2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1265988810 OD
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CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, OD

Optometrist in EMMETT, Idaho. 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
328
Medicare Part D claims · 109 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
46%
generic claims · 54% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
68.3909/100
▼ 15 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$143.18
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in EMMETT, Idaho with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 328 claims across 109 beneficiaries — 54% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 68.3909/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $143.18 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 68.3909/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 328 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

68.3909/100
MIPS score · -15 vs avg
328
Part D claims, 2023
46%
generic prescribing
$143.18
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, OD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

68 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 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

CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, OD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/01/2016

NPI 1265988810

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

328 28% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

68.3909/100 14.709099999999992% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Optometrist share within Idaho

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
68.3909/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 68.3909/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%68.4%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 68.3909/100 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 KIMBALL, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in EMMETT, Idaho, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1265988810. 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.

CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 316 S WASHINGTON AVE, EMMETT, ID, 83617, with a listed phone of (208) 369-4883. NPI 1265988810 was issued on 09/01/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KIMBALL 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 328 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 109 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $20K in drug spend, split 54% brand-name and 46% 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 68.3909/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 36.7818), 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

316 S WASHINGTON AVE
EMMETT, ID 83617

Provider Details

NPI 1265988810
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/01/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

68.3909
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
36.7818
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

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 KIMBALL, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$143

Largest payer

Sight Sciences, 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

CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, OD — brand share 54.0%
Specialty average (est.)

54% brand-name claims vs 46% generic, on 328 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.

328
Total Claims
$20K
Total Drug Cost
109
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
593
Total Day Supply
16,657
Brand vs Generic
54% brand / 46% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$17K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.95
Gender Split
61% female / 39% 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
160
Timolol Maleate
49
Prednisolone Acetate
25
Brimonidine Tartrate
18
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
13

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

Optometrist Overview

How CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, OD's 328 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Idaho

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, OD's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in EMMETT, Idaho. Credentials: OD.
How much does CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, OD wrote 328 Medicare Part D claims totaling $20K in drug costs for 109 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, OD's Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 68.3909/100 (Quality: 36.7818). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, OD located?
CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, OD is located at 316 S WASHINGTON AVE, EMMETT, ID, 83617. Phone: (208) 369-4883.
What is CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, OD's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265988810, issued on 09/01/2016.
Does CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, OD's prescribing is 54% brand-name and 46% generic drugs by claim count, with $17K 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 KIMBALL, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, OD accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 328 Part D claims and 109 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, OD's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, OD's NPI is 1265988810 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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