NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1396745550 O.D.
Verify on CMS → Dale Hoffmann, O.D.
Optometrist in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 61,426 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
43
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 279
Generic prescribing
53%
generic claims · 47% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Dale Hoffmann, O.D. filed 43 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Optometrist in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, prescribing 53% generic.
- 43
- Part D claims, 2024
- 53%
- generic prescribing
- ≥0th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Dale Hoffmann, O.D.
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1396745550), first enumerated 07/28/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 43 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1396745550 · Optometrist
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-TRACE · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1396745550
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-MEGA 61K Optometrist
- RX-TRACE 43
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,113 in Minnesota
- PHOTO-ENUM Landon Liska, OD · 2005
Dale Hoffmann, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
43 ≥ 0th percentile 0% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Dale Hoffmann, O.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
43 85% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1396745550 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Optometrist |
| Credentials | O.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/28/2005 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Dale Hoffmann, O.D. - brand share 47.0%
Optometrist average
47% brand-name claims vs 53% generic, on 43 2024 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 2024.
43
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 53.967
- Total Day Supply
- 1,278
- Brand vs Generic
- 47% brand / 53% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $447
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.90
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 18 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Optometrist Overview
How Dale Hoffmann, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.
61,426
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
279
Avg Claims per Provider
Dale Hoffmann, O.D.'s 43 claims are below the specialty average of 279.
Nationwide Optometrist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Hoffmann, both outside Minnesota so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Optometrist Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hoffmann.
One of 1,113 Optometrist providers enrolled in Minnesota, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Michael Ackermann
OD
Lake City, MN
Dr. Bradley Adams
O.D.
Brainerd, MN
Dr. Kristin Adams
OD
Minneapolis, MN
Dr. Anna Aho
OD
Annandale, MN
Dr. Kamran Ahrar
OD
Lakeville, MN
Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dale Hoffmann, O.D.'s specialty? ▼
Dale Hoffmann, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Credentials: O.D..
How much does Dale Hoffmann, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Dale Hoffmann, O.D. wrote 43 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
Where is Dale Hoffmann, O.D. located? ▼
Dale Hoffmann, O.D. is located at 1583 HIGHWAY 10 W, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501. Phone: (218) 847-7245.
What is Dale Hoffmann, O.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Dale Hoffmann, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396745550, issued on 07/28/2005.
Does Dale Hoffmann, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Dale Hoffmann, O.D.'s prescribing is 47% brand-name and 53% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 61,426 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 279 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Dale Hoffmann, O.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dale Hoffmann, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Dale Hoffmann, O.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Dale Hoffmann, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 43 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Dale Hoffmann, O.D.'s credentials? ▼
Dale Hoffmann, O.D.'s NPI is 1396745550 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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