2026 NPPES data Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist NPI 1427043660 OD
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ALYSON BLAKSTAD, OD

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in MINNETONKA, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 365 beneficiaries · Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist avg: 235
Generic prescribing
57%
generic claims · 43% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
85.2409/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$15.35
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ALYSON BLAKSTAD, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.2409/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,395 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

85.2409/100
MIPS score · +2 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
57%
generic prescribing
$15.35
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.

ALYSON BLAKSTAD, OD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

85 49th percentile higher than 49% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 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 ALYSON BLAKSTAD, OD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/14/2005

NPI 1427043660

Primary specialty

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist

Niche

1,549 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,395 494% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 235

MIPS final score

85.2409/100 2.140900000000002% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist share within Minnesota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ALYSON BLAKSTAD, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.2409/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist) — 85.2409/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.2%
MIPS final score (Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist) — 85.2409/100 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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ALYSON BLAKSTAD, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 10709 WAYZATA BLVD STE 200, MINNETONKA, MN, 55305, with a listed phone of (952) 888-5800. NPI 1427043660 was issued on 09/14/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLAKSTAD 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 1,395 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 365 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $339K in drug spend, split 43% brand-name and 57% 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 85.2409/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 97.9147, Cost 52.8883), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,549 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 235 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

10709 WAYZATA BLVD STE 200
MINNETONKA, MN 55305

Provider Details

NPI 1427043660
Specialty Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/14/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

85.2409
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
97.9147
Quality
52.8883
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALYSON BLAKSTAD, 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.

MINNESOTA EYE CONSULTANTS, PA
BLOOMINGTON, 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 ALYSON BLAKSTAD, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$15

Largest payer

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, 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 · Above average

ALYSON BLAKSTAD, OD — brand share 43.0%
Specialty average (est.)

43% brand-name claims vs 57% generic, on 1,395 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.

1,395
Total Claims
$339K
Total Drug Cost
365
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,813
Total Day Supply
81,505
Brand vs Generic
43% brand / 57% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$299K
Generic Drug Cost
$41K
Antibiotic Claims
54

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ALYSON BLAKSTAD, 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
291
Timolol Maleate
181
Restasis
Cyclosporine
94
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
84
Prednisolone Acetate
77
Fluorometholone
72
Brimonidine Tartrate
64
Dorzolamide Hcl
51
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
51
Cyclosporine
42

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

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Overview

How ALYSON BLAKSTAD, OD fits within the Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist landscape nationally.

1,549
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in US
52
States with Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
235
Avg Claims per Provider

ALYSON BLAKSTAD, OD's 1,395 claims are above the specialty average of 235.

Nearby Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALYSON BLAKSTAD, OD's specialty?
ALYSON BLAKSTAD, OD specializes in Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist and practices in MINNETONKA, Minnesota. Credentials: OD.
How much does ALYSON BLAKSTAD, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALYSON BLAKSTAD, OD wrote 1,395 Medicare Part D claims totaling $339K in drug costs for 365 beneficiaries.
What is ALYSON BLAKSTAD, OD's Medicare quality score?
ALYSON BLAKSTAD, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.2409/100 (Quality: 97.9147, Cost: 52.8883). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ALYSON BLAKSTAD, OD located?
ALYSON BLAKSTAD, OD is located at 10709 WAYZATA BLVD STE 200, MINNETONKA, MN, 55305. Phone: (952) 888-5800.
What is ALYSON BLAKSTAD, OD's NPI number?
ALYSON BLAKSTAD, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427043660, issued on 09/14/2005.
Does ALYSON BLAKSTAD, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALYSON BLAKSTAD, OD's prescribing is 43% brand-name and 57% generic drugs by claim count, with $299K in brand drug costs.
How many Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,549 Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist providers across 52 states in the US. The average Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider writes 235 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALYSON BLAKSTAD, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALYSON BLAKSTAD, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALYSON BLAKSTAD, OD accept Medicare?
ALYSON BLAKSTAD, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,395 Part D claims and 365 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALYSON BLAKSTAD, OD's credentials?
ALYSON BLAKSTAD, OD's NPI is 1427043660 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.
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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