2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1548266273 OD
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DIRK COLBY, OD

Optometrist in GOLDEN VALLEY, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 314 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: DIRK COLBY, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 314 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What the federal data shows

DIRK COLBY, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,250 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023

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DIRK COLBY, OD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

100 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

DIRK COLBY, OD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/27/2005

NPI 1548266273

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,250 386% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional 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

DIRK COLBY, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 100/100 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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DIRK COLBY, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1548266273. 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.

DIRK COLBY, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 5851 DULUTH ST, GOLDEN VALLEY, MN, 55422, with a listed phone of (763) 546-8422. NPI 1548266273 was issued on 06/27/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COLBY 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 1,250 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 314 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $135K in drug spend. 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), 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

5851 DULUTH ST
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55422

Provider Details

NPI 1548266273
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/27/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DIRK COLBY, 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.

WEST METRO OPHTHALMOLOGY PA
BUFFALO, 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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,250
Total Claims
$135K
Total Drug Cost
314
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,616
Total Day Supply
75,251
Generic Drug Cost
$36K
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 114, 75-84: 109, 85+: 77

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
526
Timolol Maleate
209
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
108
Brimonidine Tartrate
54
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
43
Prednisolone Acetate
39
Dorzolamide Hcl
30
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
30
Restasis
Cyclosporine
21
Cyclosporine
20

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

Optometrist Overview

How DIRK COLBY, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

DIRK COLBY, OD's 1,250 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 COLBY.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DIRK COLBY, OD's specialty?
DIRK COLBY, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota. Credentials: OD.
How much does DIRK COLBY, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DIRK COLBY, OD wrote 1,250 Medicare Part D claims totaling $135K in drug costs for 314 beneficiaries.
What is DIRK COLBY, OD's Medicare quality score?
DIRK COLBY, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DIRK COLBY, OD located?
DIRK COLBY, OD is located at 5851 DULUTH ST, GOLDEN VALLEY, MN, 55422. Phone: (763) 546-8422.
What is DIRK COLBY, OD's NPI number?
DIRK COLBY, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548266273, issued on 06/27/2005.
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 DIRK COLBY, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DIRK COLBY, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DIRK COLBY, OD accept Medicare?
DIRK COLBY, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,250 Part D claims and 314 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DIRK COLBY, OD's credentials?
DIRK COLBY, OD's NPI is 1548266273 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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