2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1396855979 O.D.
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DAVID FELBER, O.D.

Optometrist in GULF SHORES, Alabama. 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
353
Medicare Part D claims · 143 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$87.48
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DAVID FELBER, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 353 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

0/100
MIPS score · -83 vs avg
353
Part D claims, 2023
70%
generic prescribing
$87.48
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.

DAVID FELBER, O.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 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

What does the federal data show about DAVID FELBER, O.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/30/2006

NPI 1396855979

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

353 37% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Optometrist share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAVID FELBER, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 0/100 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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DAVID FELBER, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 261 CLUBHOUSE DR, GULF SHORES, AL, 36542, with a listed phone of (251) 968-2020. NPI 1396855979 was issued on 08/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FELBER 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 353 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 143 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $36K in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% 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 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), 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

261 CLUBHOUSE DR
GULF SHORES, AL 36542

Provider Details

NPI 1396855979
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/30/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

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 DAVID FELBER, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$87

Largest payer

Bausch & Lomb Americas 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

DAVID FELBER, O.D. — brand share 30.0%
Specialty average (est.)

30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 353 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.

353
Total Claims
$36K
Total Drug Cost
143
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
531
Total Day Supply
14,281
Brand vs Generic
30% brand / 70% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$27K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.97
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DAVID FELBER, 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
123
Timolol Maleate
68
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
57
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
19
Ofloxacin
17
Restasis
Cyclosporine
16
Prednisolone Acetate
15

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

Optometrist Overview

How DAVID FELBER, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

DAVID FELBER, O.D.'s 353 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID FELBER, O.D.'s specialty?
DAVID FELBER, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in GULF SHORES, Alabama. Credentials: O.D..
How much does DAVID FELBER, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID FELBER, O.D. wrote 353 Medicare Part D claims totaling $36K in drug costs for 143 beneficiaries.
What is DAVID FELBER, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
DAVID FELBER, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAVID FELBER, O.D. located?
DAVID FELBER, O.D. is located at 261 CLUBHOUSE DR, GULF SHORES, AL, 36542. Phone: (251) 968-2020.
What is DAVID FELBER, O.D.'s NPI number?
DAVID FELBER, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396855979, issued on 08/30/2006.
Does DAVID FELBER, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID FELBER, O.D.'s prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $27K 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 DAVID FELBER, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID FELBER, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Tobramycin-Dexamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID FELBER, O.D. accept Medicare?
DAVID FELBER, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 353 Part D claims and 143 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID FELBER, O.D.'s credentials?
DAVID FELBER, O.D.'s NPI is 1396855979 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.
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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