2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1962983155 OD
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JESSICA THORNTON, OD

Optometrist in ANCHORAGE, Alaska. 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
309
Medicare Part D claims · 125 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
33%
generic claims · 67% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$235.49
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JESSICA THORNTON, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in ANCHORAGE, Alaska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 309 claims across 125 beneficiaries — 67% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $235.49 across 10 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JESSICA THORNTON, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 309 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JESSICA THORNTON, OD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/24/2018

NPI 1962983155

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

309 20% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alaska

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Alaska providers

Alaska providers

Optometrist share within Alaska

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JESSICA THORNTON, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 0/100 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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JESSICA THORNTON, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in ANCHORAGE, Alaska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1962983155. 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.

JESSICA THORNTON, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 1345 W 9TH AVE, ANCHORAGE, AK, 99501, with a listed phone of (907) 272-2557. NPI 1962983155 was issued on 08/24/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what THORNTON 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 309 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 125 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $159K in drug spend, split 67% brand-name and 33% 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 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), 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

1345 W 9TH AVE
ANCHORAGE, AK 99501

Provider Details

NPI 1962983155
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/24/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JESSICA THORNTON, 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.

ALASKA EYE CARE CENTERS APC
ANCHORAGE, AK
EYE GUYS LLC
WASILLA, AK
WOLF EYE CENTER, INC.
WASILLA, AK

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 JESSICA THORNTON, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$235

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

JESSICA THORNTON, OD — brand share 67.0%
Specialty average (est.)

67% brand-name claims vs 33% generic, on 309 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.

309
Total Claims
$159K
Total Drug Cost
125
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
628
Total Day Supply
17,702
Brand vs Generic
67% brand / 33% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$155K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07
Gender Split
67% female / 33% 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
69
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
29
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
29
Restasis
Cyclosporine
26
Timolol Maleate
25
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
18
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
15
Prednisolone Acetate
14
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How JESSICA THORNTON, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

JESSICA THORNTON, OD's 309 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Alaska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JESSICA THORNTON, OD's specialty?
JESSICA THORNTON, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in ANCHORAGE, Alaska. Credentials: OD.
How much does JESSICA THORNTON, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JESSICA THORNTON, OD wrote 309 Medicare Part D claims totaling $159K in drug costs for 125 beneficiaries.
What is JESSICA THORNTON, OD's Medicare quality score?
JESSICA THORNTON, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JESSICA THORNTON, OD located?
JESSICA THORNTON, OD is located at 1345 W 9TH AVE, ANCHORAGE, AK, 99501. Phone: (907) 272-2557.
What is JESSICA THORNTON, OD's NPI number?
JESSICA THORNTON, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962983155, issued on 08/24/2018.
Does JESSICA THORNTON, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JESSICA THORNTON, OD's prescribing is 67% brand-name and 33% generic drugs by claim count, with $155K 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 JESSICA THORNTON, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JESSICA THORNTON, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Lumigan, Xiidra. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JESSICA THORNTON, OD accept Medicare?
JESSICA THORNTON, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 309 Part D claims and 125 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JESSICA THORNTON, OD's credentials?
JESSICA THORNTON, OD's NPI is 1962983155 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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