2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1619497070 OD
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JOSEPH MORK, OD

Optometrist in MORA, Minnesota. 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
461
Medicare Part D claims · 132 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JOSEPH MORK, OD filed 461 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in MORA, Minnesota, prescribing 85% generic.

461
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing

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JOSEPH MORK, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

461 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about JOSEPH MORK, OD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/26/2017

NPI 1619497070

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

461 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Optometrist share within Minnesota

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

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 MORK, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 20 UNION ST N, MORA, MN, 55051, with a listed phone of (320) 679-2020. NPI 1619497070 was issued on 06/26/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MORK 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 461 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 132 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $25K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% 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

20 UNION ST N
MORA, MN 55051

Provider Details

NPI 1619497070
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/26/2017

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JOSEPH MORK, OD — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 461 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.

461
Total Claims
$25K
Total Drug Cost
132
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
584
Total Day Supply
15,258
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$15K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 55, 75-84: 47, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What JOSEPH MORK, OD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Latanoprost
231
Timolol Maleate
64
Brimonidine Tartrate
28
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
15
Ketorolac Tromethamine
15
Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim
Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim
15
Ofloxacin
14
Restasis
Cyclosporine
12

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

Optometrist Overview

How JOSEPH MORK, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

JOSEPH MORK, OD's 461 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH MORK, OD's specialty?
JOSEPH MORK, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in MORA, Minnesota. Credentials: OD.
How much does JOSEPH MORK, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH MORK, OD wrote 461 Medicare Part D claims totaling $25K in drug costs for 132 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH MORK, OD located?
JOSEPH MORK, OD is located at 20 UNION ST N, MORA, MN, 55051. Phone: (320) 679-2020.
What is JOSEPH MORK, OD's NPI number?
JOSEPH MORK, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619497070, issued on 06/26/2017.
Does JOSEPH MORK, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH MORK, OD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $15K 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 MORK, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH MORK, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH MORK, OD accept Medicare?
JOSEPH MORK, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 461 Part D claims and 132 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH MORK, OD's credentials?
JOSEPH MORK, OD's NPI is 1619497070 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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