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2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1568776383 O.D.
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Optometrist in Sheldon, Iowa.
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
364
Medicare Part D claims · 81 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$45.98
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
John Michels, O.D. filed 364 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in Sheldon, Iowa, prescribing 71% generic.
- 364
- Part D claims, 2023
- 71%
- generic prescribing
- $45.98
- 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 Michels, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
364 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about John Michels, O.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
364 42% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Iowa
How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Iowa providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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 Michels, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 323 9TH ST, Sheldon, IA, 51201, with a listed phone of (712) 324-5151. NPI 1568776383 was issued on 08/04/2010.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 364 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 81 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $46K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% generic by claim count.
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 | 1568776383 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Optometrist |
| Credentials | O.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/04/2010 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where John Michels, 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.
Sheldon Vision Care PC
Sheldon, IA
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 Michels, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$46
Largest payer
Alcon Vision LLC
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 Michels, O.D. - brand share 29.0%
Optometrist average
29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 364 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.
364
Total Claims
$46K
Total Drug Cost
81
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 619
- Total Day Supply
- 17,516
- Brand vs Generic
- 29% brand / 71% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $35K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $12K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.90
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What John Michels, O.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
135 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 40
Dorzolamide-Timolol
40 claims
- Dorzolamide Hcl 25
Dorzolamide Hcl
25 claims
- Timolol Maleate 22
Timolol Maleate
22 claims
- Neomycin-Polymyxin… 18
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
18 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 13
Brimonidine Tartrate
13 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate 12
Prednisolone Acetate
12 claims
- Travoprost 12
Travoprost
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 135 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 40 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 25 |
| Timolol Maleate | 22 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 18 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 13 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 12 |
| Travoprost | 12 |
| Restasis Cyclosporine | 11 |
| Rocklatan Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Optometrist Overview
How John Michels, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.
60,484
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider
John Michels, O.D.'s 364 claims are above the specialty average of 257.
Nearby Optometrist Providers in Iowa
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Michels.
Dr. Ryan Ackerman
O.D.
Rock Rapids, IA
Dr. Katie Adams
OD
West Union, IA
Dr. Paul Ahern
O.D.
Dyersville, IA
Dr. George Alberhasky
O.D., P.C.
Iowa City, IA
Dr. Troy Albrecht
OD
Marion, IA
Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Michels, O.D.'s specialty? ▼
John Michels, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in Sheldon, Iowa. Credentials: O.D..
How much does John Michels, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, John Michels, O.D. wrote 364 Medicare Part D claims totaling $46K in drug costs for 81 beneficiaries.
Where is John Michels, O.D. located? ▼
John Michels, O.D. is located at 323 9TH ST, Sheldon, IA, 51201. Phone: (712) 324-5151.
What is John Michels, O.D.'s NPI number? ▼
John Michels, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568776383, issued on 08/04/2010.
Does John Michels, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
John Michels, O.D.'s prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $35K 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 John Michels, O.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, John Michels, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Dorzolamide Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does John Michels, O.D. accept Medicare? ▼
John Michels, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 364 Part D claims and 81 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify John Michels, O.D.'s credentials? ▼
John Michels, O.D.'s NPI is 1568776383 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.
- 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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