NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1043260797 OD
Verify on CMS → Brett Freese, OD
Optometrist in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 61,426 in Optometrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
418
Medicare Part D claims · 64 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 279
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Brett Freese, OD filed 418 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Optometrist in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, prescribing 80% generic.
- 418
- Part D claims, 2024
- 80%
- generic prescribing
- ≥61st
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Brett Freese, OD
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1043260797), first enumerated 05/12/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 418 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1043260797 · Optometrist
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1043260797
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 61K Optometrist
- RX-LIGHT 418
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,113 in Minnesota
- PHOTO-ENUM Toshiya Arciaga, OD · 2006
Brett Freese, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
418 ≥ 61st percentile 61% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Brett Freese, OD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
418 50% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1043260797 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Optometrist |
| Credentials | OD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/12/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Brett Freese, OD - brand share 20.0%
Optometrist average
20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 418 2024 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 2024.
418
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
64
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 565.333
- Total Day Supply
- 15,306
- Brand vs Generic
- 20% brand / 80% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $22K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.05
- Gender Split
- 70% female / 30% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Brett Freese, OD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
246 claims
- Timolol Maleate 41
Timolol Maleate
41 claims
- Lumigan 29
Lumigan
29 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 21
Dorzolamide-Timolol
21 claims
- Restasis 16
Restasis
16 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 246 |
| Timolol Maleate | 41 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 29 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 21 |
| Restasis Cyclosporine | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Optometrist Overview
How Brett Freese, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.
61,426
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
279
Avg Claims per Provider
Brett Freese, OD's 418 claims are above the specialty average of 279.
Nationwide Optometrist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Freese, both outside Minnesota so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Optometrist Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Freese.
One of 1,113 Optometrist providers enrolled in Minnesota, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Michael Ackermann
OD
Lake City, MN
Dr. Bradley Adams
O.D.
Brainerd, MN
Dr. Kristin Adams
OD
Minneapolis, MN
Dr. Anna Aho
OD
Annandale, MN
Dr. Kamran Ahrar
OD
Lakeville, MN
Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brett Freese, OD's specialty? ▼
Brett Freese, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. Credentials: OD.
How much does Brett Freese, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Brett Freese, OD wrote 418 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 64 beneficiaries.
Where is Brett Freese, OD located? ▼
Brett Freese, OD is located at 324 MAIN ST S, Sauk Centre, MN, 56378. Phone: (320) 352-3026.
What is Brett Freese, OD's NPI number? ▼
Brett Freese, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043260797, issued on 05/12/2006.
Does Brett Freese, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Brett Freese, OD's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $22K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 61,426 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 279 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Brett Freese, OD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Brett Freese, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Brett Freese, OD accept Medicare? ▼
Brett Freese, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 418 Part D claims and 64 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Brett Freese, OD's credentials? ▼
Brett Freese, OD's NPI is 1043260797 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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