Dr. John Francis Maher III, MD

  • Torrance, CA
  • Ophthalmologist
NPI1265561211PAC ID1658398672
Medicare services, 2024
6,399
Medicare patients, 2024
1,532
Part D claims, 2024
2,154
MIPS score, 2024
75
Hospital affiliations
1
Practice address
23560 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
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Primary practice

Torrance Surgery Center, LP - HOPD

Acute Care Hospital outpatient department · Torrance, California

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Dr. John Francis Maher III is an ophthalmologist in Torrance, California

Dr. Maher practices at Torrance Surgery Center, LP - HOPD in Torrance, California.

Dr. Maher's NPI, 1265561211, was assigned on March 5, 2007. Dr. Maher graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1981. Dr. Maher holds California license G54565.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
1658398672
NPI enumeration date
March 5, 2007
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
71
Medical school graduation
1981

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. John Francis Maher III practices at Torrance Surgery Center, LP - HOPD in Torrance, California

Dr. Maher's primary practice is Torrance Surgery Center, LP - HOPD, at 23560 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505.

  • Torrance Surgery Center, LP - HOPD
    23560 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505

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Dr. John Francis Maher III is affiliated with 4 sites of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Maher's primary practice is Torrance Surgery Center, LP - HOPD in Torrance, California. Dr. Maher is also affiliated with Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance. Dmand AI also links Dr. Maher to 1 more group practice or clinic, 1 ambulatory surgery center and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. John Francis Maher III's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Maher practices, 4 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Torrance Surgery Center, LP - HOPDAvailable with a free account
+3 more sites and 1 medical groupAvailable with a free account

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Dr. John Francis Maher III is one of 2,621 ophthalmologists in California

Ophthalmology is Dr. Maher's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207W00000X. Dr. Maher is board certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Maher is licensed in California.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Ophthalmology, CaliforniaPrimaryLicense G54565 · 1985 to 2026 · taxonomy 207W00000X

Clinical focus

Dmand AI lists age-related macular degeneration, cataract, cataract surgery with lens implant, conjunctivitis, dry eye, eyelid inflammation, glaucoma and glaucoma surgery among the conditions Dr. Maher treats.

Ophthalmologists near Dr. Maher

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. John Francis Maher III billed Medicare for 6,399 services in 2024

CMS data shows 6,399 Medicare services from Dr. Maher across 23 procedure codes in 2024, for 1,532 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $609,290 for them.

Medicare services, 20246,399
Medicare patients1,532
Paid by Medicare$609,290
Procedure codes23

Dr. Maher's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Tests and treatments
2023: 5,2882024: 5,0554%
Office and hospital visits
2023: 6832024: 6426%
Surgery
2023: 6352024: 55513%
Imaging
2023: 1812024: 14719%

Where Dr. Maher's Medicare services took place, 2024

  • In an office6,09795%
  • In a facility3025%

Dr. Maher compared with the California median for ophthalmologists, 2024

  • Dr. Maher
  • California median
Medicare services
6,399vs 1,0795.9 times
Medicare patients
1,532vs 4213.6 times
Part D claims
2,041vs 6183.3 times

Medians across 2,568 ophthalmologists in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Maher's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. John Francis Maher III treated 1,532 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 78

CMS counts 1,532 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Maher in 2024. The largest group is 75 to 84, with 627 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 17% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.20, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Maher's median patient age at 74, with 56% women.

Medicare patients, 20241,532
Average age78
Average risk score1.20
Also on Medicaid17%

Dr. Maher's Medicare patients by age, 2024

Dr. Maher's Medicare patients by sex, 2024

  • Women90059%
  • Men63241%

Chronic conditions among Dr. Maher's Medicare patients, 2024

  1. High blood pressure75%
  2. High cholesterol75%
  3. Arthritis44%
  4. Diabetes34%
  5. Chronic kidney disease28%
  6. Ischemic heart disease22%
  7. Osteoporosis20%
  8. Atrial fibrillation17%

Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.

Dr. Maher's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 74

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women56%
  • Men43%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. John Francis Maher III wrote 2,154 Medicare Part D claims in 2024

In 2024, Dr. Maher wrote 2,154 Medicare Part D claims for 578 patients. 54% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 2,041 of them, across 19 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $107,648 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 1,800 claims across 20 drugs.

