2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1831253509 MB BCH
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KNUT EICHHORN, MB BCH

Ophthalmology Physician in SAINT PAUL, 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
145
Medicare Part D claims · 93 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: KNUT EICHHORN, MB BCH is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 145 claims across 93 beneficiaries .

What stands out: KNUT EICHHORN, MB BCH filed 145 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAINT PAUL, Minnesota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KNUT EICHHORN, MB BCH 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).

KNUT EICHHORN, MB BCH at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/20/2006

NPI 1831253509

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

145 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

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

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).

KNUT EICHHORN, MB BCH is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MB BCH. NPI: 1831253509. 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.

KNUT EICHHORN, MB BCH appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MB BCH credentials at 401 PHALEN BLVD, SAINT PAUL, MN, 55130, with a listed phone of (651) 254-7500. NPI 1831253509 was issued on 12/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EICHHORN 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 145 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 93 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend. 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

401 PHALEN BLVD
SAINT PAUL, MN 55130

Provider Details

NPI 1831253509
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MB BCH
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/20/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KNUT EICHHORN, MB BCH 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.

GROUP HEALTH PLAN INC
SAINT PAUL, 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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

145
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
93
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
149
Total Day Supply
1,950
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.06
Gender Split
51% female / 49% 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
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
53
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
53

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How KNUT EICHHORN, MB BCH 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

KNUT EICHHORN, MB BCH's 145 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 EICHHORN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KNUT EICHHORN, MB BCH's specialty?
KNUT EICHHORN, MB BCH specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota. Credentials: MB BCH.
How much does KNUT EICHHORN, MB BCH prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KNUT EICHHORN, MB BCH wrote 145 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 93 beneficiaries.
Where is KNUT EICHHORN, MB BCH located?
KNUT EICHHORN, MB BCH is located at 401 PHALEN BLVD, SAINT PAUL, MN, 55130. Phone: (651) 254-7500.
What is KNUT EICHHORN, MB BCH's NPI number?
KNUT EICHHORN, MB BCH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831253509, issued on 12/20/2006.
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 KNUT EICHHORN, MB BCH prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KNUT EICHHORN, MB BCH's most frequently prescribed drugs include Erythromycin, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KNUT EICHHORN, MB BCH accept Medicare?
KNUT EICHHORN, MB BCH appears in CMS Medicare data with 145 Part D claims and 93 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KNUT EICHHORN, MB BCH's credentials?
KNUT EICHHORN, MB BCH's NPI is 1831253509 with credentials MB BCH. 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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