NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1992913685 M.D., PHD
Verify on CMS → Edward Hu, M.D., PHD
Ophthalmology Physician in Hiawatha, Iowa.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,388 in Ophthalmology 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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We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
47%
generic claims · 53% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.5K
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Edward Hu, M.D., PHD filed 3,285 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Ophthalmology Physician in Hiawatha, Iowa, prescribing 47% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 47%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥89th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Edward Hu, M.D., PHD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1992913685), first enumerated 05/18/2007.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 3,285 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$2.5K in reported industry payments (19 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1992913685 · Ophthalmology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1992913685
- ENUM-MID 2007
- TAX-MID 22K Ophthalmology Physician
- RX-MID 3,285
- BOOK-THIN 205 in Iowa
- PHOTO-ENUM Brandon Cho, MD · 2007
Edward Hu, M.D., PHD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,285 ≥ 89th percentile 89% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Edward Hu, M.D., PHD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 Edward Hu, M.D., PHD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,285 120% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Iowa
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1992913685 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D., PHD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/18/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Edward Hu, M.D., PHD 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.
Wolfe Clinic Inc
West Union, IA
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 Edward Hu, M.D., PHD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$2.5K
Largest payer
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
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
Edward Hu, M.D., PHD - brand share 53.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
53% brand-name claims vs 47% generic, on 3,285 2024 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 2024.
3,285
Total Claims
$123K
Total Drug Cost
1,305
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,993.333
- Total Day Supply
- 103,106
- Brand vs Generic
- 53% brand / 47% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $96K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $27K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.02
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 43, 65-74: 718, 75-84: 481, 85+: 63
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Edward Hu, M.D., PHD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
1,694 claims
- Ofloxacin
Ofloxacin
985 claims
- Ketorolac Trometha… 417
Ketorolac Tromethamine
417 claims
- Latanoprost 44
Latanoprost
44 claims
- Moxifloxacin 32
Moxifloxacin
32 claims
- Combigan 18
Combigan
18 claims
- Tobramycin 12
Tobramycin
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 1,694 |
| Ofloxacin | 985 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 417 |
| Latanoprost | 44 |
| Moxifloxacin Moxifloxacin Hcl | 32 |
| Combigan Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 18 |
| Tobramycin | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Edward Hu, M.D., PHD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.
22,388
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,490
Avg Claims per Provider
Edward Hu, M.D., PHD's 3,285 claims are above the specialty average of 1,490.
Nationwide Ophthalmology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Hu, both outside Iowa so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Iowa
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hu.
One of 205 Ophthalmology Physician providers enrolled in Iowa, 5 are shown here.
Noor-Us-Sabah Ahmad
MBBS
Iowa City, IA
Dr. Kyle Alliman
M.D.
West Des Moines, IA
Adel Alsuhaibani
M.B., B.S.
Iowa City, IA
Dr. Wallace Alward
MD
Iowa City, IA
Dr. Beth Amspaugh
MD
West Des Moines, IA
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edward Hu, M.D., PHD's specialty? ▼
Edward Hu, M.D., PHD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Hiawatha, Iowa. Credentials: M.D., PHD.
How much does Edward Hu, M.D., PHD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Edward Hu, M.D., PHD wrote 3,285 Medicare Part D claims totaling $123K in drug costs for 1,305 beneficiaries.
Where is Edward Hu, M.D., PHD located? ▼
Edward Hu, M.D., PHD is located at 1195 BOYSON RD STE 200, Hiawatha, IA, 52233. Phone: (319) 362-8032.
What is Edward Hu, M.D., PHD's NPI number? ▼
Edward Hu, M.D., PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992913685, issued on 05/18/2007.
Does Edward Hu, M.D., PHD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Edward Hu, M.D., PHD's prescribing is 53% brand-name and 47% generic drugs by claim count, with $96K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 22,388 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,490 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Edward Hu, M.D., PHD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Edward Hu, M.D., PHD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Ofloxacin, Ketorolac Tromethamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Edward Hu, M.D., PHD accept Medicare? ▼
Edward Hu, M.D., PHD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,285 Part D claims and 1,305 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Edward Hu, M.D., PHD's credentials? ▼
Edward Hu, M.D., PHD's NPI is 1992913685 with credentials M.D., PHD. 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 (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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