2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1508835588 MD
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VICTOR HIRTH, MD

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in COLUMBIA, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 211 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
MIPS score
85.3587/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: VICTOR HIRTH, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBIA, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 211 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.3587/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: VICTOR HIRTH, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.3587 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,618 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)

VICTOR HIRTH, 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).

VICTOR HIRTH, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/14/2006

NPI 1508835588

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

4,161 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,618 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,450

MIPS final score

85.3587/100 2.2587000000000046% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within South Carolina

1. Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

VICTOR HIRTH, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.3587/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 85.3587/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.4%
MIPS final score (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 85.3587/100 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.

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VICTOR HIRTH, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in COLUMBIA, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1508835588. 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.

VICTOR HIRTH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3010 FARROW RD, COLUMBIA, SC, 29203, with a listed phone of (803) 434-1210. NPI 1508835588 was issued on 03/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HIRTH 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 3,618 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 211 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $358K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%. 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 85.3587/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 98.3333, Cost 45.774), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,161 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,450 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

3010 FARROW RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203

Provider Details

NPI 1508835588
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/14/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

85.3587
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
98.3333
Quality
45.774
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VICTOR HIRTH, 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.

GERIATRIC HEALTH AND WELLNESS LTD CO.
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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

3,618
Total Claims
$358K
Total Drug Cost
211
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,732
Total Day Supply
126,686
Generic Drug Cost
$96K
Opioid Claims
34 (0.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
81

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
86.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.82
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 12, 75-84: 70, 85+: 129

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
167
Amlodipine Besylate
154
Eliquis
Apixaban
150
Pantoprazole Sodium
136
Atorvastatin Calcium
127
Diclofenac Sodium
124
Furosemide
84
Quetiapine Fumarate
80
Escitalopram Oxalate
74
Metoprolol Succinate
74

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

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How VICTOR HIRTH, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

4,161
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,450
Avg Claims per Provider

VICTOR HIRTH, MD's 3,618 claims are below the specialty average of 4,450.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VICTOR HIRTH, MD's specialty?
VICTOR HIRTH, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in COLUMBIA, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does VICTOR HIRTH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VICTOR HIRTH, MD wrote 3,618 Medicare Part D claims totaling $358K in drug costs for 211 beneficiaries.
What is VICTOR HIRTH, MD's Medicare quality score?
VICTOR HIRTH, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.3587/100 (Quality: 98.3333, Cost: 45.774). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is VICTOR HIRTH, MD located?
VICTOR HIRTH, MD is located at 3010 FARROW RD, COLUMBIA, SC, 29203. Phone: (803) 434-1210.
What is VICTOR HIRTH, MD's NPI number?
VICTOR HIRTH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508835588, issued on 03/14/2006.
Does VICTOR HIRTH, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, VICTOR HIRTH, MD had 34 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,161 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,450 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VICTOR HIRTH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VICTOR HIRTH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VICTOR HIRTH, MD accept Medicare?
VICTOR HIRTH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,618 Part D claims and 211 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VICTOR HIRTH, MD's credentials?
VICTOR HIRTH, MD's NPI is 1508835588 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.

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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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