2026 NPPES data Vision Therapy Optometrist NPI 1538279575 O.D.
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CHRISTIE RUSSELL-VILLNOW, O.D.

Vision Therapy Optometrist in SAINT JOSEPH, 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
91
Medicare Part D claims · 39 beneficiaries · Vision Therapy Optometrist avg: 209
Generic prescribing
52%
generic claims · 48% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$72.34
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHRISTIE RUSSELL-VILLNOW, O.D. filed 91 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Vision Therapy Optometrist in SAINT JOSEPH, Minnesota, prescribing 52% generic.

91
Part D claims, 2023
52%
generic prescribing
$72.34
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.

CHRISTIE RUSSELL-VILLNOW, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

91 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about CHRISTIE RUSSELL-VILLNOW, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/30/2006

NPI 1538279575

Primary specialty

Vision Therapy Optometrist

Rare

369 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

91 56% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 209

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Vision Therapy Optometrist compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Vision Therapy Optometrist share within Minnesota

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Vision Therapy 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).

CHRISTIE RUSSELL-VILLNOW, O.D. is a Vision Therapy Optometrist provider practicing in SAINT JOSEPH, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1538279575. 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.

CHRISTIE RUSSELL-VILLNOW, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vision Therapy Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 15 E MINNESOTA ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MN, 56374, with a listed phone of (320) 433-4326. NPI 1538279575 was issued on 08/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RUSSELL-VILLNOW 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 91 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 39 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $55K in drug spend, split 48% brand-name and 52% 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.

Vision Therapy Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 369 enrolled providers across 42 states and an average of 209 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

15 E MINNESOTA ST
SAINT JOSEPH, MN 56374

Provider Details

NPI 1538279575
Specialty Vision Therapy Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/30/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTIE RUSSELL-VILLNOW, 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.

EAGAN EYE CLINIC LLC
SAINT CLOUD, 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).

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 CHRISTIE RUSSELL-VILLNOW, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$72

Largest payer

CooperVision 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

CHRISTIE RUSSELL-VILLNOW, O.D. — brand share 48.0%
Specialty average (est.)

48% brand-name claims vs 52% generic, on 91 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.

91
Total Claims
$55K
Total Drug Cost
39
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
176
Total Day Supply
5,047
Brand vs Generic
48% brand / 52% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$53K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19

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
26
Restasis
Cyclosporine
23

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

Vision Therapy Optometrist Overview

How CHRISTIE RUSSELL-VILLNOW, O.D. fits within the Vision Therapy Optometrist landscape nationally.

369
Vision Therapy Optometrist Providers in US
42
States with Vision Therapy Optometrist
209
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTIE RUSSELL-VILLNOW, O.D.'s 91 claims are below the specialty average of 209.

Nearby Vision Therapy Optometrist Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTIE RUSSELL-VILLNOW, O.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTIE RUSSELL-VILLNOW, O.D. specializes in Vision Therapy Optometrist and practices in SAINT JOSEPH, Minnesota. Credentials: O.D..
How much does CHRISTIE RUSSELL-VILLNOW, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTIE RUSSELL-VILLNOW, O.D. wrote 91 Medicare Part D claims totaling $55K in drug costs for 39 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTIE RUSSELL-VILLNOW, O.D. located?
CHRISTIE RUSSELL-VILLNOW, O.D. is located at 15 E MINNESOTA ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MN, 56374. Phone: (320) 433-4326.
What is CHRISTIE RUSSELL-VILLNOW, O.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTIE RUSSELL-VILLNOW, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538279575, issued on 08/30/2006.
Does CHRISTIE RUSSELL-VILLNOW, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTIE RUSSELL-VILLNOW, O.D.'s prescribing is 48% brand-name and 52% generic drugs by claim count, with $53K in brand drug costs.
How many Vision Therapy Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 369 Vision Therapy Optometrist providers across 42 states in the US. The average Vision Therapy Optometrist provider writes 209 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTIE RUSSELL-VILLNOW, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTIE RUSSELL-VILLNOW, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTIE RUSSELL-VILLNOW, O.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTIE RUSSELL-VILLNOW, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 91 Part D claims and 39 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTIE RUSSELL-VILLNOW, O.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTIE RUSSELL-VILLNOW, O.D.'s NPI is 1538279575 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.
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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