2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1528061371 M.D.
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GUNNAR ERICKSON, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in WYOMING, Minnesota. 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 · 269 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.0359/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: GUNNAR ERICKSON, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WYOMING, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 269 beneficiaries — 28% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.0359/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: GUNNAR ERICKSON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.0359 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,092 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

GUNNAR ERICKSON, 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).

GUNNAR ERICKSON, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/24/2005

NPI 1528061371

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,092 23% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

92.0359/100 8.935900000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Minnesota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.0359/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 92.0359/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 92.0359/100 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).

GUNNAR ERICKSON, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in WYOMING, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1528061371. 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.

GUNNAR ERICKSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 5200 FAIRVIEW BLVD, WYOMING, MN, 55092, with a listed phone of (651) 257-8421. NPI 1528061371 was issued on 05/24/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ERICKSON 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 1,092 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 269 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $74K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% 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 92.0359/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 73.453), 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

5200 FAIRVIEW BLVD
WYOMING, MN 55092

Provider Details

NPI 1528061371
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/24/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

92.0359
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
73.453
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GUNNAR ERICKSON, 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.

TOTAL EYE CARE LLC
WYOMING, MN

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 · Above average

GUNNAR ERICKSON, M.D. — brand share 28.0%
Specialty average (est.)

28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 1,092 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.

1,092
Total Claims
$74K
Total Drug Cost
269
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,350
Total Day Supply
68,119
Brand vs Generic
28% brand / 72% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$38K
Generic Drug Cost
$36K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

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
513
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
239
Timolol Maleate
104
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
42
Prednisolone Acetate
27
Brimonidine Tartrate
26
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
15
Fluorometholone
15
Dorzolamide Hcl
13
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
13

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How GUNNAR ERICKSON, 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

GUNNAR ERICKSON, M.D.'s 1,092 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GUNNAR ERICKSON, M.D.'s specialty?
GUNNAR ERICKSON, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in WYOMING, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does GUNNAR ERICKSON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GUNNAR ERICKSON, M.D. wrote 1,092 Medicare Part D claims totaling $74K in drug costs for 269 beneficiaries.
What is GUNNAR ERICKSON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
GUNNAR ERICKSON, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.0359/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 73.453). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GUNNAR ERICKSON, M.D. located?
GUNNAR ERICKSON, M.D. is located at 5200 FAIRVIEW BLVD, WYOMING, MN, 55092. Phone: (651) 257-8421.
What is GUNNAR ERICKSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
GUNNAR ERICKSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528061371, issued on 05/24/2005.
Does GUNNAR ERICKSON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GUNNAR ERICKSON, M.D.'s prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $38K 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 GUNNAR ERICKSON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GUNNAR ERICKSON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GUNNAR ERICKSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
GUNNAR ERICKSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,092 Part D claims and 269 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GUNNAR ERICKSON, M.D.'s credentials?
GUNNAR ERICKSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1528061371 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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