2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1578515003 OD
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JOHN CONTO, OD

Optometrist in MILWAUKEE, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 419 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
52%
generic claims · 48% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
80.4671/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$67.65
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOHN CONTO, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.4671/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,405 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

80.4671/100
MIPS score · -3 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
52%
generic prescribing
$67.65
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

JOHN CONTO, OD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

80 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about JOHN CONTO, OD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/16/2006

NPI 1578515003

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,405 447% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

80.4671/100 2.6328999999999922% pts

Above neutral 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

JOHN CONTO, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
80.4671/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 80.4671/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%80.5%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 80.4671/100 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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JOHN CONTO, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1578515003. 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 CONTO, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 925 N 87TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53226, with a listed phone of (414) 456-2020. NPI 1578515003 was issued on 05/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CONTO 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 1,405 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 419 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $285K in drug spend, split 48% brand-name and 52% 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 80.4671/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 66.2426, Cost 68.6477), 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

925 N 87TH ST
MILWAUKEE, WI 53226

Provider Details

NPI 1578515003
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/16/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

80.4671
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
66.2426
Quality
68.6477
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN CONTO, 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.

FROEDTERT ANDTHE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS INC
WEST BEND, WI
THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC
MILWAUKEE, 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 JOHN CONTO, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$68

Largest payer

Dompe US, 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 CONTO, OD — brand share 48.0%
Specialty average (est.)

48% brand-name claims vs 52% generic, on 1,405 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.

1,405
Total Claims
$285K
Total Drug Cost
419
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,057
Total Day Supply
55,727
Brand vs Generic
48% brand / 52% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$252K
Generic Drug Cost
$33K
Antibiotic Claims
147

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.99
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 88, 65-74: 173, 75-84: 115, 85+: 43

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
216
Restasis
Cyclosporine
188
Fluorometholone
125
Cromolyn Sodium
123
Doxycycline Monohydrate
98
Prednisolone Acetate
85
Brimonidine Tartrate
65
Cyclosporine
54
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
52
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
39

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

Optometrist Overview

How JOHN CONTO, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

JOHN CONTO, OD's 1,405 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 CONTO.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN CONTO, OD's specialty?
JOHN CONTO, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin. Credentials: OD.
How much does JOHN CONTO, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN CONTO, OD wrote 1,405 Medicare Part D claims totaling $285K in drug costs for 419 beneficiaries.
What is JOHN CONTO, OD's Medicare quality score?
JOHN CONTO, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.4671/100 (Quality: 66.2426, Cost: 68.6477). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOHN CONTO, OD located?
JOHN CONTO, OD is located at 925 N 87TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53226. Phone: (414) 456-2020.
What is JOHN CONTO, OD's NPI number?
JOHN CONTO, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578515003, issued on 05/16/2006.
Does JOHN CONTO, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN CONTO, OD's prescribing is 48% brand-name and 52% generic drugs by claim count, with $252K 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 JOHN CONTO, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN CONTO, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Restasis, Fluorometholone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN CONTO, OD accept Medicare?
JOHN CONTO, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,405 Part D claims and 419 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN CONTO, OD's credentials?
JOHN CONTO, OD's NPI is 1578515003 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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