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BRAD COLLINS, O.D.

Optometrist in LA CROSSE, 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
505
Medicare Part D claims · 180 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
59%
generic claims · 41% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: BRAD COLLINS, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in LA CROSSE, Wisconsin with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 505 claims across 180 beneficiaries — 41% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: BRAD COLLINS, O.D. filed 505 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LA CROSSE, Wisconsin. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

BRAD COLLINS, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/19/2015

NPI 1609242155

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

505 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

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

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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BRAD COLLINS, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in LA CROSSE, Wisconsin, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1609242155. 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 COLLINS, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI, 54601, with a listed phone of (608) 782-7300. NPI 1609242155 was issued on 08/19/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COLLINS 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 505 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 180 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $39K in drug spend, split 41% brand-name and 59% 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

1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601

Provider Details

NPI 1609242155
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/19/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRAD COLLINS, 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.

GUNDERSEN CLINIC LTD
DECORAH, IA
GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER INC
LA CROSSE, 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 COLLINS, O.D. — brand share 41.0%
Specialty average (est.)

41% brand-name claims vs 59% generic, on 505 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.

505
Total Claims
$39K
Total Drug Cost
180
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
779
Total Day Supply
20,764
Brand vs Generic
41% brand / 59% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$34K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 74, 75-84: 67, 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
172
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
69
Fluorometholone
41
Prednisolone Acetate
38
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
32
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
24
Restasis
Cyclosporine
23
Timolol Maleate
22
Cyclosporine
13
Brimonidine Tartrate
12

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

Optometrist Overview

How BRAD COLLINS, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

BRAD COLLINS, O.D.'s 505 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 COLLINS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRAD COLLINS, O.D.'s specialty?
BRAD COLLINS, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in LA CROSSE, Wisconsin. Credentials: O.D..
How much does BRAD COLLINS, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRAD COLLINS, O.D. wrote 505 Medicare Part D claims totaling $39K in drug costs for 180 beneficiaries.
Where is BRAD COLLINS, O.D. located?
BRAD COLLINS, O.D. is located at 1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI, 54601. Phone: (608) 782-7300.
What is BRAD COLLINS, O.D.'s NPI number?
BRAD COLLINS, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609242155, issued on 08/19/2015.
Does BRAD COLLINS, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRAD COLLINS, O.D.'s prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $34K 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 COLLINS, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRAD COLLINS, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Erythromycin, Fluorometholone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRAD COLLINS, O.D. accept Medicare?
BRAD COLLINS, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 505 Part D claims and 180 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRAD COLLINS, O.D.'s credentials?
BRAD COLLINS, O.D.'s NPI is 1609242155 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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