2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1851443444 MD
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CLIFTON HOCKER JR., MD

Family Medicine Physician in BLOOMINGTON, Indiana. 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 717 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.5077/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

CLIFTON HOCKER JR., MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.5077/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 8,423 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

95.5077/100
MIPS score · +12 vs avg
8K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
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.

CLIFTON HOCKER JR., MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

96 Top 21% higher than 79% 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)

CLIFTON HOCKER JR., 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 CLIFTON HOCKER JR., MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/17/2007

NPI 1851443444

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,423 146% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

95.5077/100 12.407700000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Indiana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CLIFTON HOCKER JR., MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.5077/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 95.5077/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.5%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 95.5077/100 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).

CLIFTON HOCKER JR., MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 326 S WOODSCREST DR, BLOOMINGTON, IN, 47401, with a listed phone of (812) 353-6888. NPI 1851443444 was issued on 01/17/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOCKER JR. 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 8,423 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 717 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $709K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%. 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 95.5077/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 89.5953), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

326 S WOODSCREST DR
BLOOMINGTON, IN 47401

Provider Details

NPI 1851443444
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/17/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.5077
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
89.5953
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CLIFTON HOCKER JR., MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 8,423 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.

8,423
Total Claims
$709K
Total Drug Cost
717
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
19,347
Total Day Supply
570,015
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$565K
Generic Drug Cost
$142K
Opioid Claims
187 (2.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
104

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 56, 65-74: 324, 75-84: 236, 85+: 101

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CLIFTON HOCKER JR., 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
530
Lisinopril
394
Amlodipine Besylate
281
Levothyroxine Sodium
258
Metoprolol Tartrate
222
Pantoprazole Sodium
211
Potassium Chloride
203
Furosemide
196
Simvastatin
195
Metformin Hcl
192

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How CLIFTON HOCKER JR., MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

CLIFTON HOCKER JR., MD's 8,423 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Indiana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HOCKER JR..

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CLIFTON HOCKER JR., MD's specialty?
CLIFTON HOCKER JR., MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in BLOOMINGTON, Indiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does CLIFTON HOCKER JR., MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CLIFTON HOCKER JR., MD wrote 8,423 Medicare Part D claims totaling $709K in drug costs for 717 beneficiaries.
What is CLIFTON HOCKER JR., MD's Medicare quality score?
CLIFTON HOCKER JR., MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.5077/100 (Quality: 89.5953). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CLIFTON HOCKER JR., MD located?
CLIFTON HOCKER JR., MD is located at 326 S WOODSCREST DR, BLOOMINGTON, IN, 47401. Phone: (812) 353-6888.
What is CLIFTON HOCKER JR., MD's NPI number?
CLIFTON HOCKER JR., MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851443444, issued on 01/17/2007.
Does CLIFTON HOCKER JR., MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CLIFTON HOCKER JR., MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $565K in brand drug costs.
Does CLIFTON HOCKER JR., MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CLIFTON HOCKER JR., MD had 187 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CLIFTON HOCKER JR., MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CLIFTON HOCKER JR., MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CLIFTON HOCKER JR., MD accept Medicare?
CLIFTON HOCKER JR., MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,423 Part D claims and 717 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CLIFTON HOCKER JR., MD's credentials?
CLIFTON HOCKER JR., MD's NPI is 1851443444 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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