2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1669544300 OD
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CHARLES LAFRENIERE, OD

Optometrist in SOMERSWORTH, New Hampshire. 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
355
Medicare Part D claims · 90 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 37% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$120.95
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHARLES LAFRENIERE, OD filed 355 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in SOMERSWORTH, New Hampshire, prescribing 63% generic.

355
Part D claims, 2023
63%
generic prescribing
$120.95
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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CHARLES LAFRENIERE, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

355 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about CHARLES LAFRENIERE, OD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/15/2006

NPI 1669544300

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

355 38% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in New Hampshire

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among New Hampshire providers

New Hampshire providers

Optometrist share within New Hampshire

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Optometrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Optometrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CHARLES LAFRENIERE, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 390 HIGH ST, SOMERSWORTH, NH, 03878, with a listed phone of (603) 692-3020. NPI 1669544300 was issued on 11/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LAFRENIERE 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 355 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 90 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $40K in drug spend, split 37% brand-name and 63% 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.

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

390 HIGH ST
SOMERSWORTH, NH 03878

Provider Details

NPI 1669544300
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/15/2006

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 CHARLES LAFRENIERE, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$121

Largest payer

BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS 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

CHARLES LAFRENIERE, OD — brand share 37.0%
Specialty average (est.)

37% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 355 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.

355
Total Claims
$40K
Total Drug Cost
90
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
605
Total Day Supply
16,594
Brand vs Generic
37% brand / 63% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$35K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.79
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHARLES LAFRENIERE, OD 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
171
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
26
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
22
Prednisolone Acetate
21
Timolol Maleate
21
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
16
Brimonidine Tartrate
12
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How CHARLES LAFRENIERE, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

CHARLES LAFRENIERE, OD's 355 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in New Hampshire

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Hampshire, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LAFRENIERE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHARLES LAFRENIERE, OD's specialty?
CHARLES LAFRENIERE, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in SOMERSWORTH, New Hampshire. Credentials: OD.
How much does CHARLES LAFRENIERE, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHARLES LAFRENIERE, OD wrote 355 Medicare Part D claims totaling $40K in drug costs for 90 beneficiaries.
Where is CHARLES LAFRENIERE, OD located?
CHARLES LAFRENIERE, OD is located at 390 HIGH ST, SOMERSWORTH, NH, 03878. Phone: (603) 692-3020.
What is CHARLES LAFRENIERE, OD's NPI number?
CHARLES LAFRENIERE, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669544300, issued on 11/15/2006.
Does CHARLES LAFRENIERE, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHARLES LAFRENIERE, OD's prescribing is 37% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $35K 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 CHARLES LAFRENIERE, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHARLES LAFRENIERE, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Tobramycin-Dexamethasone, Combigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHARLES LAFRENIERE, OD accept Medicare?
CHARLES LAFRENIERE, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 355 Part D claims and 90 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHARLES LAFRENIERE, OD's credentials?
CHARLES LAFRENIERE, OD's NPI is 1669544300 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.
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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