2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1619140027 MD
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JOHN HICKOX, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. 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
292
Medicare Part D claims · 49 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: JOHN HICKOX, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 292 claims across 49 beneficiaries — 28% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: JOHN HICKOX, MD filed 292 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOHN HICKOX, MD 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).

JOHN HICKOX, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/07/2008

NPI 1619140027

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

292 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within New Mexico

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ophthalmology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Ophthalmology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology 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).

JOHN HICKOX, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1619140027. 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.

JOHN HICKOX, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 303 MULBERRY ST NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87106, with a listed phone of (505) 243-9739. NPI 1619140027 was issued on 04/07/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HICKOX 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 292 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 49 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $42K 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.

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

303 MULBERRY ST NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106

Provider Details

NPI 1619140027
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/07/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN HICKOX, 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.

FAMILY EYE CARE/CHILDREN'S EYE CENTER OF NEW MEXICO, P.C.
ALBUQUERQUE, NM

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

JOHN HICKOX, MD — brand share 28.0%
Specialty average (est.)

28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 292 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.

292
Total Claims
$42K
Total Drug Cost
49
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
542
Total Day Supply
15,577
Brand vs Generic
28% brand / 72% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$28K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.85
Gender Split
78% female / 22% 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
136
Timolol Maleate
25
Dorzolamide Hcl
21
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
21
Cyclosporine
17
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
16
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
16
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
13
Brimonidine Tartrate
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 JOHN HICKOX, 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

JOHN HICKOX, MD's 292 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in New Mexico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HICKOX.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN HICKOX, MD's specialty?
JOHN HICKOX, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOHN HICKOX, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN HICKOX, MD wrote 292 Medicare Part D claims totaling $42K in drug costs for 49 beneficiaries.
Where is JOHN HICKOX, MD located?
JOHN HICKOX, MD is located at 303 MULBERRY ST NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87106. Phone: (505) 243-9739.
What is JOHN HICKOX, MD's NPI number?
JOHN HICKOX, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619140027, issued on 04/07/2008.
Does JOHN HICKOX, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN HICKOX, MD's prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $28K 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 JOHN HICKOX, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN HICKOX, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Dorzolamide Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN HICKOX, MD accept Medicare?
JOHN HICKOX, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 292 Part D claims and 49 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN HICKOX, MD's credentials?
JOHN HICKOX, MD's NPI is 1619140027 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.
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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