2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1730168923 O.D.
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DELLA SIMMONS, O.D.

Optometrist in ALBERT LEA, Minnesota. 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
947
Medicare Part D claims · 212 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$19.9
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DELLA SIMMONS, O.D. filed 947 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in ALBERT LEA, Minnesota, prescribing 80% generic.

947
Part D claims, 2023
80%
generic prescribing
$19.9
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.

DELLA SIMMONS, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

947 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about DELLA SIMMONS, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/16/2006

NPI 1730168923

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

947 268% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Optometrist share within Minnesota

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

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).

DELLA SIMMONS, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 404 W FOUNTAIN ST, ALBERT LEA, MN, 56007, with a listed phone of (507) 373-2384. NPI 1730168923 was issued on 01/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SIMMONS 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 947 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 212 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $71K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% 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

404 W FOUNTAIN ST
ALBERT LEA, MN 56007

Provider Details

NPI 1730168923
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/16/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DELLA SIMMONS, O.D. 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.

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA REGION
ALBERT LEA, MN

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 DELLA SIMMONS, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$20

Largest payer

CooperVision 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 · Typical

DELLA SIMMONS, O.D. — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 947 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.

947
Total Claims
$71K
Total Drug Cost
212
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,617
Total Day Supply
45,847
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$49K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 72, 75-84: 67, 85+: 61

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DELLA SIMMONS, 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
430
Timolol Maleate
105
Dorzolamide Hcl
76
Brimonidine Tartrate
61
Restasis
Cyclosporine
42
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
41
Prednisolone Acetate
29
Pilocarpine Hcl
28
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
22
Fluorometholone
15

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

Optometrist Overview

How DELLA SIMMONS, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

DELLA SIMMONS, O.D.'s 947 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DELLA SIMMONS, O.D.'s specialty?
DELLA SIMMONS, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in ALBERT LEA, Minnesota. Credentials: O.D..
How much does DELLA SIMMONS, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DELLA SIMMONS, O.D. wrote 947 Medicare Part D claims totaling $71K in drug costs for 212 beneficiaries.
Where is DELLA SIMMONS, O.D. located?
DELLA SIMMONS, O.D. is located at 404 W FOUNTAIN ST, ALBERT LEA, MN, 56007. Phone: (507) 373-2384.
What is DELLA SIMMONS, O.D.'s NPI number?
DELLA SIMMONS, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730168923, issued on 01/16/2006.
Does DELLA SIMMONS, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DELLA SIMMONS, O.D.'s prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $49K 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 DELLA SIMMONS, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DELLA SIMMONS, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Dorzolamide Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DELLA SIMMONS, O.D. accept Medicare?
DELLA SIMMONS, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 947 Part D claims and 212 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DELLA SIMMONS, O.D.'s credentials?
DELLA SIMMONS, O.D.'s NPI is 1730168923 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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