2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1053328864 OD
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JULIA KIMBALL, OD

Optometrist in AURORA, 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
146
Medicare Part D claims · 84 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
38%
generic claims · 62% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.5814/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

JULIA KIMBALL, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.5814/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 146 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.5814/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
146
Part D claims, 2023
38%
generic prescribing

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JULIA KIMBALL, OD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

98 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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 JULIA KIMBALL, OD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/02/2006

NPI 1053328864

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

146 43% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

97.5814/100 14.481400000000008% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JULIA KIMBALL, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.5814/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 97.5814/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.6%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 97.5814/100 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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JULIA KIMBALL, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 12605 E 16TH AVE, AURORA, CO, 80045, with a listed phone of (720) 848-0000. NPI 1053328864 was issued on 08/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KIMBALL 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 146 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 84 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $67K in drug spend, split 62% brand-name and 38% 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 97.5814/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.5348), 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

12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045

Provider Details

NPI 1053328864
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/02/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.5814
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.5348
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

JULIA KIMBALL, OD — brand share 62.0%
Specialty average (est.)

62% brand-name claims vs 38% generic, on 146 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.

146
Total Claims
$67K
Total Drug Cost
84
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
213
Total Day Supply
4,924
Brand vs Generic
62% brand / 38% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$59K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JULIA KIMBALL, 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
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
23
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
20
Restasis
Cyclosporine
20
Fluorometholone
14
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
13

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

Optometrist Overview

How JULIA KIMBALL, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

JULIA KIMBALL, OD's 146 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 KIMBALL.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JULIA KIMBALL, OD's specialty?
JULIA KIMBALL, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in AURORA, Colorado. Credentials: OD.
How much does JULIA KIMBALL, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JULIA KIMBALL, OD wrote 146 Medicare Part D claims totaling $67K in drug costs for 84 beneficiaries.
What is JULIA KIMBALL, OD's Medicare quality score?
JULIA KIMBALL, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.5814/100 (Quality: 86.5348). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JULIA KIMBALL, OD located?
JULIA KIMBALL, OD is located at 12605 E 16TH AVE, AURORA, CO, 80045. Phone: (720) 848-0000.
What is JULIA KIMBALL, OD's NPI number?
JULIA KIMBALL, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053328864, issued on 08/02/2006.
Does JULIA KIMBALL, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JULIA KIMBALL, OD's prescribing is 62% brand-name and 38% generic drugs by claim count, with $59K 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 JULIA KIMBALL, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JULIA KIMBALL, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Erythromycin, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JULIA KIMBALL, OD accept Medicare?
JULIA KIMBALL, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 146 Part D claims and 84 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JULIA KIMBALL, OD's credentials?
JULIA KIMBALL, OD's NPI is 1053328864 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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