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DENH ALTMAN, OD

Optometrist in MINNEAPOLIS, 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
103
Medicare Part D claims · 50 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
57%
generic claims · 43% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.7216/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: DENH ALTMAN, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 103 claims across 50 beneficiaries — 43% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.7216/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: DENH ALTMAN, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.7216 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 103 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DENH ALTMAN, OD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/19/2012

NPI 1629323241

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

103 60% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

81.7216/100 1.3783999999999992% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DENH ALTMAN, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.7216/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 81.7216/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 81.7216/100 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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DENH ALTMAN, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1629323241. 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.

DENH ALTMAN, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 909 FULTON ST SE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55455, with a listed phone of (612) 672-7422. NPI 1629323241 was issued on 07/19/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALTMAN 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 103 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 50 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, split 43% brand-name and 57% 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 81.7216/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 69.8683, Cost 59.7305), 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

909 FULTON ST SE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455

Provider Details

NPI 1629323241
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/19/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

81.7216
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
69.8683
Quality
59.7305
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DENH ALTMAN, 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.

FAIRVIEW EXPRESS CARE
SAINT PAUL, MN
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HEALTH CLINICS AND SURGERY CENTER INC
MINNEAPOLIS, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

DENH ALTMAN, OD — brand share 43.0%
Specialty average (est.)

43% brand-name claims vs 57% generic, on 103 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.

103
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
50
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
130
Total Day Supply
2,925
Brand vs Generic
43% brand / 57% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$11K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 26, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

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
27
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
18
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
14
Restasis
Cyclosporine
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How DENH ALTMAN, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

DENH ALTMAN, OD's 103 claims are below 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 ALTMAN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DENH ALTMAN, OD's specialty?
DENH ALTMAN, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Credentials: OD.
How much does DENH ALTMAN, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DENH ALTMAN, OD wrote 103 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 50 beneficiaries.
What is DENH ALTMAN, OD's Medicare quality score?
DENH ALTMAN, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.7216/100 (Quality: 69.8683, Cost: 59.7305). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DENH ALTMAN, OD located?
DENH ALTMAN, OD is located at 909 FULTON ST SE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55455. Phone: (612) 672-7422.
What is DENH ALTMAN, OD's NPI number?
DENH ALTMAN, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629323241, issued on 07/19/2012.
Does DENH ALTMAN, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DENH ALTMAN, OD's prescribing is 43% brand-name and 57% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K 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 DENH ALTMAN, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DENH ALTMAN, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Erythromycin, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DENH ALTMAN, OD accept Medicare?
DENH ALTMAN, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 103 Part D claims and 50 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DENH ALTMAN, OD's credentials?
DENH ALTMAN, OD's NPI is 1629323241 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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