2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1891832143 MD
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ERIC HINK, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in AURORA, 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
412
Medicare Part D claims · 199 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.5814/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

ERIC HINK, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.5814/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 412 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.5814/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
412
Part D claims, 2023
80%
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 HINK, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

98 Top 15% higher than 85% 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)

ERIC HINK, 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 HINK, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/30/2007

NPI 1891832143

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

412 71% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

97.5814/100 14.481400000000008% pts

Exceptional 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 HINK, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.5814/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 97.5814/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.6%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 97.5814/100 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 HINK, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 12605 E. 16TH AVENUE, AURORA, CO, 80045, with a listed phone of (720) 848-0000. NPI 1891832143 was issued on 01/30/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HINK 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 412 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 199 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $50K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.1%. 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 97.5814/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.5348), 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

12605 E. 16TH AVENUE
AURORA, CO 80045

Provider Details

NPI 1891832143
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/30/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.5814
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.5348
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ERIC HINK, 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.

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED
AURORA, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ERIC HINK, MD — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 412 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.

412
Total Claims
$50K
Total Drug Cost
199
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
454
Total Day Supply
7,348
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$46K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
21 (5.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ERIC HINK, 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
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
232
Fluorometholone
33
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
19
Restasis
Cyclosporine
16
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
13
Ofloxacin
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 ERIC HINK, 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 HINK, MD's 412 claims are below 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 HINK.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIC HINK, MD's specialty?
ERIC HINK, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in AURORA, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does ERIC HINK, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERIC HINK, MD wrote 412 Medicare Part D claims totaling $50K in drug costs for 199 beneficiaries.
What is ERIC HINK, MD's Medicare quality score?
ERIC HINK, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.5814/100 (Quality: 86.5348). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ERIC HINK, MD located?
ERIC HINK, MD is located at 12605 E. 16TH AVENUE, AURORA, CO, 80045. Phone: (720) 848-0000.
What is ERIC HINK, MD's NPI number?
ERIC HINK, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891832143, issued on 01/30/2007.
Does ERIC HINK, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ERIC HINK, MD's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $46K in brand drug costs.
Does ERIC HINK, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ERIC HINK, MD had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.1%.
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 HINK, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERIC HINK, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Erythromycin, Fluorometholone, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERIC HINK, MD accept Medicare?
ERIC HINK, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 412 Part D claims and 199 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIC HINK, MD's credentials?
ERIC HINK, MD's NPI is 1891832143 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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