2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1750841383 MD
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MATTHEW BICKFORD, MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in BOILING SPRINGS, 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
580
Medicare Part D claims · 172 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$579.89
21 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MATTHEW BICKFORD, MD filed 580 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in BOILING SPRINGS, South Carolina, prescribing 70% generic.

580
Part D claims, 2023
70%
generic prescribing
$579.89
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

MATTHEW BICKFORD, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

580 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about MATTHEW BICKFORD, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/20/2019

NPI 1750841383

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

580 26% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within South Carolina

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 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).

MATTHEW BICKFORD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding MD credentials at 1520 BOILING SPRINGS RD, BOILING SPRINGS, SC, 29316, with a listed phone of (864) 505-6060. NPI 1750841383 was issued on 03/20/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BICKFORD 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 580 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 172 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $59K in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% 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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

1520 BOILING SPRINGS RD
BOILING SPRINGS, SC 29316

Provider Details

NPI 1750841383
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/20/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MATTHEW BICKFORD, 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.

PALMETTO EYE AND LASER CENTER LLC
BOILING SPRINGS, 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 MATTHEW BICKFORD, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$580

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

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 · Above average

MATTHEW BICKFORD, MD — brand share 30.0%
Specialty average (est.)

30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 580 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.

580
Total Claims
$59K
Total Drug Cost
172
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
889
Total Day Supply
23,469
Brand vs Generic
30% brand / 70% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$42K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.68
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 73, 75-84: 60, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MATTHEW BICKFORD, MD 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
94
Prednisolone Acetate
71
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
59
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
55
Ketorolac Tromethamine
53
Brimonidine Tartrate
52
Timolol Maleate
43
Rhopressa
Netarsudil Mesylate
22
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
15
Dorzolamide Hcl
14

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How MATTHEW BICKFORD, MD fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

MATTHEW BICKFORD, MD's 580 claims are above the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MATTHEW BICKFORD, MD's specialty?
MATTHEW BICKFORD, MD specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in BOILING SPRINGS, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does MATTHEW BICKFORD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MATTHEW BICKFORD, MD wrote 580 Medicare Part D claims totaling $59K in drug costs for 172 beneficiaries.
Where is MATTHEW BICKFORD, MD located?
MATTHEW BICKFORD, MD is located at 1520 BOILING SPRINGS RD, BOILING SPRINGS, SC, 29316. Phone: (864) 505-6060.
What is MATTHEW BICKFORD, MD's NPI number?
MATTHEW BICKFORD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750841383, issued on 03/20/2019.
Does MATTHEW BICKFORD, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MATTHEW BICKFORD, MD's prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $42K in brand drug costs.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MATTHEW BICKFORD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MATTHEW BICKFORD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Moxifloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MATTHEW BICKFORD, MD accept Medicare?
MATTHEW BICKFORD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 580 Part D claims and 172 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MATTHEW BICKFORD, MD's credentials?
MATTHEW BICKFORD, MD's NPI is 1750841383 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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