2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1528642758 OD
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JESSE BIRSCHING, OD

Optometrist in WAUSAU, Wisconsin. 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
270
Medicare Part D claims · 136 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
64%
generic claims · 36% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
99.8188/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.0K
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JESSE BIRSCHING, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in WAUSAU, Wisconsin with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 270 claims across 136 beneficiaries — 36% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.8188/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $2.0K across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JESSE BIRSCHING, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.8188 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 270 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JESSE BIRSCHING, OD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/12/2021

NPI 1528642758

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

270 5% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

99.8188/100 16.7188% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Optometrist share within Wisconsin

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JESSE BIRSCHING, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
99.8188/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 99.8188/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 99.8188/100 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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JESSE BIRSCHING, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in WAUSAU, Wisconsin, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1528642758. 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.

JESSE BIRSCHING, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 800 N 1ST ST, WAUSAU, WI, 54403, with a listed phone of (715) 261-8500. NPI 1528642758 was issued on 05/12/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BIRSCHING 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 270 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 136 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $44K in drug spend, split 36% brand-name and 64% 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 99.8188/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 99.396), 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

800 N 1ST ST
WAUSAU, WI 54403

Provider Details

NPI 1528642758
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/12/2021

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

99.8188
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
99.396
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JESSE BIRSCHING, 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.

EYE CLINIC OF WISCONSIN, S.C.
WAUSAU, WI

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 JESSE BIRSCHING, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.0K

Largest payer

Ocular Therapeutix, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

JESSE BIRSCHING, OD — brand share 36.0%
Specialty average (est.)

36% brand-name claims vs 64% generic, on 270 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.

270
Total Claims
$44K
Total Drug Cost
136
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
432
Total Day Supply
11,431
Brand vs Generic
36% brand / 64% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$38K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.08
Gender Split
63% female / 38% male

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
61
Prednisolone Acetate
26
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
23
Restasis
Cyclosporine
20
Timolol Maleate
20
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
17
Brimonidine Tartrate
11
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How JESSE BIRSCHING, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

JESSE BIRSCHING, OD's 270 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Wisconsin

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JESSE BIRSCHING, OD's specialty?
JESSE BIRSCHING, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in WAUSAU, Wisconsin. Credentials: OD.
How much does JESSE BIRSCHING, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JESSE BIRSCHING, OD wrote 270 Medicare Part D claims totaling $44K in drug costs for 136 beneficiaries.
What is JESSE BIRSCHING, OD's Medicare quality score?
JESSE BIRSCHING, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.8188/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 99.396). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JESSE BIRSCHING, OD located?
JESSE BIRSCHING, OD is located at 800 N 1ST ST, WAUSAU, WI, 54403. Phone: (715) 261-8500.
What is JESSE BIRSCHING, OD's NPI number?
JESSE BIRSCHING, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528642758, issued on 05/12/2021.
Does JESSE BIRSCHING, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JESSE BIRSCHING, OD's prescribing is 36% brand-name and 64% generic drugs by claim count, with $38K 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 JESSE BIRSCHING, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JESSE BIRSCHING, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Valacyclovir. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JESSE BIRSCHING, OD accept Medicare?
JESSE BIRSCHING, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 270 Part D claims and 136 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JESSE BIRSCHING, OD's credentials?
JESSE BIRSCHING, OD's NPI is 1528642758 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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