2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1255643581 O.D.
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JOSEPH BATTIN, O.D.

Optometrist in BUFFALO, New York. 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
554
Medicare Part D claims · 153 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH BATTIN, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in BUFFALO, New York with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 554 claims across 153 beneficiaries — 28% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: JOSEPH BATTIN, O.D. filed 554 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BUFFALO, New York. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOSEPH BATTIN, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/01/2010

NPI 1255643581

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

554 116% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in New York

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Optometrist share within New York

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

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).

JOSEPH BATTIN, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in BUFFALO, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1255643581. 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.

JOSEPH BATTIN, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 1161 ABBOTT RD, BUFFALO, NY, 14220, with a listed phone of (716) 824-2631. NPI 1255643581 was issued on 07/01/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BATTIN 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 554 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 153 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $25K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% 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

1161 ABBOTT RD
BUFFALO, NY 14220

Provider Details

NPI 1255643581
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/01/2010

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOSEPH BATTIN, O.D.. To verify JOSEPH BATTIN, O.D.'s current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

JOSEPH BATTIN, O.D. — brand share 28.0%
Specialty average (est.)

28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 554 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.

554
Total Claims
$25K
Total Drug Cost
153
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
726
Total Day Supply
18,463
Brand vs Generic
28% brand / 72% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$17K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
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
349
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
48
Prednisolone Acetate
42
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
32
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
29

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

Optometrist Overview

How JOSEPH BATTIN, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

JOSEPH BATTIN, O.D.'s 554 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BATTIN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH BATTIN, O.D.'s specialty?
JOSEPH BATTIN, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in BUFFALO, New York. Credentials: O.D..
How much does JOSEPH BATTIN, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH BATTIN, O.D. wrote 554 Medicare Part D claims totaling $25K in drug costs for 153 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH BATTIN, O.D. located?
JOSEPH BATTIN, O.D. is located at 1161 ABBOTT RD, BUFFALO, NY, 14220. Phone: (716) 824-2631.
What is JOSEPH BATTIN, O.D.'s NPI number?
JOSEPH BATTIN, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255643581, issued on 07/01/2010.
Does JOSEPH BATTIN, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH BATTIN, O.D.'s prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $17K 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 JOSEPH BATTIN, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH BATTIN, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Erythromycin, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH BATTIN, O.D. accept Medicare?
JOSEPH BATTIN, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 554 Part D claims and 153 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH BATTIN, O.D.'s credentials?
JOSEPH BATTIN, O.D.'s NPI is 1255643581 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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