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Cynthia Wasser, OD

Optometrist in Austin, Texas. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 60,463 in Optometrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration — see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
280
Medicare Part D claims · 126 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
46%
generic claims · 54% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.2/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$135.98
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Cynthia Wasser, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.2/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 280 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

84.2/100
MIPS score · +1 vs avg
280
Part D claims, 2023
46%
generic prescribing
$135.98
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

Cynthia Wasser, OD'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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Cynthia Wasser, OD sits

This provider among optometrist peers

Across the 6,527 optometrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Cynthia Wasser, OD writes more Part D claims than 42% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 46% — placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100024.949.974.899.8Part D claim volume — percentile in specialtyMIPS quality — percentilePart D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality — percentile: 48Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality — percentile: 57Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality — percentile: 80Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality — percentile: 12Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality — percentile: 83Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality — percentile: 67Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality — percentile: 53Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality — percentile: 72Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality — percentile: 52Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality — 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volume — percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality — percentile: 47Cynthia Wasser, OD — Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality — percentile: 46
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one optometrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Cynthia Wasser, OD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

What does the federal data show about Cynthia Wasser, OD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/16/2006

NPI 1558467407

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

280 9% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

84.2/100 1.1 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Largest specialties in Texas (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician — 5.6%Behavior Technician5.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 5.1%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5.1%Family Nurse Practitioner — 4.5%Family Nurse Practitioner4.5%Professional Counselor — 4.4%Professional Counselor4.4%Pharmacist — 4.4%Pharmacist4.4%Speech-Language Pathologist — 3.9%Speech-Language Pathologist3.9%Optometrist — 1.1%Optometrist1.1%
Largest specialties in Texas (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Cynthia Wasser, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
84.2/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 84.2/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%84.2%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 84.2/100 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.

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 Wasser, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 12221 N MOPAC EXPY, Austin, TX, 78758, with a listed phone of (512) 901-4014. NPI 1558467407 was issued on 09/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Wasser 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 280 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 126 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $47K 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 84.2/100 for the 2023 performance year, 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

12221 N MOPAC EXPY
Austin, TX 78758

Provider Details

NPI 1558467407
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/16/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

84.2486
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
68.4971
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Cynthia Wasser, OD 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.

Jon F Dietlein, M.D., P.A.
Georgetown, TX
The Austin Diagnostic Clinic PLLC
Austin, TX

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 Cynthia Wasser, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$136

Largest payer

BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS 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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Cynthia Wasser, OD. To verify Cynthia Wasser, OD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

Cynthia Wasser, OD — brand share 54.0%
Optometrist average

54% brand-name claims vs 46% generic, on 280 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.

280
Total Claims
$47K
Total Drug Cost
126
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
496
Total Day Supply
13,262
Brand vs Generic
54% brand / 46% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$43K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.01
Gender Split
60% female / 40% 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 Wasser, OD 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
123
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
26
Restasis
Cyclosporine
21
Brimonidine Tartrate
15
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
15
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
14

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

Optometrist Overview

How Cynthia Wasser, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

Cynthia Wasser, OD's 280 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Texas

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cynthia Wasser, OD's specialty?
Cynthia Wasser, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in Austin, Texas. Credentials: OD.
How much does Cynthia Wasser, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Cynthia Wasser, OD wrote 280 Medicare Part D claims totaling $47K in drug costs for 126 beneficiaries.
What is Cynthia Wasser, OD's Medicare quality score?
Cynthia Wasser, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.2/100, Cost: 68.5. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Cynthia Wasser, OD located?
Cynthia Wasser, OD is located at 12221 N MOPAC EXPY, Austin, TX, 78758. Phone: (512) 901-4014.
What is Cynthia Wasser, OD's NPI number?
Cynthia Wasser, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558467407, issued on 09/16/2006.
Does Cynthia Wasser, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Cynthia Wasser, OD's prescribing is 54% brand-name and 46% generic drugs by claim count, with $43K 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 Wasser, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Cynthia Wasser, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Cynthia Wasser, OD accept Medicare?
Cynthia Wasser, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 280 Part D claims and 126 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Cynthia Wasser, OD's credentials?
Cynthia Wasser, OD's NPI is 1558467407 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

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