2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1164427969 OD
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CHAD BELANGER, OD

Optometrist in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island. 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
251
Medicare Part D claims · 128 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
62.6438/100
▼ 20 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$236.25
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHAD BELANGER, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 251 claims across 128 beneficiaries — 25% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 62.6438/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $236.25 across 11 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHAD BELANGER, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 62.6438 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 251 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CHAD BELANGER, OD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/17/2005

NPI 1164427969

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

251 2% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

62.6438/100 20.456199999999995% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Rhode Island

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Rhode Island providers

Rhode Island providers

Optometrist share within Rhode Island

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHAD BELANGER, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
62.6438/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 62.6438/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 62.6438/100 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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CHAD BELANGER, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1164427969. 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.

CHAD BELANGER, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 780 N MAIN ST, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02904, with a listed phone of (401) 331-2020. NPI 1164427969 was issued on 06/17/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BELANGER 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 251 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 128 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $33K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% 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 62.6438/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 59.6763, Cost 29.2442), 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

780 N MAIN ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02904

Provider Details

NPI 1164427969
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/17/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

62.6438
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
59.6763
Quality
29.2442
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHAD BELANGER, 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.

AEG MASSACHUSETTS PROFESSIONAL PC
FALMOUTH, MA
AEG RHODE ISLAND PROFESSIONAL PC
PROVIDENCE, RI
COSTELLO EYE PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS PLLC
ONEIDA, NY

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 CHAD BELANGER, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$236

Largest payer

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, 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

CHAD BELANGER, OD — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 251 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.

251
Total Claims
$33K
Total Drug Cost
128
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
466
Total Day Supply
12,703
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$29K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
59% female / 41% 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
99
Timolol Maleate
28
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
27
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
14

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

Optometrist Overview

How CHAD BELANGER, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

CHAD BELANGER, OD's 251 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Rhode Island

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Rhode Island, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BELANGER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHAD BELANGER, OD's specialty?
CHAD BELANGER, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island. Credentials: OD.
How much does CHAD BELANGER, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHAD BELANGER, OD wrote 251 Medicare Part D claims totaling $33K in drug costs for 128 beneficiaries.
What is CHAD BELANGER, OD's Medicare quality score?
CHAD BELANGER, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 62.6438/100 (Quality: 59.6763, Cost: 29.2442). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHAD BELANGER, OD located?
CHAD BELANGER, OD is located at 780 N MAIN ST, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02904. Phone: (401) 331-2020.
What is CHAD BELANGER, OD's NPI number?
CHAD BELANGER, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164427969, issued on 06/17/2005.
Does CHAD BELANGER, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHAD BELANGER, OD's prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $29K 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 CHAD BELANGER, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHAD BELANGER, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHAD BELANGER, OD accept Medicare?
CHAD BELANGER, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 251 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 CHAD BELANGER, OD's credentials?
CHAD BELANGER, OD's NPI is 1164427969 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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