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2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1124297148 O.D.
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Optometrist in Carson City, Nevada.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 60,484 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.
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Prescribing volume
404
Medicare Part D claims · 104 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
57%
generic claims · 43% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
16.7/100
▼ 66 pts below national avg 83.1 · Penalty band
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Benjamin Seljestad, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 16.7/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 404 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 16.7/100
- MIPS score · -66 vs avg
- 404
- Part D claims, 2023
- 57%
- generic prescribing
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.
Benjamin Seljestad, O.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
17 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored 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.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Benjamin Seljestad, O.D. sits
This provider among optometrist peers
Across the 6,527 optometrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Benjamin Seljestad, O.D. writes more Part D claims than 54% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 8% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one optometrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Benjamin Seljestad, O.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Benjamin Seljestad, O.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
404 57% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
16.7/100 66.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Nevada
How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Nevada providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Benjamin Seljestad, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 16.7/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Optometrist) - 16.7/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Benjamin Seljestad, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 700 OLD CLEAR CREEK RD, Carson City, NV, 89705, with a listed phone of (775) 884-2020. NPI 1124297148 was issued on 02/23/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 404 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 104 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $38K in drug spend, split 43% brand-name and 57% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 16.7/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 33.3), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Optometrist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 60,484 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1124297148 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Optometrist |
| Credentials | O.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/23/2008 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
16.6667
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
33.3333
Quality
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Benjamin Seljestad, 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.
Advanced Sierra Eyecare Inc
Carson City, NV
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 · Above average
Benjamin Seljestad, O.D. - brand share 43.0%
Optometrist average
43% brand-name claims vs 57% generic, on 404 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.
404
Total Claims
$38K
Total Drug Cost
104
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 715
- Total Day Supply
- 20,065
- Brand vs Generic
- 43% brand / 57% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $31K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.87
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Benjamin Seljestad, O.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
143 claims
- Timolol Maleate
Timolol Maleate
72 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 28
Dorzolamide-Timolol
28 claims
- Loteprednol Etabon… 25
Loteprednol Etabonate
25 claims
- Fluorometholone 20
Fluorometholone
20 claims
- Travoprost 13
Travoprost
13 claims
- Neomycin-Polymyxin… 11
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 143 |
| Timolol Maleate | 72 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 28 |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 25 |
| Fluorometholone | 20 |
| Travoprost | 13 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Optometrist Overview
How Benjamin Seljestad, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.
60,484
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider
Benjamin Seljestad, O.D.'s 404 claims are above the specialty average of 257.
Nearby Optometrist Providers in Nevada
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nevada, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Seljestad.
Gary Abel
Carson City, NV
Dr. Amy Abraham
O.D.
Henderson, NV
Dr. Cheryl Adlington
O.D.
Reno, NV
Dr. Patrick Adlington
OD, FAAO
Reno, NV
Dr. Nadia Afkhami
OD, MS
Henderson, NV
Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Nevada medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Seljestad, O.D.'s specialty? ▼
Benjamin Seljestad, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in Carson City, Nevada. Credentials: O.D..
How much does Benjamin Seljestad, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Benjamin Seljestad, O.D. wrote 404 Medicare Part D claims totaling $38K in drug costs for 104 beneficiaries.
What is Benjamin Seljestad, O.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Benjamin Seljestad, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 16.7/100 (Quality: 33.3). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Benjamin Seljestad, O.D. located? ▼
Benjamin Seljestad, O.D. is located at 700 OLD CLEAR CREEK RD, Carson City, NV, 89705. Phone: (775) 884-2020.
What is Benjamin Seljestad, O.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Benjamin Seljestad, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124297148, issued on 02/23/2008.
Does Benjamin Seljestad, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Benjamin Seljestad, O.D.'s prescribing is 43% brand-name and 57% generic drugs by claim count, with $31K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 60,484 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 257 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Benjamin Seljestad, O.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Benjamin Seljestad, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Benjamin Seljestad, O.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Benjamin Seljestad, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 404 Part D claims and 104 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Benjamin Seljestad, O.D.'s credentials? ▼
Benjamin Seljestad, O.D.'s NPI is 1124297148 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
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 (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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