2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1700015609 OD
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DANIEL BELAJIC, OD

Optometrist in COLFAX, California. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 329 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
55%
generic claims · 45% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
25.8333/100
▼ 57 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$195.85
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DANIEL BELAJIC, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in COLFAX, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 329 beneficiaries — 45% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 25.8333/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $195.85 across 10 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

DANIEL BELAJIC, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 25.8333/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,145 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

25.8333/100
MIPS score · -57 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
55%
generic prescribing
$195.85
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.

DANIEL BELAJIC, OD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

26 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 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

DANIEL BELAJIC, OD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/13/2009

NPI 1700015609

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,145 346% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

25.8333/100 57.26669999999999% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Optometrist share within California

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DANIEL BELAJIC, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
25.8333/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 25.8333/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%25.8%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 25.8333/100 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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DANIEL BELAJIC, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in COLFAX, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1700015609. 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.

DANIEL BELAJIC, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 333 S AUBURN ST STE 1, COLFAX, CA, 95713, with a listed phone of (530) 885-6241. NPI 1700015609 was issued on 07/13/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BELAJIC 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 1,145 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 329 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $195K in drug spend, split 45% brand-name and 55% 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 25.8333/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 51.6667), 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

333 S AUBURN ST STE 1
COLFAX, CA 95713

Provider Details

NPI 1700015609
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/13/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

25.8333
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
51.6667
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DANIEL BELAJIC, 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.

AUBURN EYE CARE ASSOCIATES
AUBURN, CA

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 DANIEL BELAJIC, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$196

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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 — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DANIEL BELAJIC, OD. To verify DANIEL BELAJIC, OD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

DANIEL BELAJIC, OD — brand share 45.0%
Specialty average (est.)

45% brand-name claims vs 55% generic, on 1,145 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.

1,145
Total Claims
$195K
Total Drug Cost
329
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,936
Total Day Supply
54,564
Brand vs Generic
45% brand / 55% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$164K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K
Antibiotic Claims
29

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.01
Gender Split
64% female / 36% 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
471
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
133
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
68
Restasis
Cyclosporine
50
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
47
Vyzulta
Latanoprostene Bunod
34
Brimonidine Tartrate
33
Travoprost
30
Prednisolone Acetate
29
Rocklatan
Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost
28

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

Optometrist Overview

How DANIEL BELAJIC, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

DANIEL BELAJIC, OD's 1,145 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DANIEL BELAJIC, OD's specialty?
DANIEL BELAJIC, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in COLFAX, California. Credentials: OD.
How much does DANIEL BELAJIC, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DANIEL BELAJIC, OD wrote 1,145 Medicare Part D claims totaling $195K in drug costs for 329 beneficiaries.
What is DANIEL BELAJIC, OD's Medicare quality score?
DANIEL BELAJIC, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 25.8333/100 (Quality: 51.6667). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DANIEL BELAJIC, OD located?
DANIEL BELAJIC, OD is located at 333 S AUBURN ST STE 1, COLFAX, CA, 95713. Phone: (530) 885-6241.
What is DANIEL BELAJIC, OD's NPI number?
DANIEL BELAJIC, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700015609, issued on 07/13/2009.
Does DANIEL BELAJIC, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DANIEL BELAJIC, OD's prescribing is 45% brand-name and 55% generic drugs by claim count, with $164K 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 DANIEL BELAJIC, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DANIEL BELAJIC, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DANIEL BELAJIC, OD accept Medicare?
DANIEL BELAJIC, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,145 Part D claims and 329 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DANIEL BELAJIC, OD's credentials?
DANIEL BELAJIC, OD's NPI is 1700015609 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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