2026 NPPES data Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist NPI 1043231384 OD
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BLAINE ZIEMAN, OD

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in FARGO, North Dakota. 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
917
Medicare Part D claims · 238 beneficiaries · Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist avg: 235
Generic prescribing
51%
generic claims · 49% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.9973/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

BLAINE ZIEMAN, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.9973/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 917 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

82.9973/100
MIPS score · 0 vs avg
917
Part D claims, 2023
51%
generic prescribing

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BLAINE ZIEMAN, OD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

83 39th percentile higher than 39% 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 BLAINE ZIEMAN, OD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/22/2006

NPI 1043231384

Primary specialty

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist

Niche

1,549 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

917 290% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 235

MIPS final score

82.9973/100 0.10269999999999868% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

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

North Dakota providers

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist share within North Dakota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.9973/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist) — 82.9973/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist) — 82.9973/100 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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BLAINE ZIEMAN, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 2400 32ND AVE S, FARGO, ND, 58103, with a listed phone of (701) 234-3600. NPI 1043231384 was issued on 07/22/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ZIEMAN 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 917 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 238 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $127K in drug spend, split 49% brand-name and 51% 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 82.9973/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.0681, Cost 57.0897), 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

2400 32ND AVE S
FARGO, ND 58103

Provider Details

NPI 1043231384
Specialty Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/22/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.9973
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.0681
Quality
57.0897
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BLAINE ZIEMAN, 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.

SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGO
★★★★☆ 4/5
WEST FARGO, ND
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 350011

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

BLAINE ZIEMAN, OD — brand share 49.0%
Specialty average (est.)

49% brand-name claims vs 51% generic, on 917 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.

917
Total Claims
$127K
Total Drug Cost
238
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,456
Total Day Supply
39,660
Brand vs Generic
49% brand / 51% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$107K
Generic Drug Cost
$20K
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 125, 75-84: 68, 85+: 27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BLAINE ZIEMAN, 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
404
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
75
Prednisolone Acetate
48
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
46
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
45
Timolol Maleate
44
Fluorometholone
29
Restasis
Cyclosporine
28
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
27
Travoprost
27

* 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 BLAINE ZIEMAN, 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

BLAINE ZIEMAN, OD's 917 claims are above the specialty average of 235.

Nearby Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in North Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ZIEMAN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BLAINE ZIEMAN, OD's specialty?
BLAINE ZIEMAN, OD specializes in Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist and practices in FARGO, North Dakota. Credentials: OD.
How much does BLAINE ZIEMAN, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BLAINE ZIEMAN, OD wrote 917 Medicare Part D claims totaling $127K in drug costs for 238 beneficiaries.
What is BLAINE ZIEMAN, OD's Medicare quality score?
BLAINE ZIEMAN, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.9973/100 (Quality: 87.0681, Cost: 57.0897). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BLAINE ZIEMAN, OD located?
BLAINE ZIEMAN, OD is located at 2400 32ND AVE S, FARGO, ND, 58103. Phone: (701) 234-3600.
What is BLAINE ZIEMAN, OD's NPI number?
BLAINE ZIEMAN, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043231384, issued on 07/22/2006.
Does BLAINE ZIEMAN, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BLAINE ZIEMAN, OD's prescribing is 49% brand-name and 51% generic drugs by claim count, with $107K 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 BLAINE ZIEMAN, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BLAINE ZIEMAN, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Lumigan, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BLAINE ZIEMAN, OD accept Medicare?
BLAINE ZIEMAN, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 917 Part D claims and 238 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BLAINE ZIEMAN, OD's credentials?
BLAINE ZIEMAN, OD's NPI is 1043231384 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.

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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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