2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1659432185 OD
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GARY BRUSH, OD

Optometrist in METROPOLIS, Illinois. 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
416
Medicare Part D claims · 129 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$235.54
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: GARY BRUSH, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in METROPOLIS, Illinois with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 416 claims across 129 beneficiaries — 29% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $235.54 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: GARY BRUSH, OD filed 416 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across METROPOLIS, Illinois. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

GARY BRUSH, OD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/12/2006

NPI 1659432185

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

416 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Optometrist share within Illinois

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

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).

GARY BRUSH, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in METROPOLIS, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1659432185. 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.

GARY BRUSH, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 1801 E 5TH STREET, METROPOLIS, IL, 62960, with a listed phone of (618) 524-9323. NPI 1659432185 was issued on 12/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRUSH 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 416 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 129 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $36K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% 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

1801 E 5TH STREET
METROPOLIS, IL 62960

Provider Details

NPI 1659432185
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/12/2006

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 GARY BRUSH, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$236

Largest payer

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES 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.

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to GARY BRUSH, OD. To verify GARY BRUSH, OD's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

GARY BRUSH, OD — brand share 29.0%
Specialty average (est.)

29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 416 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.

416
Total Claims
$36K
Total Drug Cost
129
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
814
Total Day Supply
23,593
Brand vs Generic
29% brand / 71% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$25K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 56, 75-84: 35, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Azelastine Hcl
175
Latanoprost
107
Timolol Maleate
35
Ofloxacin
21
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
14
Brimonidine Tartrate
12
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
12

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

Optometrist Overview

How GARY BRUSH, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

GARY BRUSH, OD's 416 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Illinois

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GARY BRUSH, OD's specialty?
GARY BRUSH, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in METROPOLIS, Illinois. Credentials: OD.
How much does GARY BRUSH, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GARY BRUSH, OD wrote 416 Medicare Part D claims totaling $36K in drug costs for 129 beneficiaries.
Where is GARY BRUSH, OD located?
GARY BRUSH, OD is located at 1801 E 5TH STREET, METROPOLIS, IL, 62960. Phone: (618) 524-9323.
What is GARY BRUSH, OD's NPI number?
GARY BRUSH, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659432185, issued on 12/12/2006.
Does GARY BRUSH, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GARY BRUSH, OD's prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $25K 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 GARY BRUSH, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GARY BRUSH, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azelastine Hcl, Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GARY BRUSH, OD accept Medicare?
GARY BRUSH, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 416 Part D claims and 129 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GARY BRUSH, OD's credentials?
GARY BRUSH, OD's NPI is 1659432185 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.
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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