2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1790859528 O.D.
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CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, O.D.

Optometrist in JUNEAU, Alaska. 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
63
Medicare Part D claims · 31 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
49%
generic claims · 51% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.4642/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.4642/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 63 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

84.4642/100
MIPS score · +1 vs avg
63
Part D claims, 2023
49%
generic prescribing

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CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, 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

84 45th percentile higher than 45% 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 WALLACE, O.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/20/2006

NPI 1790859528

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

63 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

84.4642/100 1.364200000000011% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alaska

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Alaska providers

Alaska providers

Optometrist share within Alaska

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
84.4642/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 84.4642/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%84.5%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 84.4642/100 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 WALLACE, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in JUNEAU, Alaska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1790859528. 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 WALLACE, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 8745 GLACIER HWY, JUNEAU, AK, 99801, with a listed phone of (907) 796-3937. NPI 1790859528 was issued on 11/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WALLACE 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 63 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 31 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 51% brand-name and 49% 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 84.4642/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 99.0806, Cost 49.44), 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

8745 GLACIER HWY
JUNEAU, AK 99801

Provider Details

NPI 1790859528
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/20/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

84.4642
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
99.0806
Quality
49.44
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, O.D. — brand share 51.0%
Specialty average (est.)

51% brand-name claims vs 49% generic, on 63 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.

63
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
31
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
108
Total Day Supply
2,970
Brand vs Generic
51% brand / 49% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$636

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: 12, 85+: N/A

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
24

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

Optometrist Overview

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

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

CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, O.D.'s 63 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Alaska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, O.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in JUNEAU, Alaska. Credentials: O.D..
How much does CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, O.D. wrote 63 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 31 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.4642/100 (Quality: 99.0806, Cost: 49.44). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, O.D. located?
CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, O.D. is located at 8745 GLACIER HWY, JUNEAU, AK, 99801. Phone: (907) 796-3937.
What is CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, O.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790859528, issued on 11/20/2006.
Does CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, O.D.'s prescribing is 51% brand-name and 49% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K 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 WALLACE, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, O.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 63 Part D claims and 31 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, O.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, O.D.'s NPI is 1790859528 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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