2026 NPPES data Sports Vision Optometrist NPI 1811998503 O.D.
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STEPHEN HLIS, O.D.

Sports Vision Optometrist in BROWNWOOD, Texas. 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
82
Medicare Part D claims · 28 beneficiaries · Sports Vision Optometrist avg: 168
Generic prescribing
49%
generic claims · 51% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

STEPHEN HLIS, O.D. filed 82 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Sports Vision Optometrist in BROWNWOOD, Texas, prescribing 49% generic.

82
Part D claims, 2023
49%
generic prescribing

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.

STEPHEN HLIS, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

82 0th percentile higher than 0% 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about STEPHEN HLIS, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/03/2005

NPI 1811998503

Primary specialty

Sports Vision Optometrist

Rare

40 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

82 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 168

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Sports Vision Optometrist compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Sports Vision Optometrist share within Texas

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

STEPHEN HLIS, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Vision Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 401 W COMMERCE ST STE A, BROWNWOOD, TX, 76801, with a listed phone of (325) 643-9336. NPI 1811998503 was issued on 08/03/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HLIS 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 82 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 28 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, split 51% brand-name and 49% 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.

Sports Vision Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 40 enrolled providers across 21 states and an average of 168 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 W COMMERCE ST STE A
BROWNWOOD, TX 76801

Provider Details

NPI 1811998503
Specialty Sports Vision Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/03/2005

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to STEPHEN HLIS, O.D.. To verify STEPHEN HLIS, O.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

STEPHEN HLIS, O.D. — brand share 51.0%
Specialty average (est.)

51% brand-name claims vs 49% generic, on 82 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.

82
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
28
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
118
Total Day Supply
3,315
Brand vs Generic
51% brand / 49% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$14K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
20
Latanoprost
12

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

Sports Vision Optometrist Overview

How STEPHEN HLIS, O.D. fits within the Sports Vision Optometrist landscape nationally.

40
Sports Vision Optometrist Providers in US
21
States with Sports Vision Optometrist
168
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHEN HLIS, O.D.'s 82 claims are below the specialty average of 168.

Nearby Sports Vision Optometrist Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN HLIS, O.D.'s specialty?
STEPHEN HLIS, O.D. specializes in Sports Vision Optometrist and practices in BROWNWOOD, Texas. Credentials: O.D..
How much does STEPHEN HLIS, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN HLIS, O.D. wrote 82 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 28 beneficiaries.
Where is STEPHEN HLIS, O.D. located?
STEPHEN HLIS, O.D. is located at 401 W COMMERCE ST STE A, BROWNWOOD, TX, 76801. Phone: (325) 643-9336.
What is STEPHEN HLIS, O.D.'s NPI number?
STEPHEN HLIS, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811998503, issued on 08/03/2005.
Does STEPHEN HLIS, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEPHEN HLIS, O.D.'s prescribing is 51% brand-name and 49% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
How many Sports Vision Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 40 Sports Vision Optometrist providers across 21 states in the US. The average Sports Vision Optometrist provider writes 168 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEPHEN HLIS, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHEN HLIS, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Dorzolamide-Timolol, Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHEN HLIS, O.D. accept Medicare?
STEPHEN HLIS, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 82 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 STEPHEN HLIS, O.D.'s credentials?
STEPHEN HLIS, O.D.'s NPI is 1811998503 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.

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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