Part D claims, 20242,154
Drugs named by CMS19
Total drug cost$107,648
Part D patients578

Dr. Maher's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024

  • Generic1,156 claims54%
  • Brand-name998 claims46%

Dr. Maher's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Maher's Part D claims, 2024

  • Antibiotics1%22 of 2,154 claims

Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.

Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Claims for drugs CMS names
2023: 1,8002024: 2,04113%

Drugs named by CMS: 19 in 2024, 20 in 2023.

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Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. John Francis Maher III scored 75 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024

CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 75 out of 100 for Dr. Maher for performance year 2024, reported individually. Dr. Maher accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS counts 578 procedures of cataract surgery by Dr. Maher, more than 96% of the clinicians it reports for that procedure.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
MIPS final score, 2024
75 of 100

Where Dr. Maher ranks in Medicare procedure volume

Cataract surgery
96th percentile578 procedures

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Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026; and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)

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Dr. John Francis Maher III received $5,639 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 44 general payments to Dr. Maher from 19 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 53% of the total. Alcon Research Ltd paid the most, $2,672.

General payments to Dr. Maher by program year, 2016 to 2025

General payments to Dr. Maher by kind, 2016 to 2025

$5.6Kin total
  • Food and beverage$3,01453%
  • Speaker and faculty fees$2,62547%

Companies that paid Dr. Maher the most, 2016 to 2025

Share is of all general payments to this clinician.

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. John Francis Maher III has 2 awards and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 2 awards for Dr. Maher.

Awards and honors for Dr. Maher

  1. Undated
    • AAO Fellow
    • ACS Fellow

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. John Francis Maher III graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

Dr. Maher graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1981. Dr. Maher is a member of AAO and ACS.

  1. Medical schoolLoyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
  2. Board certified in ophthalmologyAmerican Board of Ophthalmology

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Dr. John Francis Maher III accepts plans from 9 insurance carriers

Dr. Maher is in network with 9 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Elevance. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 7. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Elevance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • HCSC
  • Regence Health Plans
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
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Plan types Dr. Maher accepts, by number of carriers

  1. Medicare7
  2. PPO6
  3. HMO4
  4. POS4
  5. EPO2

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. John Francis Maher III's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
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NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. John Francis Maher III's NPI number?

Dr. John Francis Maher III's NPI number is 1265561211. It was assigned on March 5, 2007, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. John Francis Maher III?

Dr. John Francis Maher III is an ophthalmologist in Torrance, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Ophthalmology Physician (taxonomy code 207W00000X).

Where does Dr. John Francis Maher III practice?

Dr. Maher practices at 23560 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505. Dr. Maher's primary practice is Torrance Surgery Center, LP - HOPD in Torrance, California. Dmand AI also links Dr. Maher to 1 group practice or clinic, 1 ambulatory surgery center and 1 medical group.

What is Dr. John Francis Maher III's medical license number?

Dr. Maher holds California license G54565.

Which hospitals is Dr. John Francis Maher III affiliated with?

Dr. Maher is affiliated with Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance.

Does Dr. John Francis Maher III accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Maher billed Medicare for 6,399 services in 2024, and Dr. Maher accepts Medicare assignment.

What is Dr. John Francis Maher III's MIPS score?

Dr. Maher's MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 75 out of 100, reported individually.

How many Medicare patients does Dr. John Francis Maher III see?

CMS counts 1,532 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Maher in 2024, with an average age of 78.

Is Dr. John Francis Maher III board certified?

Yes. Dr. Maher is board certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

What services does Dr. John Francis Maher III bill to Medicare?

In 2024, Dr. Maher's most billed Medicare services were eye exam or test (92014), eye exam or test (92250) and office visit, established patient (99214).

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Where did Dr. John Francis Maher III go to medical school?

Dr. Maher graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1981.

What drugs does Dr. John Francis Maher III prescribe most?

In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Maher's most prescribed drugs by claims were Prednisolone Acetate, Latanoprost and Ofloxacin.

Has Dr. John Francis Maher III received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $5,639 in general payments to Dr. Maher from 19 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Alcon Research Ltd.

How long has Dr. John Francis Maher III been practicing?

Dr. Maher graduated from medical school in 1981, 45 years ago.

What insurance does Dr. John Francis Maher III accept?

Dr. Maher is in network with 9 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Elevance. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 7. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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