2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1639332992 OD
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BRAD CHRISTOPHERSON, OD

Optometrist in STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin. 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
756
Medicare Part D claims · 169 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
57%
generic claims · 43% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
78.8552/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: BRAD CHRISTOPHERSON, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 756 claims across 169 beneficiaries — 43% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.8552/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: BRAD CHRISTOPHERSON, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.8552 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 756 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

BRAD CHRISTOPHERSON, OD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/08/2008

NPI 1639332992

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

756 194% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

78.8552/100 4.244799999999998% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Optometrist share within Wisconsin

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRAD CHRISTOPHERSON, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.8552/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 78.8552/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 78.8552/100 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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BRAD CHRISTOPHERSON, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1639332992. 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.

BRAD CHRISTOPHERSON, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 4100 STATE HWY 66, STEVENS POINT, WI, 54482, with a listed phone of (715) 343-7760. NPI 1639332992 was issued on 07/08/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHRISTOPHERSON 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 756 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 169 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $71K in drug spend, split 43% brand-name and 57% 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 78.8552/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 66.6851, Cost 54.8733), 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

4100 STATE HWY 66
STEVENS POINT, WI 54482

Provider Details

NPI 1639332992
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/08/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

78.8552
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
66.6851
Quality
54.8733
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRAD CHRISTOPHERSON, 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.

MCHS HOSPITALS INC
MARSHFIELD, WI

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

BRAD CHRISTOPHERSON, OD — brand share 43.0%
Specialty average (est.)

43% brand-name claims vs 57% generic, on 756 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.

756
Total Claims
$71K
Total Drug Cost
169
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,228
Total Day Supply
33,962
Brand vs Generic
43% brand / 57% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$58K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 76, 75-84: 49, 85+: 22

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
330
Timolol Maleate
115
Restasis
Cyclosporine
35
Prednisolone Acetate
32
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
27
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
23
Cyclosporine
22
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate
20
Brimonidine Tartrate
17
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
16

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

Optometrist Overview

How BRAD CHRISTOPHERSON, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

BRAD CHRISTOPHERSON, OD's 756 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Wisconsin

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRAD CHRISTOPHERSON, OD's specialty?
BRAD CHRISTOPHERSON, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin. Credentials: OD.
How much does BRAD CHRISTOPHERSON, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRAD CHRISTOPHERSON, OD wrote 756 Medicare Part D claims totaling $71K in drug costs for 169 beneficiaries.
What is BRAD CHRISTOPHERSON, OD's Medicare quality score?
BRAD CHRISTOPHERSON, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.8552/100 (Quality: 66.6851, Cost: 54.8733). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRAD CHRISTOPHERSON, OD located?
BRAD CHRISTOPHERSON, OD is located at 4100 STATE HWY 66, STEVENS POINT, WI, 54482. Phone: (715) 343-7760.
What is BRAD CHRISTOPHERSON, OD's NPI number?
BRAD CHRISTOPHERSON, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639332992, issued on 07/08/2008.
Does BRAD CHRISTOPHERSON, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRAD CHRISTOPHERSON, OD's prescribing is 43% brand-name and 57% generic drugs by claim count, with $58K 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 BRAD CHRISTOPHERSON, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRAD CHRISTOPHERSON, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRAD CHRISTOPHERSON, OD accept Medicare?
BRAD CHRISTOPHERSON, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 756 Part D claims and 169 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRAD CHRISTOPHERSON, OD's credentials?
BRAD CHRISTOPHERSON, OD's NPI is 1639332992 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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