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2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1891780334 O.D.
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Optometrist in Grangeville, Idaho.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 60,484 in Optometrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
236
Medicare Part D claims · 71 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.7/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Joel Brown, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.7/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 236 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 79.7/100
- MIPS score · -3 vs avg
- 236
- Part D claims, 2023
- 80%
- 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.
Joel Brown, O.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
80 30th percentile higher than 30% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Joel Brown, O.D. sits
This provider among optometrist peers
Across the 6,527 optometrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Joel Brown, O.D. writes more Part D claims than 36% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 35% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one optometrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Joel Brown, O.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Joel Brown, O.D.?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
236 8% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
79.7/100 3.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Idaho
How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Idaho providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Joel Brown, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 79.7/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Optometrist) - 79.7/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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Joel Brown, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 622 W NORTH ST, Grangeville, ID, 83530, with a listed phone of (208) 983-0260. NPI 1891780334 was issued on 09/12/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 236 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 71 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 79.7/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 59.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Optometrist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 60,484 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1891780334 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Optometrist |
| Credentials | O.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/12/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
79.7151
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
59.4302
Quality
Reporting: Individual
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Joel Brown, O.D. - brand share 20.0%
Optometrist average
20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 236 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.
236
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
71
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 353
- Total Day Supply
- 8,984
- Brand vs Generic
- 20% brand / 80% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $8K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.87
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Joel Brown, O.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
88 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate 32
Prednisolone Acetate
32 claims
- Timolol Maleate 29
Timolol Maleate
29 claims
- Neomycin-Polymyxin… 22
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
22 claims
- Ketorolac Trometha… 16
Ketorolac Tromethamine
16 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 88 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 32 |
| Timolol Maleate | 29 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 22 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Optometrist Overview
How Joel Brown, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.
60,484
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider
Joel Brown, O.D.'s 236 claims are below the specialty average of 257.
Nearby Optometrist Providers in Idaho
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Idaho, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Brown.
Dr. Amanda Ackerson
OD
Moscow, ID
Dr. Brian Adair
O.D.
American Falls, ID
Dr. Daniel Adams
DO
Hayden, ID
Dr. Douglas Adams
OD
Caldwell, ID
Dr. Alan Adamson
O.D
Idaho Falls, ID
Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Idaho medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joel Brown, O.D.'s specialty? ▼
Joel Brown, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in Grangeville, Idaho. Credentials: O.D..
How much does Joel Brown, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joel Brown, O.D. wrote 236 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 71 beneficiaries.
What is Joel Brown, O.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Joel Brown, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.7/100 (Quality: 59.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Joel Brown, O.D. located? ▼
Joel Brown, O.D. is located at 622 W NORTH ST, Grangeville, ID, 83530. Phone: (208) 983-0260.
What is Joel Brown, O.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Joel Brown, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891780334, issued on 09/12/2005.
Does Joel Brown, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Joel Brown, O.D.'s prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 60,484 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 257 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joel Brown, O.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joel Brown, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joel Brown, O.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Joel Brown, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 236 Part D claims and 71 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joel Brown, O.D.'s credentials? ▼
Joel Brown, O.D.'s NPI is 1891780334 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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