2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1699951004 O.D.
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JOHN BARDASH, O.D.

Optometrist in DENVER, Colorado. 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
37
Medicare Part D claims · 17 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
54%
generic claims · 46% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$299.99
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOHN BARDASH, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in DENVER, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 37 claims across 17 beneficiaries — 46% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $299.99 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOHN BARDASH, O.D. filed 37 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DENVER, Colorado. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOHN BARDASH, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/15/2008

NPI 1699951004

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

37 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Optometrist share within Colorado

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

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).

JOHN BARDASH, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in DENVER, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1699951004. 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.

JOHN BARDASH, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 6460 E YALE AVE, DENVER, CO, 80222, with a listed phone of (720) 316-7739. NPI 1699951004 was issued on 01/15/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARDASH 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 37 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 17 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 46% brand-name and 54% 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

6460 E YALE AVE
DENVER, CO 80222

Provider Details

NPI 1699951004
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/15/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN BARDASH, 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.

SIMPLE OPTICAL INC
BOULDER, CO

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 JOHN BARDASH, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$300

Largest payer

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, 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

JOHN BARDASH, O.D. — brand share 46.0%
Specialty average (est.)

46% brand-name claims vs 54% generic, on 37 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.

37
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
17
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
68
Total Day Supply
1,823
Brand vs Generic
46% brand / 54% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$8K
Generic Drug Cost
$732

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.54
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Optometrist Overview

How JOHN BARDASH, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

JOHN BARDASH, O.D.'s 37 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN BARDASH, O.D.'s specialty?
JOHN BARDASH, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in DENVER, Colorado. Credentials: O.D..
How much does JOHN BARDASH, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN BARDASH, O.D. wrote 37 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 17 beneficiaries.
Where is JOHN BARDASH, O.D. located?
JOHN BARDASH, O.D. is located at 6460 E YALE AVE, DENVER, CO, 80222. Phone: (720) 316-7739.
What is JOHN BARDASH, O.D.'s NPI number?
JOHN BARDASH, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699951004, issued on 01/15/2008.
Does JOHN BARDASH, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN BARDASH, O.D.'s prescribing is 46% brand-name and 54% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K 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.
Does JOHN BARDASH, O.D. accept Medicare?
JOHN BARDASH, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 37 Part D claims and 17 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN BARDASH, O.D.'s credentials?
JOHN BARDASH, O.D.'s NPI is 1699951004 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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