2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1962943399 OD
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ANDREW BENEDICT, OD

Optometrist in BLUE SPRINGS, Missouri. 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
310
Medicare Part D claims · 166 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.5203/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$290.87
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ANDREW BENEDICT, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in BLUE SPRINGS, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 310 claims across 166 beneficiaries — 19% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.5203/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $290.87 across 10 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ANDREW BENEDICT, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.5203 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 310 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ANDREW BENEDICT, OD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/18/2017

NPI 1962943399

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

310 21% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

87.5203/100 4.420300000000012% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Optometrist share within Missouri

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ANDREW BENEDICT, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.5203/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 87.5203/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 87.5203/100 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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ANDREW BENEDICT, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in BLUE SPRINGS, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1962943399. 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.

ANDREW BENEDICT, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 211 N 7 HWY, BLUE SPRINGS, MO, 64014, with a listed phone of (816) 478-1230. NPI 1962943399 was issued on 03/18/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENEDICT 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 310 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 166 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $24K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% 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 87.5203/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 58.401), 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

211 N 7 HWY
BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64014

Provider Details

NPI 1962943399
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/18/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.5203
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
58.401
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANDREW BENEDICT, 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.

EYE CARE LLC
LEES SUMMIT, MO

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 ANDREW BENEDICT, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$291

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 · Typical

ANDREW BENEDICT, OD — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 310 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.

310
Total Claims
$24K
Total Drug Cost
166
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
475
Total Day Supply
11,897
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$19K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Antibiotic Claims
39

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
68% female / 32% 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
Latanoprost
110
Ofloxacin
36
Doxycycline Monohydrate
25
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
19
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
17
Timolol Maleate
12
Prednisolone Acetate
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How ANDREW BENEDICT, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

ANDREW BENEDICT, OD's 310 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Missouri

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANDREW BENEDICT, OD's specialty?
ANDREW BENEDICT, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in BLUE SPRINGS, Missouri. Credentials: OD.
How much does ANDREW BENEDICT, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANDREW BENEDICT, OD wrote 310 Medicare Part D claims totaling $24K in drug costs for 166 beneficiaries.
What is ANDREW BENEDICT, OD's Medicare quality score?
ANDREW BENEDICT, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.5203/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 58.401). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ANDREW BENEDICT, OD located?
ANDREW BENEDICT, OD is located at 211 N 7 HWY, BLUE SPRINGS, MO, 64014. Phone: (816) 478-1230.
What is ANDREW BENEDICT, OD's NPI number?
ANDREW BENEDICT, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962943399, issued on 03/18/2017.
Does ANDREW BENEDICT, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANDREW BENEDICT, OD's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $19K 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 ANDREW BENEDICT, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANDREW BENEDICT, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Ofloxacin, Doxycycline Monohydrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANDREW BENEDICT, OD accept Medicare?
ANDREW BENEDICT, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 310 Part D claims and 166 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANDREW BENEDICT, OD's credentials?
ANDREW BENEDICT, OD's NPI is 1962943399 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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