DR. KIMBERLY K HINSON OD
Prescription History 1508820721
Optometrist in Bluffton, SC
What does Dr. Hinson prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Hinson wrote 849 Medicare prescriptions for 17 medications. The most prescribed was Latanoprost, with 273 prescriptions for 95 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Hinson prescribes.
Medications 17 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other South Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hinson wrote 273 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 1.7 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (162). Medicare paid $14.01 per fill, versus $10.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hinson wrote 154 prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about 2 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $15.18 per fill, versus $13.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hinson wrote 82 prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about 1.8 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $11.24 per fill, versus $11.20 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hinson wrote 45 prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $12.30 per fill, versus $19.05 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hinson wrote 37 prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 35% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $35.28 per fill, versus $41.74 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hinson wrote 33 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about 41% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $12.68 per fill, versus $31.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hinson wrote 26 prescriptions for Lumigan, about 40% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $709.01 per fill, versus $471.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hinson wrote 25 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 65% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $2.55 per fill, versus $4.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hinson wrote 24 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol, about 66% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $322.86 per fill, versus $152.78 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hinson wrote 23 prescriptions for Cyclosporine, about 81% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $936.66 per fill, versus $508.38 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hinson wrote 22 prescriptions for Restasis, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $1,545.41 per fill, versus $1,101.07 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Netarsudil/latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain eye conditions (such as open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hinson wrote 20 prescriptions for Rocklatan, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $623.04 per fill, versus $494.58 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hinson wrote 19 prescriptions for Combigan, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $470.38 per fill, versus $363.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat eye infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hinson wrote 18 prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about 41% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $9.18 per fill, versus $16.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hinson wrote 17 prescriptions for Dorzolamide Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $29.60 per fill, versus $20.26 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hinson wrote 16 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $12.23 per fill, versus $11.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hinson wrote 15 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 33% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $6.94 per fill, versus $29.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Hinson’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Hinson prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hinson's most prescribed medications were Latanoprost (273), Timolol Maleate (154) and Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (82).
How does Dr. Hinson's prescribing compare with other South Carolina prescribers?
Of the 17 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Hinson prescribes 3 more often than the typical South Carolina prescriber, 1 about as often and 13 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Hinson prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the South Carolina prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
