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APRIL AUSTING, O.D.

Optometrist in SAINT CLOUD, 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
67
Medicare Part D claims · 20 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

APRIL AUSTING, O.D. filed 67 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in SAINT CLOUD, Minnesota, prescribing 84% generic.

67
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing

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APRIL AUSTING, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

67 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about APRIL AUSTING, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/23/2009

NPI 1427288554

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

67 74% 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).

APRIL AUSTING, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in SAINT CLOUD, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1427288554. 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.

APRIL AUSTING, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 2824 W DIVISION ST, SAINT CLOUD, MN, 56301, with a listed phone of (954) 218-2008. NPI 1427288554 was issued on 07/23/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AUSTING 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 67 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 20 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K 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

2824 W DIVISION ST
SAINT CLOUD, MN 56301

Provider Details

NPI 1427288554
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/23/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where APRIL AUSTING, O.D. 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.

SHOPTIKAL LLC
AUSTIN, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

APRIL AUSTING, O.D. — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 67 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.

67
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
20
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
88
Total Day Supply
2,300
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$395
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29

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
37

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

Optometrist Overview

How APRIL AUSTING, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

APRIL AUSTING, O.D.'s 67 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 AUSTING.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is APRIL AUSTING, O.D.'s specialty?
APRIL AUSTING, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in SAINT CLOUD, Minnesota. Credentials: O.D..
How much does APRIL AUSTING, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, APRIL AUSTING, O.D. wrote 67 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 20 beneficiaries.
Where is APRIL AUSTING, O.D. located?
APRIL AUSTING, O.D. is located at 2824 W DIVISION ST, SAINT CLOUD, MN, 56301. Phone: (954) 218-2008.
What is APRIL AUSTING, O.D.'s NPI number?
APRIL AUSTING, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427288554, issued on 07/23/2009.
Does APRIL AUSTING, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
APRIL AUSTING, O.D.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $395 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 APRIL AUSTING, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, APRIL AUSTING, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does APRIL AUSTING, O.D. accept Medicare?
APRIL AUSTING, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 67 Part D claims and 20 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify APRIL AUSTING, O.D.'s credentials?
APRIL AUSTING, O.D.'s NPI is 1427288554 with credentials O.D.. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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