2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1235298134 OD
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BARBARA KEYS, OD

Optometrist in FAIRBANKS, Alaska. 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
143
Medicare Part D claims · 45 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
29%
generic claims · 71% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$210.77
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BARBARA KEYS, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in FAIRBANKS, Alaska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 143 claims across 45 beneficiaries — 71% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $210.77 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BARBARA KEYS, OD filed 143 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FAIRBANKS, Alaska. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

BARBARA KEYS, OD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/06/2006

NPI 1235298134

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

143 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Alaska

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Alaska providers

Alaska providers

Optometrist share within Alaska

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

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.

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BARBARA KEYS, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in FAIRBANKS, Alaska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1235298134. 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.

BARBARA KEYS, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 570 RIVERSTONE WAY, FAIRBANKS, AK, 99709, with a listed phone of (907) 479-4700. NPI 1235298134 was issued on 12/06/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KEYS 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 143 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 45 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $100K in drug spend, split 71% brand-name and 29% 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

570 RIVERSTONE WAY
FAIRBANKS, AK 99709

Provider Details

NPI 1235298134
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/06/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BARBARA KEYS, 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.

WEST VALLEY VISION CENTER, INC
FAIRBANKS, AK

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 BARBARA KEYS, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$211

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 · Brand-heavy

BARBARA KEYS, OD — brand share 71.0%
Specialty average (est.)

71% brand-name claims vs 29% generic, on 143 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.

143
Total Claims
$100K
Total Drug Cost
45
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
334
Total Day Supply
9,831
Brand vs Generic
71% brand / 29% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$97K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.82
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.

Drug Claims
Restasis
Cyclosporine
25
Latanoprost
17
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
16
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
15
Cequa
Cyclosporine
11
Timolol Maleate
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How BARBARA KEYS, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

BARBARA KEYS, OD's 143 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Alaska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BARBARA KEYS, OD's specialty?
BARBARA KEYS, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in FAIRBANKS, Alaska. Credentials: OD.
How much does BARBARA KEYS, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BARBARA KEYS, OD wrote 143 Medicare Part D claims totaling $100K in drug costs for 45 beneficiaries.
Where is BARBARA KEYS, OD located?
BARBARA KEYS, OD is located at 570 RIVERSTONE WAY, FAIRBANKS, AK, 99709. Phone: (907) 479-4700.
What is BARBARA KEYS, OD's NPI number?
BARBARA KEYS, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235298134, issued on 12/06/2006.
Does BARBARA KEYS, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BARBARA KEYS, OD's prescribing is 71% brand-name and 29% generic drugs by claim count, with $97K 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 BARBARA KEYS, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BARBARA KEYS, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Restasis, Latanoprost, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BARBARA KEYS, OD accept Medicare?
BARBARA KEYS, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 143 Part D claims and 45 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BARBARA KEYS, OD's credentials?
BARBARA KEYS, OD's NPI is 1235298134 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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