2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1801827266 O.D.
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CHRISTOPHER KELLY, O.D.

Optometrist in THIEF RIVER FALLS, 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
971
Medicare Part D claims · 225 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
65%
generic claims · 35% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
78.8664/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER KELLY, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.8664/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 971 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

78.8664/100
MIPS score · -4 vs avg
971
Part D claims, 2023
65%
generic prescribing

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.

CHRISTOPHER KELLY, 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

79 27th percentile higher than 27% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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 CHRISTOPHER KELLY, O.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/05/2006

NPI 1801827266

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

971 278% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

78.8664/100 4.233599999999996% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Optometrist share within Minnesota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.8664/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 78.8664/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%78.9%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 78.8664/100 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 KELLY, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 1720 HIGHWAY 59 S, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN, 56701, with a listed phone of (218) 681-4747. NPI 1801827266 was issued on 07/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KELLY 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 971 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 225 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $167K in drug spend, split 35% brand-name and 65% 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 78.8664/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 96.4526, Cost 29.7883), 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

1720 HIGHWAY 59 S
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 56701

Provider Details

NPI 1801827266
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/05/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

78.8664
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
96.4526
Quality
29.7883
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER KELLY, 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.

SANFORD HEALTH NETWORK NORTH
THIEF RIVER FALLS, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

CHRISTOPHER KELLY, O.D. — brand share 35.0%
Specialty average (est.)

35% brand-name claims vs 65% generic, on 971 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.

971
Total Claims
$167K
Total Drug Cost
225
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,759
Total Day Supply
49,640
Brand vs Generic
35% brand / 65% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$139K
Generic Drug Cost
$28K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 94, 75-84: 68, 85+: 45

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTOPHER KELLY, 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
255
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
127
Restasis
Cyclosporine
90
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
66
Timolol Maleate
62
Prednisolone Acetate
59
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
48
Dorzolamide Hcl
32
Brimonidine Tartrate
31
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
27

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

Optometrist Overview

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

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

CHRISTOPHER KELLY, O.D.'s 971 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER KELLY, O.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER KELLY, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota. Credentials: O.D..
How much does CHRISTOPHER KELLY, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER KELLY, O.D. wrote 971 Medicare Part D claims totaling $167K in drug costs for 225 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER KELLY, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER KELLY, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.8664/100 (Quality: 96.4526, Cost: 29.7883). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER KELLY, O.D. located?
CHRISTOPHER KELLY, O.D. is located at 1720 HIGHWAY 59 S, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN, 56701. Phone: (218) 681-4747.
What is CHRISTOPHER KELLY, O.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER KELLY, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801827266, issued on 07/05/2006.
Does CHRISTOPHER KELLY, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER KELLY, O.D.'s prescribing is 35% brand-name and 65% generic drugs by claim count, with $139K 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 KELLY, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER KELLY, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER KELLY, O.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER KELLY, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 971 Part D claims and 225 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER KELLY, O.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER KELLY, O.D.'s NPI is 1801827266 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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