2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1073577417 OD
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BRUCE BABCOCK, OD

Optometrist in COTTAGE GROVE, Minnesota. 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
594
Medicare Part D claims · 167 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.5331/100
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What the federal data reveals: BRUCE BABCOCK, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in COTTAGE GROVE, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 594 claims across 167 beneficiaries — 30% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.5331/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: BRUCE BABCOCK, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.5331 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 594 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

BRUCE BABCOCK, OD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/13/2006

NPI 1073577417

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

594 131% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

83.5331/100 0.43310000000001025% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Optometrist share within Minnesota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRUCE BABCOCK, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.5331/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 83.5331/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 83.5331/100 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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BRUCE BABCOCK, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in COTTAGE GROVE, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1073577417. 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.

BRUCE BABCOCK, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 8611 W POINT DOUGLAS RD S, COTTAGE GROVE, MN, 55016, with a listed phone of (651) 458-1884. NPI 1073577417 was issued on 04/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BABCOCK 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 594 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 167 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $44K in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% 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 83.5331/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.7967, Cost 63.3136), 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

8611 W POINT DOUGLAS RD S
COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016

Provider Details

NPI 1073577417
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/13/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

83.5331
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.7967
Quality
63.3136
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRUCE BABCOCK, 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.

ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM
ANNANDALE, MN

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

BRUCE BABCOCK, OD — brand share 30.0%
Specialty average (est.)

30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 594 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.

594
Total Claims
$44K
Total Drug Cost
167
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,191
Total Day Supply
34,615
Brand vs Generic
30% brand / 70% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$32K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Gender Split
62% female / 38% 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
Latanoprost
270
Timolol Maleate
64
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
62
Brimonidine Tartrate
35
Prednisolone Acetate
28
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
17
Dorzolamide Hcl
12
Azelastine Hcl
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How BRUCE BABCOCK, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

BRUCE BABCOCK, OD's 594 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRUCE BABCOCK, OD's specialty?
BRUCE BABCOCK, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in COTTAGE GROVE, Minnesota. Credentials: OD.
How much does BRUCE BABCOCK, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRUCE BABCOCK, OD wrote 594 Medicare Part D claims totaling $44K in drug costs for 167 beneficiaries.
What is BRUCE BABCOCK, OD's Medicare quality score?
BRUCE BABCOCK, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.5331/100 (Quality: 81.7967, Cost: 63.3136). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRUCE BABCOCK, OD located?
BRUCE BABCOCK, OD is located at 8611 W POINT DOUGLAS RD S, COTTAGE GROVE, MN, 55016. Phone: (651) 458-1884.
What is BRUCE BABCOCK, OD's NPI number?
BRUCE BABCOCK, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073577417, issued on 04/13/2006.
Does BRUCE BABCOCK, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRUCE BABCOCK, OD's prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $32K 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 BRUCE BABCOCK, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRUCE BABCOCK, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRUCE BABCOCK, OD accept Medicare?
BRUCE BABCOCK, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 594 Part D claims and 167 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRUCE BABCOCK, OD's credentials?
BRUCE BABCOCK, OD's NPI is 1073577417 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.
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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