2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1497245948 OD
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KATHERINE FLEECS, OD

Optometrist in KEARNEY, Nebraska. 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
32
Medicare Part D claims · 11 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
MIPS score
80.2217/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$16.95
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KATHERINE FLEECS, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.2217/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 32 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

80.2217/100
MIPS score · -3 vs avg
32
Part D claims, 2023
$16.95
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.

KATHERINE FLEECS, OD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

80 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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 KATHERINE FLEECS, OD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/10/2018

NPI 1497245948

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

32 88% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

80.2217/100 2.878299999999996% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Optometrist share within Nebraska

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KATHERINE FLEECS, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
80.2217/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 80.2217/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%80.2%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 80.2217/100 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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KATHERINE FLEECS, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 5403 N AVE, KEARNEY, NE, 68847, with a listed phone of (308) 234-9913. NPI 1497245948 was issued on 05/10/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FLEECS 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 32 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 11 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $788 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 80.2217/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.0677, Cost 49.8379), 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

5403 N AVE
KEARNEY, NE 68847

Provider Details

NPI 1497245948
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/10/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

80.2217
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.0677
Quality
49.8379
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATHERINE FLEECS, 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.

MANDY O.D., P.C.
KEARNEY, NE

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 KATHERINE FLEECS, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$17

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.

32
Total Claims
$788
Total Drug Cost
11
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
39
Total Day Supply
849
Generic Drug Cost
$717

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23

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
15

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

Optometrist Overview

How KATHERINE FLEECS, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

KATHERINE FLEECS, OD's 32 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Nebraska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHERINE FLEECS, OD's specialty?
KATHERINE FLEECS, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in KEARNEY, Nebraska. Credentials: OD.
How much does KATHERINE FLEECS, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHERINE FLEECS, OD wrote 32 Medicare Part D claims totaling $788 in drug costs for 11 beneficiaries.
What is KATHERINE FLEECS, OD's Medicare quality score?
KATHERINE FLEECS, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.2217/100 (Quality: 85.0677, Cost: 49.8379). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KATHERINE FLEECS, OD located?
KATHERINE FLEECS, OD is located at 5403 N AVE, KEARNEY, NE, 68847. Phone: (308) 234-9913.
What is KATHERINE FLEECS, OD's NPI number?
KATHERINE FLEECS, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497245948, issued on 05/10/2018.
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 KATHERINE FLEECS, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHERINE FLEECS, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHERINE FLEECS, OD accept Medicare?
KATHERINE FLEECS, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 32 Part D claims and 11 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHERINE FLEECS, OD's credentials?
KATHERINE FLEECS, OD's NPI is 1497245948 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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