2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1952347056 OD
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AARON MJELSTAD, OD

Optometrist in HOPKINS, Minnesota. 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
213
Medicare Part D claims · 68 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$198.51
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

AARON MJELSTAD, OD filed 213 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in HOPKINS, Minnesota, prescribing 84% generic.

213
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing
$198.51
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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AARON MJELSTAD, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

213 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about AARON MJELSTAD, OD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/20/2006

NPI 1952347056

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

213 17% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Optometrist share within Minnesota

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

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 MJELSTAD, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 29 9TH AVE N, HOPKINS, MN, 55343, with a listed phone of (952) 935-2020. NPI 1952347056 was issued on 06/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MJELSTAD 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 213 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 68 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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

29 9TH AVE N
HOPKINS, MN 55343

Provider Details

NPI 1952347056
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/20/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AARON MJELSTAD, 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.

HOPKINS EYE CLINIC PLLC
HOPKINS, MN

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 MJELSTAD, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$199

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

AARON MJELSTAD, OD — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 213 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.

213
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
68
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
410
Total Day Supply
11,186
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$8K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.96
Gender Split
72% female / 28% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What AARON MJELSTAD, OD 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
91
Timolol Maleate
55
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
24

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

Optometrist Overview

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

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

AARON MJELSTAD, OD's 213 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AARON MJELSTAD, OD's specialty?
AARON MJELSTAD, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in HOPKINS, Minnesota. Credentials: OD.
How much does AARON MJELSTAD, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AARON MJELSTAD, OD wrote 213 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 68 beneficiaries.
Where is AARON MJELSTAD, OD located?
AARON MJELSTAD, OD is located at 29 9TH AVE N, HOPKINS, MN, 55343. Phone: (952) 935-2020.
What is AARON MJELSTAD, OD's NPI number?
AARON MJELSTAD, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952347056, issued on 06/20/2006.
Does AARON MJELSTAD, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AARON MJELSTAD, OD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K 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 MJELSTAD, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AARON MJELSTAD, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Tobramycin-Dexamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AARON MJELSTAD, OD accept Medicare?
AARON MJELSTAD, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 213 Part D claims and 68 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AARON MJELSTAD, OD's credentials?
AARON MJELSTAD, OD's NPI is 1952347056 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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