2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1154325025 O.D.
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BRIAN STEPHENS, O.D.

Optometrist in KANSAS CITY, Kansas. 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
389
Medicare Part D claims · 107 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
62%
generic claims · 38% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.3486/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$298.77
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BRIAN STEPHENS, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.3486/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 389 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.3486/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
389
Part D claims, 2023
62%
generic prescribing
$298.77
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

BRIAN STEPHENS, 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

97 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about BRIAN STEPHENS, O.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/09/2005

NPI 1154325025

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

389 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

97.3486/100 14.24860000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers

Optometrist share within Kansas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.3486/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 97.3486/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.3%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 97.3486/100 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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BRIAN STEPHENS, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 8919 PARALLEL PKWY, KANSAS CITY, KS, 66112, with a listed phone of (913) 299-8800. NPI 1154325025 was issued on 06/09/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STEPHENS 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 389 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 107 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $75K in drug spend, split 38% brand-name and 62% 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 97.3486/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 91.1621), 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

8919 PARALLEL PKWY
KANSAS CITY, KS 66112

Provider Details

NPI 1154325025
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/09/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.3486
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
91.1621
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRIAN STEPHENS, 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.

MEDICAL-SURGICAL EYE CARE, P.A.
KANSAS CITY, KS

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for BRIAN STEPHENS, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$299

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

BRIAN STEPHENS, O.D. — brand share 38.0%
Specialty average (est.)

38% brand-name claims vs 62% generic, on 389 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.

389
Total Claims
$75K
Total Drug Cost
107
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
627
Total Day Supply
17,676
Brand vs Generic
38% brand / 62% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$68K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.81
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 41, 75-84: 28, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BRIAN STEPHENS, O.D. 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
Latanoprost
195
Restasis
Cyclosporine
44
Prednisolone Acetate
20
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
18
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
15
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
12
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
12

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

Optometrist Overview

How BRIAN STEPHENS, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

BRIAN STEPHENS, O.D.'s 389 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Kansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN STEPHENS, O.D.'s specialty?
BRIAN STEPHENS, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in KANSAS CITY, Kansas. Credentials: O.D..
How much does BRIAN STEPHENS, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN STEPHENS, O.D. wrote 389 Medicare Part D claims totaling $75K in drug costs for 107 beneficiaries.
What is BRIAN STEPHENS, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
BRIAN STEPHENS, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.3486/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 91.1621). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRIAN STEPHENS, O.D. located?
BRIAN STEPHENS, O.D. is located at 8919 PARALLEL PKWY, KANSAS CITY, KS, 66112. Phone: (913) 299-8800.
What is BRIAN STEPHENS, O.D.'s NPI number?
BRIAN STEPHENS, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154325025, issued on 06/09/2005.
Does BRIAN STEPHENS, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRIAN STEPHENS, O.D.'s prescribing is 38% brand-name and 62% generic drugs by claim count, with $68K 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 BRIAN STEPHENS, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN STEPHENS, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Restasis, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN STEPHENS, O.D. accept Medicare?
BRIAN STEPHENS, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 389 Part D claims and 107 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN STEPHENS, O.D.'s credentials?
BRIAN STEPHENS, O.D.'s NPI is 1154325025 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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