2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1295784916 MD
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ERIC BLOM, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 857 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
69%
generic claims · 31% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.6218/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$67.86
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ERIC BLOM, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.6218/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 5,837 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

84.6218/100
MIPS score · +2 vs avg
6K
Part D claims, 2023
69%
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.

ERIC BLOM, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

85 45th percentile higher than 45% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

ERIC BLOM, 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 ERIC BLOM, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/09/2006

NPI 1295784916

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,837 311% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

84.6218/100 1.521799999999999% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Colorado

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ERIC BLOM, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
84.6218/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 84.6218/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%84.6%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 84.6218/100 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).

ERIC BLOM, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1295784916. 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.

ERIC BLOM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3155 N UNION BLVD, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 80907, with a listed phone of (719) 630-3937. NPI 1295784916 was issued on 05/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLOM 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 5,837 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 857 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $635K in drug spend, split 31% brand-name and 69% 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 84.6218/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 50.406), 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

3155 N UNION BLVD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80907

Provider Details

NPI 1295784916
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/09/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

84.6218
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
50.406
Cost
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ERIC BLOM, 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.

BRITT A BUCKLEY MD PC
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

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 ERIC BLOM, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$68

Largest payer

Galderma Laboratories, L.P.

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 · Above average

ERIC BLOM, MD — brand share 31.0%
Specialty average (est.)

31% brand-name claims vs 69% generic, on 5,837 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.

5,837
Total Claims
$635K
Total Drug Cost
857
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,655
Total Day Supply
269,749
Brand vs Generic
31% brand / 69% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$484K
Generic Drug Cost
$151K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 50, 65-74: 344, 75-84: 302, 85+: 161

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
2,198
Brimonidine Tartrate
646
Timolol Maleate
442
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
415
Dorzolamide Hcl
301
Prednisolone Acetate
269
Rhopressa
Netarsudil Mesylate
221
Ketorolac Tromethamine
154
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
139
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
109

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How ERIC BLOM, 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

ERIC BLOM, MD's 5,837 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIC BLOM, MD's specialty?
ERIC BLOM, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does ERIC BLOM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERIC BLOM, MD wrote 5,837 Medicare Part D claims totaling $635K in drug costs for 857 beneficiaries.
What is ERIC BLOM, MD's Medicare quality score?
ERIC BLOM, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.6218/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 50.406). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ERIC BLOM, MD located?
ERIC BLOM, MD is located at 3155 N UNION BLVD, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 80907. Phone: (719) 630-3937.
What is ERIC BLOM, MD's NPI number?
ERIC BLOM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295784916, issued on 05/09/2006.
Does ERIC BLOM, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ERIC BLOM, MD's prescribing is 31% brand-name and 69% generic drugs by claim count, with $484K 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 ERIC BLOM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERIC BLOM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Brimonidine Tartrate, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERIC BLOM, MD accept Medicare?
ERIC BLOM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,837 Part D claims and 857 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIC BLOM, MD's credentials?
ERIC BLOM, MD's NPI is 1295784916 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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