2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1770872988 MD
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GRANT AAKER, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in LACEY, Washington. 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 · 480 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
59%
generic claims · 41% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.5435/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$308.23
15 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: GRANT AAKER, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LACEY, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 480 beneficiaries — 41% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.5435/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $308.23 across 15 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: GRANT AAKER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.5435 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,775 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

GRANT AAKER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

GRANT AAKER, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/29/2011

NPI 1770872988

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,775 25% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

91.5435/100 8.4435% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Washington

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within Washington

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

GRANT AAKER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.5435/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 91.5435/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.5%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 91.5435/100 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.

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).

GRANT AAKER, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in LACEY, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1770872988. 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.

GRANT AAKER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 345 COLLEGE ST SE STE C, LACEY, WA, 98503, with a listed phone of (320) 224-9756. NPI 1770872988 was issued on 03/29/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AAKER 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 1,775 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 480 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $244K in drug spend, split 41% brand-name and 59% 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 91.5435/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 71.8116), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

345 COLLEGE ST SE STE C
LACEY, WA 98503

Provider Details

NPI 1770872988
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/29/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.5435
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
71.8116
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GRANT AAKER, MD 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.

EYE PHYSICIANS OF OLYMPIA INC PS
LACEY, WA

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 GRANT AAKER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$308

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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 — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to GRANT AAKER, MD. To verify GRANT AAKER, MD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

GRANT AAKER, MD — brand share 41.0%
Specialty average (est.)

41% brand-name claims vs 59% generic, on 1,775 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.

1,775
Total Claims
$244K
Total Drug Cost
480
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,157
Total Day Supply
88,833
Brand vs Generic
41% brand / 59% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$180K
Generic Drug Cost
$64K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 183, 75-84: 201, 85+: 80

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
623
Timolol Maleate
179
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
130
Prednisolone Acetate
128
Restasis
Cyclosporine
86
Brimonidine Tartrate
67
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
63
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
61
Dorzolamide Hcl
60
Cyclosporine
59

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How GRANT AAKER, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

GRANT AAKER, MD's 1,775 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Washington

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

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GRANT AAKER, MD's specialty?
GRANT AAKER, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in LACEY, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does GRANT AAKER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GRANT AAKER, MD wrote 1,775 Medicare Part D claims totaling $244K in drug costs for 480 beneficiaries.
What is GRANT AAKER, MD's Medicare quality score?
GRANT AAKER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.5435/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 71.8116). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GRANT AAKER, MD located?
GRANT AAKER, MD is located at 345 COLLEGE ST SE STE C, LACEY, WA, 98503. Phone: (320) 224-9756.
What is GRANT AAKER, MD's NPI number?
GRANT AAKER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770872988, issued on 03/29/2011.
Does GRANT AAKER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GRANT AAKER, MD's prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $180K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GRANT AAKER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GRANT AAKER, MD'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 GRANT AAKER, MD accept Medicare?
GRANT AAKER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,775 Part D claims and 480 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GRANT AAKER, MD's credentials?
GRANT AAKER, MD's NPI is 1770872988 with credentials MD. 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.

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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