2026 NPPES data Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician NPI 1134155955 M.D.
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HARVARD RIDDLE, M.D.

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician in CLINTON, South Carolina. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
44%
generic claims · 56% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$956.45
31 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: HARVARD RIDDLE, M.D. is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CLINTON, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 1K beneficiaries — 56% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $956.45 across 31 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: HARVARD RIDDLE, M.D. filed 3,220 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CLINTON, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

HARVARD RIDDLE, M.D. 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).

HARVARD RIDDLE, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/23/2006

NPI 1134155955

Primary specialty

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician

Rare

294 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,220 161% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,232

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician share within South Carolina

1. Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

HARVARD RIDDLE, M.D. is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider practicing in CLINTON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1134155955. 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.

HARVARD RIDDLE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 22995 HIGHWAY 76 E, CLINTON, SC, 29325, with a listed phone of (864) 833-0038. NPI 1134155955 was issued on 06/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RIDDLE 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 3,220 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,026 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $388K in drug spend, split 56% brand-name and 44% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%. 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.

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 294 enrolled providers across 43 states and an average of 1,232 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

22995 HIGHWAY 76 E
CLINTON, SC 29325

Provider Details

NPI 1134155955
Specialty Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/23/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HARVARD RIDDLE, 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.

CLEMSON EYE PA
GREENVILLE, SC

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 HARVARD RIDDLE, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$956

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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

HARVARD RIDDLE, M.D. — brand share 56.0%
Specialty average (est.)

56% brand-name claims vs 44% generic, on 3,220 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.

3,220
Total Claims
$388K
Total Drug Cost
1,026
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,640
Total Day Supply
119,548
Brand vs Generic
56% brand / 44% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$353K
Generic Drug Cost
$35K
Opioid Claims
15 (0.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
34

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 72, 65-74: 485, 75-84: 364, 85+: 105

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
822
Latanoprost
644
Prolensa
Bromfenac Sodium
367
Brimonidine Tartrate
223
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
165
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
162
Timolol Maleate
88
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
80
Restasis
Cyclosporine
72
Ketorolac Tromethamine
68

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

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician Overview

How HARVARD RIDDLE, M.D. fits within the Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician landscape nationally.

294
Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician Providers in US
43
States with Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician
1,232
Avg Claims per Provider

HARVARD RIDDLE, M.D.'s 3,220 claims are above the specialty average of 1,232.

Nearby Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as RIDDLE.

Compare Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HARVARD RIDDLE, M.D.'s specialty?
HARVARD RIDDLE, M.D. specializes in Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician and practices in CLINTON, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does HARVARD RIDDLE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HARVARD RIDDLE, M.D. wrote 3,220 Medicare Part D claims totaling $388K in drug costs for 1,026 beneficiaries.
Where is HARVARD RIDDLE, M.D. located?
HARVARD RIDDLE, M.D. is located at 22995 HIGHWAY 76 E, CLINTON, SC, 29325. Phone: (864) 833-0038.
What is HARVARD RIDDLE, M.D.'s NPI number?
HARVARD RIDDLE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134155955, issued on 06/23/2006.
Does HARVARD RIDDLE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HARVARD RIDDLE, M.D.'s prescribing is 56% brand-name and 44% generic drugs by claim count, with $353K in brand drug costs.
Does HARVARD RIDDLE, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, HARVARD RIDDLE, M.D. had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
How many Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 294 Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician providers across 43 states in the US. The average Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider writes 1,232 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HARVARD RIDDLE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HARVARD RIDDLE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Latanoprost, Prolensa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HARVARD RIDDLE, M.D. accept Medicare?
HARVARD RIDDLE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,220 Part D claims and 1,026 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HARVARD RIDDLE, M.D.'s credentials?
HARVARD RIDDLE, M.D.'s NPI is 1134155955 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.
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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