2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1588666713 M.D.
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EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in HAVRE DE GRACE, Maryland. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 384 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
59%
generic claims · 41% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.0546/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$445.22
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.0546/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,130 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

84.0546/100
MIPS score · +1 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
59%
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.

EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

84 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)

EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D. 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 EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/01/2005

NPI 1588666713

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,130 20% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

84.0546/100 0.9545999999999992% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Maryland

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
84.0546/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 84.0546/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%84.1%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 84.0546/100 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).

EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2023 PULASKI HIGHWAY, HAVRE DE GRACE, MD, 21078, with a listed phone of (410) 939-6477. NPI 1588666713 was issued on 06/01/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PROTZKO 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 1,130 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 384 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $253K in drug spend, split 41% brand-name and 59% 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 84.0546/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 46.8486), 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

2023 PULASKI HIGHWAY
HAVRE DE GRACE, MD 21078

Provider Details

NPI 1588666713
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/01/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

84.0546
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
46.8486
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D. 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.

THE RETINA GROUP OF WASHINGTON PLLC
BEL AIR, MD

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 EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$445

Largest payer

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, 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 · Above average

EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D. — brand share 41.0%
Specialty average (est.)

41% brand-name claims vs 59% generic, on 1,130 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.

1,130
Total Claims
$253K
Total Drug Cost
384
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,372
Total Day Supply
67,287
Brand vs Generic
41% brand / 59% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$207K
Generic Drug Cost
$46K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
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 EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D. 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
Latanoprost
326
Timolol Maleate
118
Prednisolone Acetate
98
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
89
Restasis
Cyclosporine
65
Ketorolac Tromethamine
63
Cyclosporine
43
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
34
Brimonidine Tartrate
31
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
31

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D. 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

EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D.'s 1,130 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D.'s specialty?
EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in HAVRE DE GRACE, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D. wrote 1,130 Medicare Part D claims totaling $253K in drug costs for 384 beneficiaries.
What is EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.0546/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 46.8486). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D. located?
EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D. is located at 2023 PULASKI HIGHWAY, HAVRE DE GRACE, MD, 21078. Phone: (410) 939-6477.
What is EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D.'s NPI number?
EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588666713, issued on 06/01/2005.
Does EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D.'s prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $207K 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 EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D. accept Medicare?
EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,130 Part D claims and 384 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D.'s credentials?
EUGENE PROTZKO, M.D.'s NPI is 1588666713 with credentials M.D.. 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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