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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1942206297 MD
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Ophthalmology Physician in Weatogue, 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 22,082 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 351 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
47%
generic claims · 53% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.3/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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
William Ehlers, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.3/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,739 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 79.3/100
- MIPS score · -4 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 47%
- 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.
William Ehlers, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
79 30th percentile higher than 30% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where William Ehlers, MD 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, William Ehlers, MD writes more Part D claims than 66% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 34% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-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 William Ehlers, MD. 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)
William Ehlers, 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 William Ehlers, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,739 22% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
79.3/100 3.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
William Ehlers, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 79.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) - 79.3/100 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).
William Ehlers, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 381 HOPMEADOW ST, Weatogue, CT, 06089, with a listed phone of (860) 651-1726. NPI 1942206297 was issued on 06/22/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,739 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 351 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $722K in drug spend, split 53% brand-name and 47% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 79.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 69.2, Cost 48.1), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,082 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 | 1942206297 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/22/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
79.3496
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
69.2231
Quality
48.0871
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where William Ehlers, 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.
University OF Connecticut Health Center
Farmington, 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 · Brand-heavy
William Ehlers, MD - brand share 53.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
53% brand-name claims vs 47% generic, on 1,739 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.
1,739
Total Claims
$722K
Total Drug Cost
351
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,259
- Total Day Supply
- 93,783
- Brand vs Generic
- 53% brand / 47% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $639K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $83K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.29
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 59, 65-74: 136, 75-84: 119, 85+: 37
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What William Ehlers, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
357 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate
Brimonidine Tartrate
169 claims
- Restasis
Restasis
144 claims
- Dorzolamide Hcl 118
Dorzolamide Hcl
118 claims
- Alphagan P 80
Alphagan P
80 claims
- Cyclosporine 79
Cyclosporine
79 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 78
Dorzolamide-Timolol
78 claims
- Vyzulta 78
Vyzulta
78 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 357 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 169 |
| Restasis Cyclosporine | 144 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 118 |
| Alphagan P Brimonidine Tartrate | 80 |
| Cyclosporine | 79 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 78 |
| Vyzulta Latanoprostene Bunod | 78 |
| Simbrinza Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart | 69 |
| Timolol Maleate | 67 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How William Ehlers, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.
22,082
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider
William Ehlers, MD's 1,739 claims are above 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 Ehlers.
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 →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Ehlers, MD's specialty? ▼
William Ehlers, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Weatogue, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does William Ehlers, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, William Ehlers, MD wrote 1,739 Medicare Part D claims totaling $722K in drug costs for 351 beneficiaries.
What is William Ehlers, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
William Ehlers, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.3/100 (Quality: 69.2, Cost: 48.1). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is William Ehlers, MD located? ▼
William Ehlers, MD is located at 381 HOPMEADOW ST, Weatogue, CT, 06089. Phone: (860) 651-1726.
What is William Ehlers, MD's NPI number? ▼
William Ehlers, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942206297, issued on 06/22/2005.
Does William Ehlers, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
William Ehlers, MD's prescribing is 53% brand-name and 47% generic drugs by claim count, with $639K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 22,082 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 William Ehlers, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, William Ehlers, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Brimonidine Tartrate, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does William Ehlers, MD accept Medicare? ▼
William Ehlers, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,739 Part D claims and 351 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify William Ehlers, MD's credentials? ▼
William Ehlers, MD's NPI is 1942206297 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
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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