2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1649287913 O.D.
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DONAVON LAFLEUR, O.D.

Optometrist in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 659 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
58%
generic claims · 42% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$149.44
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DONAVON LAFLEUR, O.D. filed 2,130 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, prescribing 58% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
58%
generic prescribing
$149.44
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.

DONAVON LAFLEUR, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,130 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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 DONAVON LAFLEUR, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/01/2006

NPI 1649287913

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,130 729% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Optometrist share within Louisiana

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

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).

DONAVON LAFLEUR, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 16777 MEDICAL CENTER DR, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70816, with a listed phone of (225) 754-4202. NPI 1649287913 was issued on 08/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LAFLEUR 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 2,130 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 659 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $194K in drug spend, split 42% brand-name and 58% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%. 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

16777 MEDICAL CENTER DR
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816

Provider Details

NPI 1649287913
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/01/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DONAVON LAFLEUR, 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.

OCHSNER CLINIC LLC
BATON ROUGE, LA

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 DONAVON LAFLEUR, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$149

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

DONAVON LAFLEUR, O.D. — brand share 42.0%
Specialty average (est.)

42% brand-name claims vs 58% generic, on 2,130 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.

2,130
Total Claims
$194K
Total Drug Cost
659
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,387
Total Day Supply
93,248
Brand vs Generic
42% brand / 58% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$163K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K
Opioid Claims
14 (0.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.46
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 53, 65-74: 295, 75-84: 216, 85+: 95

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DONAVON LAFLEUR, 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
793
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
238
Timolol Maleate
145
Brimonidine Tartrate
99
Prednisolone Acetate
90
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
76
Restasis
Cyclosporine
55
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
52
Rocklatan
Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost
50
Dorzolamide Hcl
47

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

Optometrist Overview

How DONAVON LAFLEUR, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

DONAVON LAFLEUR, O.D.'s 2,130 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Louisiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DONAVON LAFLEUR, O.D.'s specialty?
DONAVON LAFLEUR, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. Credentials: O.D..
How much does DONAVON LAFLEUR, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DONAVON LAFLEUR, O.D. wrote 2,130 Medicare Part D claims totaling $194K in drug costs for 659 beneficiaries.
Where is DONAVON LAFLEUR, O.D. located?
DONAVON LAFLEUR, O.D. is located at 16777 MEDICAL CENTER DR, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70816. Phone: (225) 754-4202.
What is DONAVON LAFLEUR, O.D.'s NPI number?
DONAVON LAFLEUR, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649287913, issued on 08/01/2006.
Does DONAVON LAFLEUR, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DONAVON LAFLEUR, O.D.'s prescribing is 42% brand-name and 58% generic drugs by claim count, with $163K in brand drug costs.
Does DONAVON LAFLEUR, O.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, DONAVON LAFLEUR, O.D. had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%.
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 DONAVON LAFLEUR, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DONAVON LAFLEUR, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DONAVON LAFLEUR, O.D. accept Medicare?
DONAVON LAFLEUR, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,130 Part D claims and 659 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DONAVON LAFLEUR, O.D.'s credentials?
DONAVON LAFLEUR, O.D.'s NPI is 1649287913 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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