2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1720715881 OD
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KATHARINE DENIUS, OD

Optometrist in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin. 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
256
Medicare Part D claims · 166 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
56%
generic claims · 44% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
88.6567/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.4K
20 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KATHARINE DENIUS, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.6567/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 256 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

88.6567/100
MIPS score · +6 vs avg
256
Part D claims, 2023
56%
generic prescribing
$1.4K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

KATHARINE DENIUS, OD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

89 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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 KATHARINE DENIUS, OD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/08/2022

NPI 1720715881

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

256 0% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

88.6567/100 5.556700000000006% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Optometrist share within Wisconsin

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KATHARINE DENIUS, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
88.6567/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 88.6567/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%88.7%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 88.6567/100 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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KATHARINE DENIUS, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 1684 N PROSPECT AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53202, with a listed phone of (414) 271-2020. NPI 1720715881 was issued on 08/08/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DENIUS 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 256 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 166 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $27K in drug spend, split 44% brand-name and 56% 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 88.6567/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 62.189), 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

1684 N PROSPECT AVE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53202

Provider Details

NPI 1720715881
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/08/2022

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

88.6567
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
62.189
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATHARINE DENIUS, OD 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.

MILWAUKEE EYE CARE ASSOCIATES SC
MILWAUKEE, WI

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 KATHARINE DENIUS, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.4K

Largest payer

CooperVision Inc.

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

KATHARINE DENIUS, OD — brand share 44.0%
Specialty average (est.)

44% brand-name claims vs 56% generic, on 256 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.

256
Total Claims
$27K
Total Drug Cost
166
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
305
Total Day Supply
6,474
Brand vs Generic
44% brand / 56% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$23K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
39

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KATHARINE DENIUS, 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
35
Doxycycline Hyclate
33
Prednisolone Acetate
32
Latanoprost
31
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
24
Timolol Maleate
19
Ketorolac Tromethamine
15
Restasis
Cyclosporine
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How KATHARINE DENIUS, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

KATHARINE DENIUS, OD's 256 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Wisconsin

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHARINE DENIUS, OD's specialty?
KATHARINE DENIUS, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin. Credentials: OD.
How much does KATHARINE DENIUS, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHARINE DENIUS, OD wrote 256 Medicare Part D claims totaling $27K in drug costs for 166 beneficiaries.
What is KATHARINE DENIUS, OD's Medicare quality score?
KATHARINE DENIUS, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.6567/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 62.189). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KATHARINE DENIUS, OD located?
KATHARINE DENIUS, OD is located at 1684 N PROSPECT AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53202. Phone: (414) 271-2020.
What is KATHARINE DENIUS, OD's NPI number?
KATHARINE DENIUS, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720715881, issued on 08/08/2022.
Does KATHARINE DENIUS, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATHARINE DENIUS, OD's prescribing is 44% brand-name and 56% generic drugs by claim count, with $23K 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 KATHARINE DENIUS, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHARINE DENIUS, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Doxycycline Hyclate, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHARINE DENIUS, OD accept Medicare?
KATHARINE DENIUS, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 256 Part D claims and 166 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHARINE DENIUS, OD's credentials?
KATHARINE DENIUS, OD's NPI is 1720715881 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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