2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1821184011 MD
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CHERYL HORTON, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in BRENHAM, Texas. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 390 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

CHERYL HORTON, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,728 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

0/100
MIPS score · -83 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
68%
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.

CHERYL HORTON, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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)

CHERYL HORTON, 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 CHERYL HORTON, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/05/2006

NPI 1821184011

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,728 22% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Texas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHERYL HORTON, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 0/100 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).

CHERYL HORTON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1102 HWY 290W, BRENHAM, TX, 77833, with a listed phone of (979) 836-9811. NPI 1821184011 was issued on 10/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HORTON 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 1,728 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 390 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $144K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% 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 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), 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

1102 HWY 290W
BRENHAM, TX 77833

Provider Details

NPI 1821184011
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/05/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CHERYL HORTON, MD. To verify CHERYL HORTON, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

CHERYL HORTON, MD — brand share 32.0%
Specialty average (est.)

32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 1,728 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.

1,728
Total Claims
$144K
Total Drug Cost
390
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,598
Total Day Supply
71,094
Brand vs Generic
32% brand / 68% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$113K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K
Antibiotic Claims
81

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 151, 75-84: 159, 85+: 65

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHERYL HORTON, 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
507
Timolol Maleate
194
Prednisolone Acetate
148
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
124
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
93
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
73
Doxycycline Hyclate
62
Tobramycin
58
Ketorolac Tromethamine
55
Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim
Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim
53

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How CHERYL HORTON, 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

CHERYL HORTON, MD's 1,728 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHERYL HORTON, MD's specialty?
CHERYL HORTON, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in BRENHAM, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHERYL HORTON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHERYL HORTON, MD wrote 1,728 Medicare Part D claims totaling $144K in drug costs for 390 beneficiaries.
What is CHERYL HORTON, MD's Medicare quality score?
CHERYL HORTON, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHERYL HORTON, MD located?
CHERYL HORTON, MD is located at 1102 HWY 290W, BRENHAM, TX, 77833. Phone: (979) 836-9811.
What is CHERYL HORTON, MD's NPI number?
CHERYL HORTON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821184011, issued on 10/05/2006.
Does CHERYL HORTON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHERYL HORTON, MD's prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $113K 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 CHERYL HORTON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHERYL HORTON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHERYL HORTON, MD accept Medicare?
CHERYL HORTON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,728 Part D claims and 390 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHERYL HORTON, MD's credentials?
CHERYL HORTON, MD's NPI is 1821184011 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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