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CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, O.D.

Optometrist in SIOUX CITY, Iowa. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 471 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
67%
generic claims · 33% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
86.1064/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$543.35
36 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.1064/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,903 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

86.1064/100
MIPS score · +3 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
67%
generic prescribing
$543.35
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, 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

86 Top 48% higher than 52% 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 CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, O.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/23/2011

NPI 1053607515

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,903 1030% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

86.1064/100 3.0063999999999993% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Optometrist share within Iowa

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
86.1064/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 86.1064/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%86.1%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 86.1064/100 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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CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 4405 HAMILTON BLVD, SIOUX CITY, IA, 51104, with a listed phone of (712) 239-3937. NPI 1053607515 was issued on 06/23/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DIEHL 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 2,903 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 471 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $356K in drug spend, split 33% brand-name and 67% 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 86.1064/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 53.688), 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

4405 HAMILTON BLVD
SIOUX CITY, IA 51104

Provider Details

NPI 1053607515
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/23/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

86.1064
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
53.688
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, 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.

JONES EYE CENTER PC
SIOUX CITY, IA

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 CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$543

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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

CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, O.D. — brand share 33.0%
Specialty average (est.)

33% brand-name claims vs 67% generic, on 2,903 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.

2,903
Total Claims
$356K
Total Drug Cost
471
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,806
Total Day Supply
136,985
Brand vs Generic
33% brand / 67% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$310K
Generic Drug Cost
$46K
Antibiotic Claims
47

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 190, 75-84: 158, 85+: 111

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, O.D. 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
833
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
365
Timolol Maleate
304
Brimonidine Tartrate
223
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
220
Dorzolamide Hcl
132
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
93
Rhopressa
Netarsudil Mesylate
62
Vyzulta
Latanoprostene Bunod
51
Simbrinza
Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart
50

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

Optometrist Overview

How CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, O.D.'s 2,903 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, O.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in SIOUX CITY, Iowa. Credentials: O.D..
How much does CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, O.D. wrote 2,903 Medicare Part D claims totaling $356K in drug costs for 471 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.1064/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 53.688). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, O.D. located?
CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, O.D. is located at 4405 HAMILTON BLVD, SIOUX CITY, IA, 51104. Phone: (712) 239-3937.
What is CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, O.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053607515, issued on 06/23/2011.
Does CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, O.D.'s prescribing is 33% brand-name and 67% generic drugs by claim count, with $310K 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 CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, O.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,903 Part D claims and 471 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, O.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, O.D.'s NPI is 1053607515 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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