2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1740372234 MD
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VIVIEN THAM, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in HONOLULU, Hawaii. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 405 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
46%
generic claims · 54% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.0K
53 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

VIVIEN THAM, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,792 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
46%
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.

VIVIEN THAM, MD'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)

VIVIEN THAM, 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 VIVIEN THAM, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/29/2006

NPI 1740372234

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,792 26% 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 Hawaii

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Hawaii providers

Hawaii providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Hawaii

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

VIVIEN THAM, MD'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).

VIVIEN THAM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1401 S BERETANIA ST, HONOLULU, HI, 96814, with a listed phone of (808) 428-3288. NPI 1740372234 was issued on 09/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what THAM 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 1,792 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 405 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $648K in drug spend, split 54% brand-name and 46% 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

1401 S BERETANIA ST
HONOLULU, HI 96814

Provider Details

NPI 1740372234
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/29/2006

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: Individual

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 VIVIEN THAM, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.0K

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 · Brand-heavy

VIVIEN THAM, MD — brand share 54.0%
Specialty average (est.)

54% brand-name claims vs 46% generic, on 1,792 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.

1,792
Total Claims
$648K
Total Drug Cost
405
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,196
Total Day Supply
89,298
Brand vs Generic
54% brand / 46% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$580K
Generic Drug Cost
$68K
Antibiotic Claims
32

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What VIVIEN THAM, 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
284
Prednisolone Acetate
238
Vyzulta
Latanoprostene Bunod
133
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
118
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
96
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
83
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
65
Timolol Maleate
55
Brinzolamide
52
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
47

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How VIVIEN THAM, 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

VIVIEN THAM, MD's 1,792 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Hawaii

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VIVIEN THAM, MD's specialty?
VIVIEN THAM, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in HONOLULU, Hawaii. Credentials: MD.
How much does VIVIEN THAM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VIVIEN THAM, MD wrote 1,792 Medicare Part D claims totaling $648K in drug costs for 405 beneficiaries.
What is VIVIEN THAM, MD's Medicare quality score?
VIVIEN THAM, MD 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 VIVIEN THAM, MD located?
VIVIEN THAM, MD is located at 1401 S BERETANIA ST, HONOLULU, HI, 96814. Phone: (808) 428-3288.
What is VIVIEN THAM, MD's NPI number?
VIVIEN THAM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740372234, issued on 09/29/2006.
Does VIVIEN THAM, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VIVIEN THAM, MD's prescribing is 54% brand-name and 46% generic drugs by claim count, with $580K 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 VIVIEN THAM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VIVIEN THAM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Vyzulta. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VIVIEN THAM, MD accept Medicare?
VIVIEN THAM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,792 Part D claims and 405 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VIVIEN THAM, MD's credentials?
VIVIEN THAM, MD's NPI is 1740372234 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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