2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1699116723 O.D.
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KALA BREWER, O.D.

Optometrist in ELKIN, North Carolina. 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
457
Medicare Part D claims · 148 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
MIPS score
82.2824/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$491.54
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KALA BREWER, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in ELKIN, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 457 claims across 148 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.2824/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $491.54 across 12 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KALA BREWER, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.2824 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 457 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KALA BREWER, O.D. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/17/2013

NPI 1699116723

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

457 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

82.2824/100 0.8175999999999988% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Optometrist share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KALA BREWER, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.2824/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 82.2824/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 82.2824/100 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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KALA BREWER, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in ELKIN, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1699116723. 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.

KALA BREWER, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 346 N BRIDGE ST, ELKIN, NC, 28621, with a listed phone of (336) 835-1312. NPI 1699116723 was issued on 07/17/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BREWER 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 457 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 148 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $104K in drug spend. 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 82.2824/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 69.968), 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

346 N BRIDGE ST
ELKIN, NC 28621

Provider Details

NPI 1699116723
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/17/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.2824
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
69.968
Quality
96
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KALA BREWER, 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.

OLIVER OPTOMETRIC EYE CARE
ELKIN, NC

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 KALA BREWER, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$492

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

457
Total Claims
$104K
Total Drug Cost
148
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
726
Total Day Supply
19,253
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Antibiotic Claims
23

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
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.

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
100
Timolol Maleate
50
Restasis
Cyclosporine
38
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
28
Travoprost
24
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
20
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
20
Doxycycline Monohydrate
18
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
16
Prolensa
Bromfenac Sodium
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How KALA BREWER, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

KALA BREWER, O.D.'s 457 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BREWER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KALA BREWER, O.D.'s specialty?
KALA BREWER, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in ELKIN, North Carolina. Credentials: O.D..
How much does KALA BREWER, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KALA BREWER, O.D. wrote 457 Medicare Part D claims totaling $104K in drug costs for 148 beneficiaries.
What is KALA BREWER, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
KALA BREWER, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.2824/100 (Quality: 69.968). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KALA BREWER, O.D. located?
KALA BREWER, O.D. is located at 346 N BRIDGE ST, ELKIN, NC, 28621. Phone: (336) 835-1312.
What is KALA BREWER, O.D.'s NPI number?
KALA BREWER, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699116723, issued on 07/17/2013.
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 KALA BREWER, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KALA BREWER, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KALA BREWER, O.D. accept Medicare?
KALA BREWER, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 457 Part D claims and 148 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KALA BREWER, O.D.'s credentials?
KALA BREWER, O.D.'s NPI is 1699116723 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.
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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