2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1730149410 O.D.
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JULIE LARSON, O.D.

Optometrist in AMES, Iowa. 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
13
Medicare Part D claims · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
15%
generic claims · 85% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JULIE LARSON, O.D. filed 13 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in AMES, Iowa, prescribing 15% generic.

13
Part D claims, 2023
15%
generic prescribing

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JULIE LARSON, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

13 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 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 JULIE LARSON, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/25/2006

NPI 1730149410

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

13 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Optometrist share within Iowa

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

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).

JULIE LARSON, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 534 S DUFF AVE, AMES, IA, 50010, with a listed phone of (515) 956-3553. NPI 1730149410 was issued on 03/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LARSON 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 13 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, split 85% brand-name and 15% 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

534 S DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010

Provider Details

NPI 1730149410
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/25/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

JULIE LARSON, O.D. — brand share 85.0%
Specialty average (est.)

85% brand-name claims vs 15% generic, on 13 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.

13
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
19
Total Day Supply
550
Brand vs Generic
85% brand / 15% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
85.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.89

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How JULIE LARSON, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

JULIE LARSON, O.D.'s 13 claims are below 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 LARSON.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JULIE LARSON, O.D.'s specialty?
JULIE LARSON, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in AMES, Iowa. Credentials: O.D..
How much does JULIE LARSON, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JULIE LARSON, O.D. wrote 13 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is JULIE LARSON, O.D. located?
JULIE LARSON, O.D. is located at 534 S DUFF AVE, AMES, IA, 50010. Phone: (515) 956-3553.
What is JULIE LARSON, O.D.'s NPI number?
JULIE LARSON, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730149410, issued on 03/25/2006.
Does JULIE LARSON, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JULIE LARSON, O.D.'s prescribing is 85% brand-name and 15% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K 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 JULIE LARSON, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JULIE LARSON, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JULIE LARSON, O.D. accept Medicare?
JULIE LARSON, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 13 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JULIE LARSON, O.D.'s credentials?
JULIE LARSON, O.D.'s NPI is 1730149410 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.

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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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