GARTH CHRISTENSON, O.D.
Pediatric Optometrist in HUDSON, Wisconsin. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.
What stands out: GARTH CHRISTENSON, O.D. filed 272 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HUDSON, Wisconsin. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.
GARTH CHRISTENSON, O.D. at a glance
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Medicare Part D claims
Specialty distribution in Wisconsin
How Pediatric Optometrist compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers
Pediatric Optometrist share within Wisconsin
Pediatric Optometrist is one of the more visible NUCC categories in Wisconsin
Each bar reflects the share of in-state providers whose primary NUCC taxonomy matches the specialty. Long tail of ~690 NUCC codes folded into "Other" to keep the comparison legible.
Specialty board-certification context
Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pediatric Optometrist (ABMS / AOA reference)
- Est. board-certified rate
- 78%
- Pediatric Optometrist ABMS/AOA estimate
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate
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Specialty board-certified rate — Pediatric Optometrist estimate
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GARTH CHRISTENSON, O.D. is a Pediatric Optometrist provider practicing in HUDSON, Wisconsin, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1346226560. 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.
GARTH CHRISTENSON, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 2215 VINE ST, HUDSON, WI, 54016, with a listed phone of (715) 381-1234. NPI 1346226560 was issued on 12/20/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHRISTENSON 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 272 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 47 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 35% brand-name and 65% 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.
Pediatric Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 316 enrolled providers across 43 states and an average of 184 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1346226560 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatric Optometrist |
| Credentials | O.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/20/2005 |
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How we sourced this profile
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where GARTH CHRISTENSON, 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.
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
35% brand-name claims vs 65% generic, on 272 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.
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 421
- Total Day Supply
- 12,023
- Brand vs Generic
- 35% brand / 65% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $9K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.72
- Gender Split
- 45% female / 55% male
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 | 168 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 38 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 14 |
| Travoprost | 13 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pediatric Optometrist Overview
How GARTH CHRISTENSON, O.D. fits within the Pediatric Optometrist landscape nationally.
GARTH CHRISTENSON, O.D.'s 272 claims are above the specialty average of 184.
Nearby Pediatric Optometrist Providers in Wisconsin
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Wisconsin, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CHRISTENSON.
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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.
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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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