NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1659605848 OD
Verify on CMS → Alisha Heaton, OD
Optometrist in Post Falls, Idaho.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 61,426 in Optometrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
728
Medicare Part D claims · 307 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 279
Generic prescribing
42%
generic claims · 58% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$102.96
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Alisha Heaton, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 728 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 98/100
- MIPS score · +14 vs avg
- 728
- Part D claims, 2024
- 42%
- generic prescribing
- $102.96
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Alisha Heaton, OD
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1659605848), first enumerated 09/22/2009.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 728 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$102.96 in reported industry payments (6 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1659605848 · Optometrist
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-ELITE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1659605848
- ENUM-MID 2009
- TAX-MEGA 61K Optometrist
- MIPS-ELITE 98/100
- RX-LIGHT 728
- BOOK-THIN 361 in Idaho
- PHOTO-FINISH Brett Bence, OD · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Heaton · this pr…
Heaton · this provider
98 MIPS pts
- Casey Claypool, …
Casey Claypool, OD
98 MIPS pts
- Brett Bence, OD …
Brett Bence, OD
98 MIPS pts
- Emily Bucher, O.…
Emily Bucher, O.D.
98 MIPS pts
- Monica Chan, OD …
Monica Chan, OD
98 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Alisha Heaton, OD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
98 ≥ 84th percentile 84% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Alisha Heaton, OD sits
This provider among optometrist peers
Across the 6,187 optometrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Alisha Heaton, OD writes more Part D claims than 77% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 84% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one optometrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Alisha Heaton, OD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Alisha Heaton, OD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
728 161% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
98/100 14.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Idaho
How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Idaho providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Alisha Heaton, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 98/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1659605848 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Optometrist |
| Credentials | OD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/22/2009 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
97.9658
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
97.6069
Quality
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Alisha Heaton, 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.
North Idaho Eye Institute P A
Coeur D Alene, 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 Alisha Heaton, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$103
Largest payer
Bausch & Lomb Americas 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Alisha Heaton, OD - brand share 58.0%
Optometrist average
58% brand-name claims vs 42% generic, on 728 2024 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 2024.
728
Total Claims
$345K
Total Drug Cost
307
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,279.933
- Total Day Supply
- 34,914
- Brand vs Generic
- 58% brand / 42% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $336K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $9K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 17
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.10
- Gender Split
- 71% female / 29% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 25, 65-74: 121, 75-84: 122, 85+: 39
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Alisha Heaton, OD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Xiidra
Xiidra
98 claims
- Restasis
Restasis
86 claims
- Neomycin-Polymyxin…
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
79 claims
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
78 claims
- Cyclosporine
Cyclosporine
53 claims
- Erythromycin
Erythromycin
49 claims
- Timolol Maleate 37
Timolol Maleate
37 claims
- Tyrvaya 31
Tyrvaya
31 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Xiidra Lifitegrast | 98 |
| Restasis Cyclosporine | 86 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 79 |
| Latanoprost | 78 |
| Cyclosporine | 53 |
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 49 |
| Timolol Maleate | 37 |
| Tyrvaya Varenicline Tartrate | 31 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 30 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 19 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Optometrist Overview
How Alisha Heaton, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.
61,426
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
279
Avg Claims per Provider
Alisha Heaton, OD's 728 claims are above the specialty average of 279.
Nationwide Optometrist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Heaton, both outside Idaho so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (98 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2009)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Optometrist Providers in Idaho
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Idaho, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Heaton.
One of 361 Optometrist providers enrolled in Idaho, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Amanda Ackerson
OD
Moscow, ID
Dr. Brian Adair
O.D.
American Falls, ID
Dr. Daniel Adams
DO
Hayden, ID
Dr. Douglas Adams
OD
Caldwell, ID
Dr. Alan Adamson
O.D
Idaho Falls, ID
Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alisha Heaton, OD's specialty? ▼
Alisha Heaton, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in Post Falls, Idaho. Credentials: OD.
How much does Alisha Heaton, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Alisha Heaton, OD wrote 728 Medicare Part D claims totaling $345K in drug costs for 307 beneficiaries.
What is Alisha Heaton, OD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Alisha Heaton, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98/100 (Quality: 97.6). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Alisha Heaton, OD located? ▼
Alisha Heaton, OD is located at 1901 E SELTICE WAY, Post Falls, ID, 83854. Phone: (208) 667-2531.
What is Alisha Heaton, OD's NPI number? ▼
Alisha Heaton, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659605848, issued on 09/22/2009.
Does Alisha Heaton, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Alisha Heaton, OD's prescribing is 58% brand-name and 42% generic drugs by claim count, with $336K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 61,426 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 279 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Alisha Heaton, OD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Alisha Heaton, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Xiidra, Restasis, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Alisha Heaton, OD accept Medicare? ▼
Alisha Heaton, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 728 Part D claims and 307 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Alisha Heaton, OD's credentials? ▼
Alisha Heaton, OD's NPI is 1659605848 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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