Eldon G Hopkins, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

Eldon G Hopkins is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Allen, TX with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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With over 32 years in orthopaedic surgery, Eldon G Hopkins, MD is a long-established orthopedic surgeon in Allen. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas in 1994 and has 32+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.87/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 93% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 76 Orthopaedic Surgery providers in TXSee all Orthopaedic Surgery in Allen32+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 1564dNPPES updated 2022-02-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

955 Garden Park Dr Ste 200, Allen, TX 75013-3742

Fax: (214) 592-9935
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 93% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

95.87/100

Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.3 pts)

Top 7% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

44.26%

Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+39.2 pts)

44.26% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

159

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

138

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

427

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $9k

Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
31%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-2%)30%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-2%)28%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-4%)28%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$241 received from industry

8 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Eldon G Hopkins's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1994

    University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

  2. 32 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Orthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Taxonomy: 207X00000X

Education & Training

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas (Class of 1994)

Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Eldon G Hopkins

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Eldon G Hopkins for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Allen required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Eldon G Hopkins

Dr. Hopkins is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Allen, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (214) 592-9955.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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