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CHAD BURTON, O.D.

Optometrist in WALLA WALLA, Washington. 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
168
Medicare Part D claims · 38 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
50.0694/100
▼ 33 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$65.73
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHAD BURTON, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 50.0694/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 168 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

50.0694/100
MIPS score · -33 vs avg
168
Part D claims, 2023
68%
generic prescribing
$65.73
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.

CHAD BURTON, 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

50 4th percentile higher than 4% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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 CHAD BURTON, O.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/30/2005

NPI 1942297445

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

168 35% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

50.0694/100 33.03059999999999% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Optometrist share within Washington

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
50.0694/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 50.0694/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%50.1%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 50.0694/100 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 BURTON, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in WALLA WALLA, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1942297445. 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 BURTON, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 22 W MAIN ST, WALLA WALLA, WA, 99362, with a listed phone of (509) 529-2020. NPI 1942297445 was issued on 09/30/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BURTON 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 168 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 38 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% 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 50.0694/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 63.7625), 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

22 W MAIN ST
WALLA WALLA, WA 99362

Provider Details

NPI 1942297445
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/30/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

50.0694
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
63.7625
Quality
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHAD BURTON, 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.

OPTOMETRIC CARE OF OREGON
MEDFORD, OR
VALLEY VISION CLINIC PS
WALLA WALLA, WA

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 BURTON, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$66

Largest payer

LIGHTFORCE ORTHODONTICS, 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.

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CHAD BURTON, O.D.. To verify CHAD BURTON, O.D.'s current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

CHAD BURTON, O.D. — brand share 32.0%
Specialty average (est.)

32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 168 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.

168
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
38
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
224
Total Day Supply
5,901
Brand vs Generic
32% brand / 68% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
58% female / 42% 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
93
Timolol Maleate
25
Brimonidine Tartrate
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How CHAD BURTON, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

CHAD BURTON, O.D.'s 168 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Washington

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHAD BURTON, O.D.'s specialty?
CHAD BURTON, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in WALLA WALLA, Washington. Credentials: O.D..
How much does CHAD BURTON, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHAD BURTON, O.D. wrote 168 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 38 beneficiaries.
What is CHAD BURTON, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CHAD BURTON, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 50.0694/100 (Quality: 63.7625). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHAD BURTON, O.D. located?
CHAD BURTON, O.D. is located at 22 W MAIN ST, WALLA WALLA, WA, 99362. Phone: (509) 529-2020.
What is CHAD BURTON, O.D.'s NPI number?
CHAD BURTON, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942297445, issued on 09/30/2005.
Does CHAD BURTON, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHAD BURTON, O.D.'s prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K 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 BURTON, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHAD BURTON, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHAD BURTON, O.D. accept Medicare?
CHAD BURTON, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 168 Part D claims and 38 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHAD BURTON, O.D.'s credentials?
CHAD BURTON, O.D.'s NPI is 1942297445 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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