2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1255334116 M.D.
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KEVIN HULSEBERG, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in HOLYOKE, Massachusetts. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 531 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
85.7692/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

KEVIN HULSEBERG, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.7692/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,365 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

85.7692/100
MIPS score · +3 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
77%
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.

KEVIN HULSEBERG, 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

86 49th percentile higher than 49% 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)

KEVIN HULSEBERG, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 KEVIN HULSEBERG, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/24/2005

NPI 1255334116

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,365 67% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

85.7692/100 2.6692000000000036% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.7692/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 85.7692/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.8%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 85.7692/100 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).

KEVIN HULSEBERG, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2 HOSPITAL DR, HOLYOKE, MA, 01040, with a listed phone of (413) 536-8670. NPI 1255334116 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 HULSEBERG 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 2,365 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 531 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $138K in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% 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 85.7692/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 39.3303), 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

2 HOSPITAL DR
HOLYOKE, MA 01040

Provider Details

NPI 1255334116
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.

85.7692
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
39.3303
Cost

Reporting: Individual

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KEVIN HULSEBERG, M.D.. To verify KEVIN HULSEBERG, M.D.'s current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KEVIN HULSEBERG, M.D. — brand share 23.0%
Specialty average (est.)

23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 2,365 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.

2,365
Total Claims
$138K
Total Drug Cost
531
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,523
Total Day Supply
127,468
Brand vs Generic
23% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$95K
Generic Drug Cost
$43K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 56, 65-74: 179, 75-84: 191, 85+: 105

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KEVIN HULSEBERG, 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
690
Brimonidine Tartrate
409
Timolol Maleate
366
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
254
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
213
Prednisolone Acetate
106
Travoprost
46
Atropine Sulfate
35
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
30
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
27

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How KEVIN HULSEBERG, 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

KEVIN HULSEBERG, M.D.'s 2,365 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KEVIN HULSEBERG, M.D.'s specialty?
KEVIN HULSEBERG, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in HOLYOKE, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KEVIN HULSEBERG, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KEVIN HULSEBERG, M.D. wrote 2,365 Medicare Part D claims totaling $138K in drug costs for 531 beneficiaries.
What is KEVIN HULSEBERG, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
KEVIN HULSEBERG, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.7692/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 39.3303). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KEVIN HULSEBERG, M.D. located?
KEVIN HULSEBERG, M.D. is located at 2 HOSPITAL DR, HOLYOKE, MA, 01040. Phone: (413) 536-8670.
What is KEVIN HULSEBERG, M.D.'s NPI number?
KEVIN HULSEBERG, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255334116, issued on 05/24/2005.
Does KEVIN HULSEBERG, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KEVIN HULSEBERG, M.D.'s prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $95K 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 KEVIN HULSEBERG, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KEVIN HULSEBERG, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Brimonidine Tartrate, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KEVIN HULSEBERG, M.D. accept Medicare?
KEVIN HULSEBERG, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,365 Part D claims and 531 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KEVIN HULSEBERG, M.D.'s credentials?
KEVIN HULSEBERG, M.D.'s NPI is 1255334116 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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