2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1831502244 O.D.
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JENNA BACKOWSKI, O.D.

Optometrist in ALEXANDRIA, Minnesota. 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
26
Medicare Part D claims · 16 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
What the federal data reveals: JENNA BACKOWSKI, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in ALEXANDRIA, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 26 claims across 16 beneficiaries .

What stands out: JENNA BACKOWSKI, O.D. filed 26 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ALEXANDRIA, Minnesota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JENNA BACKOWSKI, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/04/2014

NPI 1831502244

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

26 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Optometrist share within Minnesota

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

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.

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JENNA BACKOWSKI, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in ALEXANDRIA, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1831502244. 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.

JENNA BACKOWSKI, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 2210 HIGHWAY 29 S, ALEXANDRIA, MN, 56308, with a listed phone of (320) 219-6543. NPI 1831502244 was issued on 06/04/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BACKOWSKI 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 26 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 16 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend. 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

2210 HIGHWAY 29 S
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308

Provider Details

NPI 1831502244
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/04/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JENNA BACKOWSKI, 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.

SHOPTIKAL LLC
AUSTIN, MN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

26
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
16
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
43
Total Day Supply
1,139
Generic Drug Cost
$235

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.75

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
13

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

Optometrist Overview

How JENNA BACKOWSKI, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

JENNA BACKOWSKI, O.D.'s 26 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JENNA BACKOWSKI, O.D.'s specialty?
JENNA BACKOWSKI, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in ALEXANDRIA, Minnesota. Credentials: O.D..
How much does JENNA BACKOWSKI, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JENNA BACKOWSKI, O.D. wrote 26 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 16 beneficiaries.
Where is JENNA BACKOWSKI, O.D. located?
JENNA BACKOWSKI, O.D. is located at 2210 HIGHWAY 29 S, ALEXANDRIA, MN, 56308. Phone: (320) 219-6543.
What is JENNA BACKOWSKI, O.D.'s NPI number?
JENNA BACKOWSKI, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831502244, issued on 06/04/2014.
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 JENNA BACKOWSKI, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JENNA BACKOWSKI, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JENNA BACKOWSKI, O.D. accept Medicare?
JENNA BACKOWSKI, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 26 Part D claims and 16 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JENNA BACKOWSKI, O.D.'s credentials?
JENNA BACKOWSKI, O.D.'s NPI is 1831502244 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.

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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