2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1831424928
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AARON CRAIN

Optometrist in AUBURN, 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
354
Medicare Part D claims · 61 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
15.8333/100
▼ 67 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

AARON CRAIN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 15.8333/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 354 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

15.8333/100
MIPS score · -67 vs avg
354
Part D claims, 2023
71%
generic prescribing

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 CRAIN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

16 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about AARON CRAIN?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/07/2009

NPI 1831424928

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

354 38% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

15.8333/100 67.2667% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

AARON CRAIN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
15.8333/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 15.8333/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%15.8%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 15.8333/100 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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AARON CRAIN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider at 921 HARVEY ROAD, SUITE A, AUBURN, WA, 98002, with a listed phone of (253) 833-2767. NPI 1831424928 was issued on 10/07/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CRAIN 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 354 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 61 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $41K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% 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 15.8333/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 31.6667), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

921 HARVEY ROAD, SUITE A
AUBURN, WA 98002

Provider Details

NPI 1831424928
Specialty Optometrist
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/07/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

15.8333
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
31.6667
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AARON CRAIN 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.

CRAIN EYE CLINIC
FRIDAY HARBOR, WA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 CRAIN. To verify AARON CRAIN'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 CRAIN — brand share 29.0%
Specialty average (est.)

29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 354 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.

354
Total Claims
$41K
Total Drug Cost
61
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
764
Total Day Supply
22,491
Brand vs Generic
29% brand / 71% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$23K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 27, 75-84: 20, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What AARON CRAIN prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Latanoprost
129
Timolol Maleate
38
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
36
Brimonidine Tartrate
30
Dorzolamide Hcl
27
Travoprost
17

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

Optometrist Overview

How AARON CRAIN fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

AARON CRAIN's 354 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 CRAIN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AARON CRAIN's specialty?
AARON CRAIN specializes in Optometrist and practices in AUBURN, Washington.
How much does AARON CRAIN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AARON CRAIN wrote 354 Medicare Part D claims totaling $41K in drug costs for 61 beneficiaries.
What is AARON CRAIN's Medicare quality score?
AARON CRAIN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 15.8333/100 (Quality: 31.6667). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is AARON CRAIN located?
AARON CRAIN is located at 921 HARVEY ROAD, SUITE A, AUBURN, WA, 98002. Phone: (253) 833-2767.
What is AARON CRAIN's NPI number?
AARON CRAIN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831424928, issued on 10/07/2009.
Does AARON CRAIN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AARON CRAIN's prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $23K 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 CRAIN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AARON CRAIN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AARON CRAIN accept Medicare?
AARON CRAIN appears in CMS Medicare data with 354 Part D claims and 61 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AARON CRAIN's credentials?
AARON CRAIN's NPI is 1831424928. 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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