2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1073531851 M.D.
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CHRIS BUNTROCK, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in FARMINGTON, New Mexico. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 324 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
48%
generic claims · 52% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96.75/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$47.87
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRIS BUNTROCK, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FARMINGTON, New Mexico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 324 beneficiaries — 52% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $47.87 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRIS BUNTROCK, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.75 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,015 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRIS BUNTROCK, M.D. 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).

CHRIS BUNTROCK, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/18/2006

NPI 1073531851

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,015 29% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

96.75/100 13.650000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within New Mexico

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRIS BUNTROCK, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 96.75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.8%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 96.75/100 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).

CHRIS BUNTROCK, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in FARMINGTON, New Mexico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1073531851. 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.

CHRIS BUNTROCK, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 622 W MAPLE ST STE E, FARMINGTON, NM, 87401, with a listed phone of (505) 325-4003. NPI 1073531851 was issued on 07/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUNTROCK 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 1,015 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 324 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $55K in drug spend, split 52% brand-name and 48% 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 96.75/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 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

622 W MAPLE ST STE E
FARMINGTON, NM 87401

Provider Details

NPI 1073531851
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/18/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
100
Cost
87
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRIS BUNTROCK, 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 ASSOCIATES OF NEW MEXICO LTD
RIO RANCHO, NM

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 CHRIS BUNTROCK, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$48

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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

CHRIS BUNTROCK, M.D. — brand share 52.0%
Specialty average (est.)

52% brand-name claims vs 48% generic, on 1,015 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.

1,015
Total Claims
$55K
Total Drug Cost
324
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,358
Total Day Supply
33,910
Brand vs Generic
52% brand / 48% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$44K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.28
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 32, 65-74: 166, 75-84: 100, 85+: 26

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
390
Ofloxacin
133
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
96
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
84
Latanoprost
60
Ketorolac Tromethamine
42
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
31
Timolol Maleate
27
Dorzolamide Hcl
21
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
19

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How CHRIS BUNTROCK, 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

CHRIS BUNTROCK, M.D.'s 1,015 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in New Mexico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BUNTROCK.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRIS BUNTROCK, M.D.'s specialty?
CHRIS BUNTROCK, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in FARMINGTON, New Mexico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHRIS BUNTROCK, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRIS BUNTROCK, M.D. wrote 1,015 Medicare Part D claims totaling $55K in drug costs for 324 beneficiaries.
What is CHRIS BUNTROCK, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CHRIS BUNTROCK, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.75/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRIS BUNTROCK, M.D. located?
CHRIS BUNTROCK, M.D. is located at 622 W MAPLE ST STE E, FARMINGTON, NM, 87401. Phone: (505) 325-4003.
What is CHRIS BUNTROCK, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHRIS BUNTROCK, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073531851, issued on 07/18/2006.
Does CHRIS BUNTROCK, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRIS BUNTROCK, M.D.'s prescribing is 52% brand-name and 48% generic drugs by claim count, with $44K 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 CHRIS BUNTROCK, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRIS BUNTROCK, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Ofloxacin, Moxifloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRIS BUNTROCK, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHRIS BUNTROCK, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,015 Part D claims and 324 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRIS BUNTROCK, M.D.'s credentials?
CHRIS BUNTROCK, M.D.'s NPI is 1073531851 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.
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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