2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1417954181 M.D.
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THOMAS GRAUL, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in LINCOLN, Nebraska. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 741 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
66%
generic claims · 34% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$38.89
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: THOMAS GRAUL, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LINCOLN, Nebraska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 6K claims across 741 beneficiaries — 34% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $38.89 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

THOMAS GRAUL, M.D. filed 6,013 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in LINCOLN, Nebraska, prescribing 66% generic.

6K
Part D claims, 2023
66%
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.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

THOMAS GRAUL, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

THOMAS GRAUL, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/07/2005

NPI 1417954181

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,013 323% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Nebraska

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ophthalmology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Ophthalmology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

THOMAS GRAUL, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in LINCOLN, Nebraska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1417954181. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

THOMAS GRAUL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1710 S 70TH ST, LINCOLN, NE, 68506, with a listed phone of (402) 484-9000. NPI 1417954181 was issued on 07/07/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GRAUL 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 6,013 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 741 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $629K in drug spend, split 34% brand-name and 66% 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.

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

1710 S 70TH ST
LINCOLN, NE 68506

Provider Details

NPI 1417954181
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/07/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where THOMAS GRAUL, 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.

EYE SURGICAL ASSOCIATES LLC
HEBRON, NE
UNMC PHYSICIANS
OMAHA, NE

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 THOMAS GRAUL, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$39

Largest payer

Amgen 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

THOMAS GRAUL, M.D. — brand share 34.0%
Specialty average (est.)

34% brand-name claims vs 66% generic, on 6,013 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.

6,013
Total Claims
$629K
Total Drug Cost
741
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
10,343
Total Day Supply
297,138
Brand vs Generic
34% brand / 66% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$483K
Generic Drug Cost
$146K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 29, 65-74: 235, 75-84: 332, 85+: 145

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
1,582
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
1,098
Brimonidine Tartrate
524
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
469
Prednisolone Acetate
399
Dorzolamide Hcl
215
Levobunolol Hcl
209
Travoprost
147
Timolol Maleate
135
Ofloxacin
120

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How THOMAS GRAUL, 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

THOMAS GRAUL, M.D.'s 6,013 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 GRAUL.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS GRAUL, M.D.'s specialty?
THOMAS GRAUL, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in LINCOLN, Nebraska. Credentials: M.D..
How much does THOMAS GRAUL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS GRAUL, M.D. wrote 6,013 Medicare Part D claims totaling $629K in drug costs for 741 beneficiaries.
Where is THOMAS GRAUL, M.D. located?
THOMAS GRAUL, M.D. is located at 1710 S 70TH ST, LINCOLN, NE, 68506. Phone: (402) 484-9000.
What is THOMAS GRAUL, M.D.'s NPI number?
THOMAS GRAUL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417954181, issued on 07/07/2005.
Does THOMAS GRAUL, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THOMAS GRAUL, M.D.'s prescribing is 34% brand-name and 66% generic drugs by claim count, with $483K 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 THOMAS GRAUL, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS GRAUL, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS GRAUL, M.D. accept Medicare?
THOMAS GRAUL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,013 Part D claims and 741 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS GRAUL, M.D.'s credentials?
THOMAS GRAUL, M.D.'s NPI is 1417954181 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.
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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