2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1659753366 O.D.
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BRITTANY NEWMAN, O.D.

Optometrist in MORGANTOWN, West Virginia. 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
780
Medicare Part D claims · 86 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
MIPS score
94.1061/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$271.17
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BRITTANY NEWMAN, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.1061/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 780 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

94.1061/100
MIPS score · +11 vs avg
780
Part D claims, 2023
$271.17
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.

BRITTANY NEWMAN, 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

94 Top 25% higher than 75% 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 BRITTANY NEWMAN, O.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/18/2015

NPI 1659753366

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

780 204% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

94.1061/100 11.006100000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in West Virginia

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers

West Virginia providers

Optometrist share within West Virginia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.1061/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 94.1061/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.1%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 94.1061/100 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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BRITTANY NEWMAN, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1659753366. 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.

BRITTANY NEWMAN, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, MORGANTOWN, WV, 26506, with a listed phone of (304) 281-9763. NPI 1659753366 was issued on 06/18/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NEWMAN 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 780 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 86 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $96K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.6%. 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 94.1061/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.4655), 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

1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506

Provider Details

NPI 1659753366
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/18/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.1061
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.4655
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRITTANY NEWMAN, 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.

POCKL-DORMAS PC
WHEELING, WV
RAYMOND A BANNAN, MD LLC
TRIADELPHIA, WV

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 BRITTANY NEWMAN, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$271

Largest payer

LKC Technologies, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

780
Total Claims
$96K
Total Drug Cost
86
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
802
Total Day Supply
15,186
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Opioid Claims
36 (4.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
69

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.20
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Eliquis
Apixaban
60
Potassium Chloride
42
Furosemide
31
Pregabalin
31
Mirtazapine
29
Atorvastatin Calcium
27
Tramadol Hcl
27
Prednisone
26
Quetiapine Fumarate
24
Nystatin
18

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

Optometrist Overview

How BRITTANY NEWMAN, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

BRITTANY NEWMAN, O.D.'s 780 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in West Virginia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as NEWMAN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRITTANY NEWMAN, O.D.'s specialty?
BRITTANY NEWMAN, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in MORGANTOWN, West Virginia. Credentials: O.D..
How much does BRITTANY NEWMAN, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRITTANY NEWMAN, O.D. wrote 780 Medicare Part D claims totaling $96K in drug costs for 86 beneficiaries.
What is BRITTANY NEWMAN, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
BRITTANY NEWMAN, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.1061/100 (Quality: 78.4655). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRITTANY NEWMAN, O.D. located?
BRITTANY NEWMAN, O.D. is located at 1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, MORGANTOWN, WV, 26506. Phone: (304) 281-9763.
What is BRITTANY NEWMAN, O.D.'s NPI number?
BRITTANY NEWMAN, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659753366, issued on 06/18/2015.
Does BRITTANY NEWMAN, O.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, BRITTANY NEWMAN, O.D. had 36 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.6%.
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 BRITTANY NEWMAN, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRITTANY NEWMAN, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Potassium Chloride, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRITTANY NEWMAN, O.D. accept Medicare?
BRITTANY NEWMAN, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 780 Part D claims and 86 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRITTANY NEWMAN, O.D.'s credentials?
BRITTANY NEWMAN, O.D.'s NPI is 1659753366 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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