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HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD

Optometrist in SAGINAW, Michigan. 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
247
Medicare Part D claims · 132 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
66%
generic claims · 34% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.4456/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$15
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in SAGINAW, Michigan with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 247 claims across 132 beneficiaries — 34% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.4456/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $15 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.4456 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 247 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/16/2005

NPI 1972508067

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

247 4% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

90.4456/100 7.345600000000005% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Optometrist share within Michigan

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
90.4456/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 90.4456/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 90.4456/100 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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HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in SAGINAW, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1972508067. 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.

HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 5161 CARDINAL PARK DRIVE, SAGINAW, MI, 48604, with a listed phone of (989) 797-2400. NPI 1972508067 was issued on 06/16/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BAUER SKELLEY 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 247 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 132 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $47K in drug spend, split 34% brand-name and 66% 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 90.4456/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 68.1521), 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

5161 CARDINAL PARK DRIVE
SAGINAW, MI 48604

Provider Details

NPI 1972508067
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/16/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

90.4456
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
68.1521
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, 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.

ANDERSEN EYE ASSOCIATES, PLC
BAY CITY, MI

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 HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$15

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.

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD. To verify HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD — brand share 34.0%
Specialty average (est.)

34% brand-name claims vs 66% generic, on 247 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.

247
Total Claims
$47K
Total Drug Cost
132
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
443
Total Day Supply
12,153
Brand vs Generic
34% brand / 66% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$37K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 51, 75-84: 52, 85+: 14

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
81
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
35
Cyclosporine
20
Prednisolone Acetate
20

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

Optometrist Overview

How HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD's 247 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Michigan

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BAUER SKELLEY.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD's specialty?
HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in SAGINAW, Michigan. Credentials: OD.
How much does HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD wrote 247 Medicare Part D claims totaling $47K in drug costs for 132 beneficiaries.
What is HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD's Medicare quality score?
HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.4456/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 68.1521). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD located?
HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD is located at 5161 CARDINAL PARK DRIVE, SAGINAW, MI, 48604. Phone: (989) 797-2400.
What is HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD's NPI number?
HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972508067, issued on 06/16/2005.
Does HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD's prescribing is 34% brand-name and 66% generic drugs by claim count, with $37K 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 HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Cyclosporine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD accept Medicare?
HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 247 Part D claims and 132 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD's credentials?
HEIDI BAUER SKELLEY, OD's NPI is 1972508067 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.

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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