2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1124052428 M.D.
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STEWART DANIELS, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in WALNUT CREEK, California. 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
493
Medicare Part D claims · 122 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
58%
generic claims · 42% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

STEWART DANIELS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 493 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
493
Part D claims, 2023
58%
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.

STEWART DANIELS, 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

100 Top 7% higher than 93% 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)

STEWART DANIELS, M.D. 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 STEWART DANIELS, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/10/2006

NPI 1124052428

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

493 65% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within California

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

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

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 100/100 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).

STEWART DANIELS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 365 LENNON LN STE 250, WALNUT CREEK, CA, 94598, with a listed phone of (925) 943-6800. NPI 1124052428 was issued on 07/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DANIELS 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 493 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 122 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $90K in drug spend, split 42% brand-name and 58% 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), 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

365 LENNON LN STE 250
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598

Provider Details

NPI 1124052428
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/10/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to STEWART DANIELS, M.D.. To verify STEWART DANIELS, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

STEWART DANIELS, M.D. — brand share 42.0%
Specialty average (est.)

42% brand-name claims vs 58% generic, on 493 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.

493
Total Claims
$90K
Total Drug Cost
122
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
744
Total Day Supply
20,915
Brand vs Generic
42% brand / 58% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$81K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 47, 75-84: 38, 85+: 26

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What STEWART DANIELS, 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
Prednisolone Acetate
108
Ketorolac Tromethamine
78
Latanoprost
66
Timolol Maleate
61
Brimonidine Tartrate
29
Dorzolamide Hcl
28
Eylea
Aflibercept
28
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
19
Atropine Sulfate
18
Acetazolamide
13

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How STEWART DANIELS, 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

STEWART DANIELS, M.D.'s 493 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEWART DANIELS, M.D.'s specialty?
STEWART DANIELS, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in WALNUT CREEK, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does STEWART DANIELS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEWART DANIELS, M.D. wrote 493 Medicare Part D claims totaling $90K in drug costs for 122 beneficiaries.
What is STEWART DANIELS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
STEWART DANIELS, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEWART DANIELS, M.D. located?
STEWART DANIELS, M.D. is located at 365 LENNON LN STE 250, WALNUT CREEK, CA, 94598. Phone: (925) 943-6800.
What is STEWART DANIELS, M.D.'s NPI number?
STEWART DANIELS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124052428, issued on 07/10/2006.
Does STEWART DANIELS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEWART DANIELS, M.D.'s prescribing is 42% brand-name and 58% generic drugs by claim count, with $81K 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 STEWART DANIELS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEWART DANIELS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Ketorolac Tromethamine, Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEWART DANIELS, M.D. accept Medicare?
STEWART DANIELS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 493 Part D claims and 122 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEWART DANIELS, M.D.'s credentials?
STEWART DANIELS, M.D.'s NPI is 1124052428 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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