2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1760547327 OD
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BRENT PIKKULA, OD

Optometrist in CENTENNIAL, Colorado. 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
276
Medicare Part D claims · 128 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
58%
generic claims · 42% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

BRENT PIKKULA, OD filed 276 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in CENTENNIAL, Colorado, prescribing 58% generic.

276
Part D claims, 2023
58%
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.

BRENT PIKKULA, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

276 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about BRENT PIKKULA, OD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/26/2006

NPI 1760547327

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

276 7% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Optometrist share within Colorado

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

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.

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).

BRENT PIKKULA, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 5555 E ARAPAHOE RD, CENTENNIAL, CO, 80122, with a listed phone of (303) 338-4545. NPI 1760547327 was issued on 12/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PIKKULA 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 276 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 128 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $21K in drug spend, split 42% brand-name and 58% 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

5555 E ARAPAHOE RD
CENTENNIAL, CO 80122

Provider Details

NPI 1760547327
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/26/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRENT PIKKULA, 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.

COLORADO PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP PC
DENVER, CO

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

BRENT PIKKULA, OD — brand share 42.0%
Specialty average (est.)

42% brand-name claims vs 58% generic, on 276 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.

276
Total Claims
$21K
Total Drug Cost
128
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
541
Total Day Supply
14,856
Brand vs Generic
42% brand / 58% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$19K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BRENT PIKKULA, 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
Cyclosporine
90
Latanoprost
76
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
32
Fluorometholone
21
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How BRENT PIKKULA, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

BRENT PIKKULA, OD's 276 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRENT PIKKULA, OD's specialty?
BRENT PIKKULA, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in CENTENNIAL, Colorado. Credentials: OD.
How much does BRENT PIKKULA, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRENT PIKKULA, OD wrote 276 Medicare Part D claims totaling $21K in drug costs for 128 beneficiaries.
Where is BRENT PIKKULA, OD located?
BRENT PIKKULA, OD is located at 5555 E ARAPAHOE RD, CENTENNIAL, CO, 80122. Phone: (303) 338-4545.
What is BRENT PIKKULA, OD's NPI number?
BRENT PIKKULA, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760547327, issued on 12/26/2006.
Does BRENT PIKKULA, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRENT PIKKULA, OD's prescribing is 42% brand-name and 58% generic drugs by claim count, with $19K 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 BRENT PIKKULA, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRENT PIKKULA, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cyclosporine, Latanoprost, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRENT PIKKULA, OD accept Medicare?
BRENT PIKKULA, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 276 Part D claims and 128 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRENT PIKKULA, OD's credentials?
BRENT PIKKULA, OD's NPI is 1760547327 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.
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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