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2026 NPPES data Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician NPI 1295266815 MD
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Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician in Chula Vista, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 294 in Cornea and External Diseases Specialist 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 594 beneficiaries · Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
53%
generic claims · 47% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
86.9/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$1.7K
47 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Colin Ip, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.9/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,664 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 86.9/100
- MIPS score · +4 vs avg
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 53%
- 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.
Colin Ip, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
87 Top 48% higher than 52% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Colin Ip, MD sits
This provider among cornea and external diseases specialist physician peers
Across the 165 cornea and external diseases specialist physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Colin Ip, MD writes more Part D claims than 86% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 47% - 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 cornea and external diseases specialist physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Colin Ip, 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)
Colin Ip, 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 Colin Ip, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,664 116% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
86.9/100 3.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Colin Ip, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 86.9/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician) - 86.9/100 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).
Colin Ip, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 835 THIRD AVE STE A, Chula Vista, CA, 91911, with a listed phone of (619) 378-3202. NPI 1295266815 was issued on 03/24/2017.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,664 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 594 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $669K in drug spend, split 47% brand-name and 53% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 86.9/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 43.7), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 294 enrolled providers across 43 states and an average of 1,232 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 | 1295266815 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/24/2017 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
86.9443
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
43.683
Cost
84
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Colin Ip, 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.
California Retina Associates, LP
Chula Vista, CA
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 Colin Ip, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.7K
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.
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Colin Ip, MD. To verify Colin Ip, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Colin Ip, MD - brand share 47.0%
Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician average
47% brand-name claims vs 53% generic, on 2,664 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.
2,664
Total Claims
$669K
Total Drug Cost
594
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,509
- Total Day Supply
- 92,547
- Brand vs Generic
- 47% brand / 53% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $624K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $45K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 44
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.57
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 52, 65-74: 287, 75-84: 188, 85+: 67
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Colin Ip, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
625 claims
- Ofloxacin
Ofloxacin
354 claims
- Erythromycin 215
Erythromycin
215 claims
- Latanoprost 173
Latanoprost
173 claims
- Moxifloxacin 170
Moxifloxacin
170 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 115
Dorzolamide-Timolol
115 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 94
Brimonidine Tartrate
94 claims
- Fluorometholone 81
Fluorometholone
81 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 625 |
| Ofloxacin | 354 |
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 215 |
| Latanoprost | 173 |
| Moxifloxacin Moxifloxacin Hcl | 170 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 115 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 94 |
| Fluorometholone | 81 |
| Timolol Maleate | 79 |
| Valacyclovir Valacyclovir Hcl | 66 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician Overview
How Colin Ip, MD fits within the Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician landscape nationally.
294
Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician Providers in US
43
States with Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician
1,232
Avg Claims per Provider
Colin Ip, MD's 2,664 claims are above the specialty average of 1,232.
Nearby Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ip.
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colin Ip, MD's specialty? ▼
Colin Ip, MD specializes in Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician and practices in Chula Vista, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does Colin Ip, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Colin Ip, MD wrote 2,664 Medicare Part D claims totaling $669K in drug costs for 594 beneficiaries.
What is Colin Ip, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Colin Ip, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.9/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 43.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Colin Ip, MD located? ▼
Colin Ip, MD is located at 835 THIRD AVE STE A, Chula Vista, CA, 91911. Phone: (619) 378-3202.
What is Colin Ip, MD's NPI number? ▼
Colin Ip, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295266815, issued on 03/24/2017.
Does Colin Ip, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Colin Ip, MD's prescribing is 47% brand-name and 53% generic drugs by claim count, with $624K in brand drug costs.
How many Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 294 Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician providers across 43 states in the US. The average Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider writes 1,232 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Colin Ip, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Colin Ip, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Ofloxacin, Erythromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Colin Ip, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Colin Ip, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,664 Part D claims and 594 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Colin Ip, MD's credentials? ▼
Colin Ip, MD's NPI is 1295266815 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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