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MICHAEL HILBERT, O.D.

Optometrist in FORT MORGAN, Colorado. 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
137
Medicare Part D claims · 28 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
48%
generic claims · 52% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL HILBERT, O.D. filed 137 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in FORT MORGAN, Colorado, prescribing 48% generic.

137
Part D claims, 2023
48%
generic prescribing

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MICHAEL HILBERT, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

137 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 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 MICHAEL HILBERT, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/18/2008

NPI 1598920548

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

137 47% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Optometrist share within Colorado

1. Optometrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Optometrist share within Colorado

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

MICHAEL HILBERT, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 718 E PLATTE AVE, FORT MORGAN, CO, 80701, with a listed phone of (970) 867-3342. NPI 1598920548 was issued on 07/18/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HILBERT 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 137 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 28 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, split 52% brand-name and 48% 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.

Optometrist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 60,463 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 257 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

718 E PLATTE AVE
FORT MORGAN, CO 80701

Provider Details

NPI 1598920548
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/18/2008

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

MICHAEL HILBERT, O.D. — brand share 52.0%
Specialty average (est.)

52% brand-name claims vs 48% generic, on 137 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.

137
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
28
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
258
Total Day Supply
7,483
Brand vs Generic
52% brand / 48% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$11K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MICHAEL HILBERT, O.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
64
Timolol Maleate
29
Brimonidine Tartrate
21

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

Optometrist Overview

How MICHAEL HILBERT, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

60,463
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL HILBERT, O.D.'s 137 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL HILBERT, O.D.'s specialty?
MICHAEL HILBERT, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in FORT MORGAN, Colorado. Credentials: O.D..
How much does MICHAEL HILBERT, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL HILBERT, O.D. wrote 137 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 28 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL HILBERT, O.D. located?
MICHAEL HILBERT, O.D. is located at 718 E PLATTE AVE, FORT MORGAN, CO, 80701. Phone: (970) 867-3342.
What is MICHAEL HILBERT, O.D.'s NPI number?
MICHAEL HILBERT, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598920548, issued on 07/18/2008.
Does MICHAEL HILBERT, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL HILBERT, O.D.'s prescribing is 52% brand-name and 48% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 60,463 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 257 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL HILBERT, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL HILBERT, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL HILBERT, O.D. accept Medicare?
MICHAEL HILBERT, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 137 Part D claims and 28 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL HILBERT, O.D.'s credentials?
MICHAEL HILBERT, O.D.'s NPI is 1598920548 with credentials O.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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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