2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1578172284 OD
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CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, OD

Optometrist in JAY, Oklahoma. 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
369
Medicare Part D claims · 58 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
37%
generic claims · 63% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
85.8356/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$188.62
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.8356/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 369 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

85.8356/100
MIPS score · +3 vs avg
369
Part D claims, 2023
37%
generic prescribing
$188.62
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.

CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, OD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

86 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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 CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, OD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/28/2020

NPI 1578172284

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

369 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

85.8356/100 2.735600000000005% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Oklahoma

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Oklahoma providers

Oklahoma providers

Optometrist share within Oklahoma

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.8356/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 85.8356/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 85.8356/100 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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CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in JAY, Oklahoma, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1578172284. 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.

CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 859 E MELTON DR, JAY, OK, 74346, with a listed phone of (918) 253-1700. NPI 1578172284 was issued on 07/28/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUSSEY 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 369 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 58 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $67K in drug spend, split 63% brand-name and 37% 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 85.8356/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90.7464, Cost 51.9578), 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

859 E MELTON DR
JAY, OK 74346

Provider Details

NPI 1578172284
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/28/2020

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

85.8356
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90.7464
Quality
51.9578
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, 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.

CREEK NATION HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
TULSA, OK

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 CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$189

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, OD — brand share 63.0%
Specialty average (est.)

63% brand-name claims vs 37% generic, on 369 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.

369
Total Claims
$67K
Total Drug Cost
58
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
372
Total Day Supply
9,799
Brand vs Generic
63% brand / 37% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$65K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.59
Gender Split
48% female / 52% 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
97
Brimonidine Tartrate
70
Restasis
Cyclosporine
68
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
31
Prednisolone Acetate
19
Fluorometholone
15
Travoprost
13
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
13
Travatan Z
Travoprost
12
Ketorolac Tromethamine
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, OD's 369 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Oklahoma

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, OD's specialty?
CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in JAY, Oklahoma. Credentials: OD.
How much does CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, OD wrote 369 Medicare Part D claims totaling $67K in drug costs for 58 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, OD's Medicare quality score?
CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.8356/100 (Quality: 90.7464, Cost: 51.9578). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, OD located?
CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, OD is located at 859 E MELTON DR, JAY, OK, 74346. Phone: (918) 253-1700.
What is CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, OD's NPI number?
CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578172284, issued on 07/28/2020.
Does CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, OD's prescribing is 63% brand-name and 37% generic drugs by claim count, with $65K 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 CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Brimonidine Tartrate, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, OD accept Medicare?
CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 369 Part D claims and 58 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, OD's credentials?
CHRISTIAN BUSSEY, OD's NPI is 1578172284 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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