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2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1184064669 D.O.
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Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in West Columbia, South Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 913 in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
612
Medicare Part D claims · 209 beneficiaries · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
Generic prescribing
67%
generic claims · 33% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.8K
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Stephen Hypes, D.O. filed 612 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in West Columbia, South Carolina, prescribing 67% generic.
- 612
- Part D claims, 2023
- 67%
- 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.
Stephen Hypes, D.O.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
612 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Stephen Hypes, D.O. 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).
What does the federal data show about Stephen Hypes, D.O.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
612 10% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Hypes, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 124 SUNSET CT, West Columbia, SC, 29169, with a listed phone of (803) 744-0155. NPI 1184064669 was issued on 06/28/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 612 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 209 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $35K in drug spend, split 33% brand-name and 67% generic by claim count.
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 913 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 558 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1184064669 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician |
| Credentials | D.O. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/28/2013 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Stephen Hypes, D.O. 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 Retina Center LLC
West Columbia, 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 Stephen Hypes, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$2.8K
Largest payer
Genentech USA, 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
Stephen Hypes, D.O. - brand share 33.0%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician average
33% brand-name claims vs 67% generic, on 612 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.
612
Total Claims
$35K
Total Drug Cost
209
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 988
- Total Day Supply
- 27,757
- Brand vs Generic
- 33% brand / 67% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $24K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $11K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.96
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Stephen Hypes, D.O. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
154 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide-Timolol
106 claims
- Dorzolamide Hcl
Dorzolamide Hcl
76 claims
- Ofloxacin
Ofloxacin
76 claims
- Ketorolac Trometha… 52
Ketorolac Tromethamine
52 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 40
Brimonidine Tartrate
40 claims
- Latanoprost 28
Latanoprost
28 claims
- Acetazolamide 12
Acetazolamide
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 154 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 106 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 76 |
| Ofloxacin | 76 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 52 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 40 |
| Latanoprost | 28 |
| Acetazolamide | 12 |
| Alphagan P Brimonidine Tartrate | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview
How Stephen Hypes, D.O. fits within the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.
913
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
558
Avg Claims per Provider
Stephen Hypes, D.O.'s 612 claims are above the specialty average of 558.
Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hypes.
Dr. Derek Barker
M.D.
Columbia, SC
Dr. William Crosswell
MD
Columbia, SC
Dr. Arman Farr
MD
Rock Hill, SC
Dr. James Hall
MD
Greenville, SC
Dr. Michael Johnson
M.D.
Charleston, SC
Compare Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephen Hypes, D.O.'s specialty? ▼
Stephen Hypes, D.O. specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in West Columbia, South Carolina. Credentials: D.O..
How much does Stephen Hypes, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Stephen Hypes, D.O. wrote 612 Medicare Part D claims totaling $35K in drug costs for 209 beneficiaries.
Where is Stephen Hypes, D.O. located? ▼
Stephen Hypes, D.O. is located at 124 SUNSET CT, West Columbia, SC, 29169. Phone: (803) 744-0155.
What is Stephen Hypes, D.O.'s NPI number? ▼
Stephen Hypes, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184064669, issued on 06/28/2013.
Does Stephen Hypes, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Stephen Hypes, D.O.'s prescribing is 33% brand-name and 67% generic drugs by claim count, with $24K in brand drug costs.
How many Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 913 Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider writes 558 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Stephen Hypes, D.O. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Stephen Hypes, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Dorzolamide Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Stephen Hypes, D.O. accept Medicare? ▼
Stephen Hypes, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 612 Part D claims and 209 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Stephen Hypes, D.O.'s credentials? ▼
Stephen Hypes, D.O.'s NPI is 1184064669 with credentials D.O.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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