

Provider Details

NPI 1063434637
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/24/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

4.3023
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
14.341
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEVEN THOM, 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.

EYE CONSULTANTS OF FARGO PLLC
FARGO, ND

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 STEVEN THOM, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$249

Largest payer

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES 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 · Brand-heavy

STEVEN THOM, MD — brand share 51.0%
Specialty average (est.)

51% brand-name claims vs 49% generic, on 2,180 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.

2,180
Total Claims
$365K
Total Drug Cost
445
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,371
Total Day Supply
92,117
Brand vs Generic
51% brand / 49% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$319K
Generic Drug Cost
$46K
Antibiotic Claims
25

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 130, 75-84: 174, 85+: 124

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What STEVEN THOM, 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
480
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
263
Prednisolone Acetate
170
Ketorolac Tromethamine
130
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
117
Rocklatan
Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost
111
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
104
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
99
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
92
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
90

* 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 THOM, 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

STEVEN THOM, MD's 2,180 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEVEN THOM, MD's specialty?
STEVEN THOM, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in FERGUS FALLS, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does STEVEN THOM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEVEN THOM, MD wrote 2,180 Medicare Part D claims totaling $365K in drug costs for 445 beneficiaries.
What is STEVEN THOM, MD's Medicare quality score?
STEVEN THOM, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 4.3023/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 14.341). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEVEN THOM, MD located?
STEVEN THOM, MD is located at 712 SOUTH CASCADE STREET, FERGUS FALLS, MN, 56537. Phone: (218) 736-8000.
What is STEVEN THOM, MD's NPI number?
STEVEN THOM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063434637, issued on 07/24/2006.
Does STEVEN THOM, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEVEN THOM, MD's prescribing is 51% brand-name and 49% generic drugs by claim count, with $319K 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 STEVEN THOM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEVEN THOM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Lumigan, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEVEN THOM, MD accept Medicare?
STEVEN THOM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,180 Part D claims and 445 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEVEN THOM, MD's credentials?
STEVEN THOM, MD's NPI is 1063434637 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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