2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1497856504 O.D.
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JAMES JESKE, O.D.

Optometrist in NEW TOWN, North Dakota. 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
59
Medicare Part D claims · 13 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
59%
generic claims · 41% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JAMES JESKE, O.D. filed 59 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in NEW TOWN, North Dakota, prescribing 59% generic.

59
Part D claims, 2023
59%
generic prescribing

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.

JAMES JESKE, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

59 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 JAMES JESKE, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/25/2006

NPI 1497856504

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

59 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Optometrist share within North Dakota

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

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).

JAMES JESKE, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in NEW TOWN, North Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1497856504. 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.

JAMES JESKE, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 1251 ELBOWOODS LOOP, NEW TOWN, ND, 58763, with a listed phone of (701) 627-4570. NPI 1497856504 was issued on 09/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JESKE 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 59 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 13 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K 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.

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

1251 ELBOWOODS LOOP
NEW TOWN, ND 58763

Provider Details

NPI 1497856504
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/25/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES JESKE, 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.

ELBOWOODS MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER
NEW TOWN, ND

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

JAMES JESKE, O.D. — brand share 41.0%
Specialty average (est.)

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

59
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
13
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
65
Total Day Supply
1,848
Brand vs Generic
41% brand / 59% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.36

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Travoprost
15
Timolol Maleate
13

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

Optometrist Overview

How JAMES JESKE, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

JAMES JESKE, O.D.'s 59 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in North Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as JESKE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES JESKE, O.D.'s specialty?
JAMES JESKE, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in NEW TOWN, North Dakota. Credentials: O.D..
How much does JAMES JESKE, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES JESKE, O.D. wrote 59 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 13 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES JESKE, O.D. located?
JAMES JESKE, O.D. is located at 1251 ELBOWOODS LOOP, NEW TOWN, ND, 58763. Phone: (701) 627-4570.
What is JAMES JESKE, O.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES JESKE, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497856504, issued on 09/25/2006.
Does JAMES JESKE, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES JESKE, O.D.'s prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K 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 JAMES JESKE, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES JESKE, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Travoprost, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES JESKE, O.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES JESKE, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 59 Part D claims and 13 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES JESKE, O.D.'s credentials?
JAMES JESKE, O.D.'s NPI is 1497856504 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.

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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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