2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1811044506 O.D.
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CYNTHIA LUCAS, O.D.

Optometrist in BALLWIN, Missouri. 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
143
Medicare Part D claims · 44 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
59%
generic claims · 41% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CYNTHIA LUCAS, O.D. filed 143 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in BALLWIN, Missouri, prescribing 59% generic.

143
Part D claims, 2023
59%
generic prescribing

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CYNTHIA LUCAS, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

143 35th percentile higher than 35% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about CYNTHIA LUCAS, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/04/2007

NPI 1811044506

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

143 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Optometrist share within Missouri

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

CYNTHIA LUCAS, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 118 RAMSEY LN, BALLWIN, MO, 63021, with a listed phone of (636) 227-5524. NPI 1811044506 was issued on 01/04/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LUCAS 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 143 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 44 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $28K in drug spend, split 41% brand-name and 59% 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.

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

118 RAMSEY LN
BALLWIN, MO 63021

Provider Details

NPI 1811044506
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/04/2007

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

CYNTHIA LUCAS, O.D. — brand share 41.0%
Specialty average (est.)

41% brand-name claims vs 59% generic, on 143 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.

143
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
44
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
234
Total Day Supply
6,531
Brand vs Generic
41% brand / 59% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$26K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
18

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.06
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CYNTHIA LUCAS, 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
43
Doxycycline Hyclate
17
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
14
Timolol Maleate
14
Restasis
Cyclosporine
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How CYNTHIA LUCAS, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

CYNTHIA LUCAS, O.D.'s 143 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Missouri

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CYNTHIA LUCAS, O.D.'s specialty?
CYNTHIA LUCAS, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in BALLWIN, Missouri. Credentials: O.D..
How much does CYNTHIA LUCAS, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CYNTHIA LUCAS, O.D. wrote 143 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 44 beneficiaries.
Where is CYNTHIA LUCAS, O.D. located?
CYNTHIA LUCAS, O.D. is located at 118 RAMSEY LN, BALLWIN, MO, 63021. Phone: (636) 227-5524.
What is CYNTHIA LUCAS, O.D.'s NPI number?
CYNTHIA LUCAS, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811044506, issued on 01/04/2007.
Does CYNTHIA LUCAS, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CYNTHIA LUCAS, O.D.'s prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $26K 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 CYNTHIA LUCAS, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CYNTHIA LUCAS, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Doxycycline Hyclate, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CYNTHIA LUCAS, O.D. accept Medicare?
CYNTHIA LUCAS, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 143 Part D claims and 44 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CYNTHIA LUCAS, O.D.'s credentials?
CYNTHIA LUCAS, O.D.'s NPI is 1811044506 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.

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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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