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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1174721864 M.D.
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Ophthalmology Physician in Waterbury, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,090 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
171
Medicare Part D claims · 91 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 37% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.4/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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
Tara Cronin, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.4/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 171 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 89.4/100
- MIPS score · +6 vs avg
- 171
- 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.
Tara Cronin, 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
89 Top 42% higher than 58% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Tara Cronin, M.D. 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, Tara Cronin, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 10% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 54% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-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 Tara Cronin, M.D.. 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)
Tara Cronin, 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 Tara Cronin, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
171 88% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
89.4/100 6.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Tara Cronin, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 89.4/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) - 89.4/100 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).
Tara Cronin, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1201 W MAIN ST, Waterbury, CT, 06708, with a listed phone of (203) 573-4885. NPI 1174721864 was issued on 07/05/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 171 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 91 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $46K in drug spend, split 37% brand-name and 63% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 64.7), 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1174721864 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/05/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
89.3965
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
64.655
Cost
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Tara Cronin, 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.
The Eye Care Group, P.C.
Branford, CT
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Tara Cronin, M.D. - brand share 37.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
37% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 171 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.
171
Total Claims
$46K
Total Drug Cost
91
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 241
- Total Day Supply
- 6,033
- Brand vs Generic
- 37% brand / 63% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $42K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.15
- Gender Split
- 71% female / 29% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Tara Cronin, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Neomycin-Polymyxin…
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
47 claims
- Restasis 15
Restasis
15 claims
- Latanoprost 14
Latanoprost
14 claims
- Simbrinza 11
Simbrinza
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 47 |
| Restasis Cyclosporine | 15 |
| Latanoprost | 14 |
| Simbrinza Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Tara Cronin, 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
Tara Cronin, M.D.'s 171 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cronin.
Dr. Michael Abrams
M.D.
Danbury, CT
Dr. Marcio Abreu
M.D.
Bridgeport, CT
Dr. Bruce Altman
M.D.
Danbury, CT
Dr. Laura Andrews
MD
Waterbury, CT
Shimy Apoorva
Waterbury, CT
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Connecticut medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tara Cronin, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Tara Cronin, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Waterbury, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Tara Cronin, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Tara Cronin, M.D. wrote 171 Medicare Part D claims totaling $46K in drug costs for 91 beneficiaries.
What is Tara Cronin, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Tara Cronin, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.4/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 64.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Tara Cronin, M.D. located? ▼
Tara Cronin, M.D. is located at 1201 W MAIN ST, Waterbury, CT, 06708. Phone: (203) 573-4885.
What is Tara Cronin, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Tara Cronin, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174721864, issued on 07/05/2007.
Does Tara Cronin, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Tara Cronin, M.D.'s prescribing is 37% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $42K 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 Tara Cronin, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Tara Cronin, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Restasis, Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Tara Cronin, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Tara Cronin, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 171 Part D claims and 91 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Tara Cronin, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Tara Cronin, M.D.'s NPI is 1174721864 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
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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