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BRANDON HICKS, O.D.

Optometrist in BOISE, Idaho. 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
473
Medicare Part D claims · 243 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
56%
generic claims · 44% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
88.5167/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: BRANDON HICKS, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in BOISE, Idaho with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 473 claims across 243 beneficiaries — 44% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.5167/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What the federal data shows

BRANDON HICKS, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.5167/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 473 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

88.5167/100
MIPS score · +5 vs avg
473
Part D claims, 2023
56%
generic prescribing

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BRANDON HICKS, 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

89 Top 44% higher than 56% 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

BRANDON HICKS, O.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/02/2010

NPI 1679887756

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

473 84% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

88.5167/100 5.416700000000006% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Optometrist share within Idaho

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRANDON HICKS, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
88.5167/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 88.5167/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%88.5%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 88.5167/100 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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BRANDON HICKS, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in BOISE, Idaho, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1679887756. 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.

BRANDON HICKS, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 999 N CURTIS SUITE 205, BOISE, ID, 83706, with a listed phone of (208) 373-1200. NPI 1679887756 was issued on 08/02/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HICKS 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 473 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 243 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $55K in drug spend, split 44% brand-name and 56% 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 88.5167/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.6835, Cost 91.4776), 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

999 N CURTIS SUITE 205
BOISE, ID 83706

Provider Details

NPI 1679887756
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/02/2010

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

88.5167
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.6835
Quality
91.4776
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRANDON HICKS, 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.

INTERMOUNTAIN EYE AND LASER CENTERS PLLC
BOISE, ID

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

BRANDON HICKS, O.D. — brand share 44.0%
Specialty average (est.)

44% brand-name claims vs 56% generic, on 473 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.

473
Total Claims
$55K
Total Drug Cost
243
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
752
Total Day Supply
19,490
Brand vs Generic
44% brand / 56% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$46K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.28
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 95, 75-84: 86, 85+: 44

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
152
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
46
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
29
Fluorometholone
28
Prednisolone Acetate
28
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
18
Timolol Maleate
18
Brimonidine Tartrate
15
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
12
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
12

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

Optometrist Overview

How BRANDON HICKS, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

BRANDON HICKS, O.D.'s 473 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Idaho

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRANDON HICKS, O.D.'s specialty?
BRANDON HICKS, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in BOISE, Idaho. Credentials: O.D..
How much does BRANDON HICKS, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRANDON HICKS, O.D. wrote 473 Medicare Part D claims totaling $55K in drug costs for 243 beneficiaries.
What is BRANDON HICKS, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
BRANDON HICKS, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.5167/100 (Quality: 77.6835, Cost: 91.4776). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRANDON HICKS, O.D. located?
BRANDON HICKS, O.D. is located at 999 N CURTIS SUITE 205, BOISE, ID, 83706. Phone: (208) 373-1200.
What is BRANDON HICKS, O.D.'s NPI number?
BRANDON HICKS, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679887756, issued on 08/02/2010.
Does BRANDON HICKS, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRANDON HICKS, O.D.'s prescribing is 44% brand-name and 56% generic drugs by claim count, with $46K 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 BRANDON HICKS, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRANDON HICKS, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Tobramycin-Dexamethasone, Moxifloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRANDON HICKS, O.D. accept Medicare?
BRANDON HICKS, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 473 Part D claims and 243 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRANDON HICKS, O.D.'s credentials?
BRANDON HICKS, O.D.'s NPI is 1679887756 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.
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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