2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1568465987 MD
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THOMAS CLINCH, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in KEARNEY, Nebraska. 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
696
Medicare Part D claims · 321 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
39%
generic claims · 61% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
69.7059/100
▼ 13 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$257.32
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: THOMAS CLINCH, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in KEARNEY, Nebraska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 696 claims across 321 beneficiaries — 61% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 69.7059/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $257.32 across 10 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: THOMAS CLINCH, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 69.7059 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 696 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

THOMAS CLINCH, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

THOMAS CLINCH, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/31/2005

NPI 1568465987

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

696 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

69.7059/100 13.394099999999995% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Nebraska

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within Nebraska

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

THOMAS CLINCH, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
69.7059/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 69.7059/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%69.7%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 69.7059/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

THOMAS CLINCH, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in KEARNEY, Nebraska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1568465987. 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.

THOMAS CLINCH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 411 W. 39TH ST., KEARNEY, NE, 68845, with a listed phone of (308) 865-2760. NPI 1568465987 was issued on 05/31/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CLINCH 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 696 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 321 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $113K in drug spend, split 61% brand-name and 39% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 69.7059/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.8745, Cost 19.187), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

411 W. 39TH ST.
KEARNEY, NE 68845

Provider Details

NPI 1568465987
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/31/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

69.7059
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.8745
Quality
19.187
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where THOMAS CLINCH, 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.

KEARNEY EYE INSTITUTE PC
KEARNEY, NE

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 THOMAS CLINCH, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$257

Largest payer

Bausch & Lomb Americas 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 · Brand-heavy

THOMAS CLINCH, MD — brand share 61.0%
Specialty average (est.)

61% brand-name claims vs 39% generic, on 696 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.

696
Total Claims
$113K
Total Drug Cost
321
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
900
Total Day Supply
25,026
Brand vs Generic
61% brand / 39% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$105K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 151, 75-84: 110, 85+: 38

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prolensa
Bromfenac Sodium
193
Prednisolone Acetate
113
Latanoprost
78
Lotemax Sm
Loteprednol Etabonate
67
Timolol Maleate
50
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
35
Brimonidine Tartrate
30
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
26
Dorzolamide Hcl
15
Bimatoprost
14

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How THOMAS CLINCH, MD 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

THOMAS CLINCH, MD's 696 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Nebraska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS CLINCH, MD's specialty?
THOMAS CLINCH, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in KEARNEY, Nebraska. Credentials: MD.
How much does THOMAS CLINCH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS CLINCH, MD wrote 696 Medicare Part D claims totaling $113K in drug costs for 321 beneficiaries.
What is THOMAS CLINCH, MD's Medicare quality score?
THOMAS CLINCH, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 69.7059/100 (Quality: 84.8745, Cost: 19.187). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is THOMAS CLINCH, MD located?
THOMAS CLINCH, MD is located at 411 W. 39TH ST., KEARNEY, NE, 68845. Phone: (308) 865-2760.
What is THOMAS CLINCH, MD's NPI number?
THOMAS CLINCH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568465987, issued on 05/31/2005.
Does THOMAS CLINCH, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THOMAS CLINCH, MD's prescribing is 61% brand-name and 39% generic drugs by claim count, with $105K in brand drug costs.
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 THOMAS CLINCH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS CLINCH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prolensa, Prednisolone Acetate, Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS CLINCH, MD accept Medicare?
THOMAS CLINCH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 696 Part D claims and 321 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS CLINCH, MD's credentials?
THOMAS CLINCH, MD's NPI is 1568465987 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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