2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1275730723 OD
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AARON BRONNER, OD

Optometrist in KENNEWICK, Washington. 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
488
Medicare Part D claims · 224 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
58%
generic claims · 42% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$76.84
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: AARON BRONNER, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in KENNEWICK, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 488 claims across 224 beneficiaries — 42% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $76.84 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

AARON BRONNER, OD filed 488 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in KENNEWICK, Washington, prescribing 58% generic.

488
Part D claims, 2023
58%
generic prescribing
$76.84
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

AARON BRONNER, OD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/28/2007

NPI 1275730723

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

488 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Optometrist share within Washington

1. Optometrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Optometrist share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Optometrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Optometrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

AARON BRONNER, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in KENNEWICK, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1275730723. 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.

AARON BRONNER, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 6695 W RIO GRANDE AVE, KENNEWICK, WA, 99336, with a listed phone of (509) 736-0826. NPI 1275730723 was issued on 06/28/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRONNER 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 488 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 224 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $21K in drug spend, split 42% brand-name and 58% 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.

Optometrist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 60,463 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 257 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

6695 W RIO GRANDE AVE
KENNEWICK, WA 99336

Provider Details

NPI 1275730723
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/28/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AARON BRONNER, OD 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.

PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE INC PC
PORTLAND, OR
ST LUKES CLINIC-TREASURE VALLEY LLC
BOISE, ID

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 AARON BRONNER, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$77

Largest payer

BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS 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.

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to AARON BRONNER, OD. To verify AARON BRONNER, OD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

AARON BRONNER, OD — brand share 42.0%
Specialty average (est.)

42% brand-name claims vs 58% generic, on 488 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.

488
Total Claims
$21K
Total Drug Cost
224
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
619
Total Day Supply
16,141
Brand vs Generic
42% brand / 58% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$13K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
172
Ofloxacin
140
Ketorolac Tromethamine
57
Latanoprost
39
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
22
Brimonidine Tartrate
12

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

Optometrist Overview

How AARON BRONNER, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

60,463
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider

AARON BRONNER, OD's 488 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Washington

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

Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AARON BRONNER, OD's specialty?
AARON BRONNER, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in KENNEWICK, Washington. Credentials: OD.
How much does AARON BRONNER, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AARON BRONNER, OD wrote 488 Medicare Part D claims totaling $21K in drug costs for 224 beneficiaries.
Where is AARON BRONNER, OD located?
AARON BRONNER, OD is located at 6695 W RIO GRANDE AVE, KENNEWICK, WA, 99336. Phone: (509) 736-0826.
What is AARON BRONNER, OD's NPI number?
AARON BRONNER, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275730723, issued on 06/28/2007.
Does AARON BRONNER, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AARON BRONNER, OD's prescribing is 42% brand-name and 58% generic drugs by claim count, with $13K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 60,463 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 257 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AARON BRONNER, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AARON BRONNER, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Ofloxacin, Ketorolac Tromethamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AARON BRONNER, OD accept Medicare?
AARON BRONNER, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 488 Part D claims and 224 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AARON BRONNER, OD's credentials?
AARON BRONNER, OD's NPI is 1275730723 with credentials OD. 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.
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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