2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1780935007 O.D.
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DARREN HEINER, O.D.

Optometrist in CALDWELL, Idaho. 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
110
Medicare Part D claims · 44 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
55%
generic claims · 45% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$3.0K
15 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DARREN HEINER, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in CALDWELL, Idaho with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 110 claims across 44 beneficiaries — 45% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $3.0K across 15 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DARREN HEINER, O.D. filed 110 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CALDWELL, Idaho. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DARREN HEINER, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/26/2012

NPI 1780935007

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

110 57% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Optometrist share within Idaho

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

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).

DARREN HEINER, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in CALDWELL, Idaho, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1780935007. 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.

DARREN HEINER, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 4207 CLOCK TOWER AVE STE 102, CALDWELL, ID, 83607, with a listed phone of (208) 510-5150. NPI 1780935007 was issued on 09/26/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HEINER 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 110 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 44 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K 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.

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

4207 CLOCK TOWER AVE STE 102
CALDWELL, ID 83607

Provider Details

NPI 1780935007
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/26/2012

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 DARREN HEINER, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.0K

Largest payer

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

DARREN HEINER, O.D. — brand share 45.0%
Specialty average (est.)

45% brand-name claims vs 55% generic, on 110 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.

110
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
44
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
198
Total Day Supply
5,416
Brand vs Generic
45% brand / 55% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
68% female / 32% 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
Prednisolone Acetate
29
Latanoprost
25
Timolol Maleate
15

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

Optometrist Overview

How DARREN HEINER, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

DARREN HEINER, O.D.'s 110 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Idaho

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DARREN HEINER, O.D.'s specialty?
DARREN HEINER, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in CALDWELL, Idaho. Credentials: O.D..
How much does DARREN HEINER, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DARREN HEINER, O.D. wrote 110 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 44 beneficiaries.
Where is DARREN HEINER, O.D. located?
DARREN HEINER, O.D. is located at 4207 CLOCK TOWER AVE STE 102, CALDWELL, ID, 83607. Phone: (208) 510-5150.
What is DARREN HEINER, O.D.'s NPI number?
DARREN HEINER, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780935007, issued on 09/26/2012.
Does DARREN HEINER, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DARREN HEINER, O.D.'s prescribing is 45% brand-name and 55% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K 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 DARREN HEINER, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DARREN HEINER, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DARREN HEINER, O.D. accept Medicare?
DARREN HEINER, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 110 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 DARREN HEINER, O.D.'s credentials?
DARREN HEINER, O.D.'s NPI is 1780935007 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.

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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