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2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1407416019
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Optometrist in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 60,484 in Optometrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
618
Medicare Part D claims · 160 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
56%
generic claims · 44% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75.1/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Kristina Aikens reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75.1/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 618 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75.1/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 618
- Part D claims, 2023
- 56%
- generic prescribing
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.
Kristina Aikens's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Kristina Aikens sits
This provider among optometrist peers
Across the 6,527 optometrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kristina Aikens writes more Part D claims than 70% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 26% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one optometrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Kristina Aikens. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Kristina Aikens?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
618 140% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75.1/100 8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Dakota
How Optometrist compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Kristina Aikens's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Optometrist) - 75.1/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Kristina Aikens appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider at 1820 S 42ND ST, Grand Forks, ND, 58201, with a listed phone of (701) 775-3151. NPI 1407416019 was issued on 06/17/2019.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 618 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 160 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $132K in drug spend, split 44% brand-name and 56% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 17), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Optometrist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 60,484 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1407416019 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Optometrist |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/17/2019 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75.1036
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
17.012
Cost
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kristina Aikens 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.
North Dakota Eye Clinic Ltd
Grand Forks, ND
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Kristina Aikens - brand share 44.0%
Optometrist average
44% brand-name claims vs 56% generic, on 618 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.
618
Total Claims
$132K
Total Drug Cost
160
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,017
- Total Day Supply
- 28,231
- Brand vs Generic
- 44% brand / 56% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $123K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $9K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.19
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 14, 65-74: 57, 75-84: 56, 85+: 33
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kristina Aikens prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
179 claims
- Restasis 69
Restasis
69 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 60
Brimonidine Tartrate
60 claims
- Rocklatan 46
Rocklatan
46 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 43
Dorzolamide-Timolol
43 claims
- Lumigan 27
Lumigan
27 claims
- Vyzulta 17
Vyzulta
17 claims
- Erythromycin 15
Erythromycin
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 179 |
| Restasis Cyclosporine | 69 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 60 |
| Rocklatan Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost | 46 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 43 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 27 |
| Vyzulta Latanoprostene Bunod | 17 |
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 15 |
| Fluorometholone | 13 |
| Tobramycin-Dexamethasone Tobramycin/Dexamethasone | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Optometrist Overview
How Kristina Aikens fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.
60,484
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider
Kristina Aikens's 618 claims are above the specialty average of 257.
Nearby Optometrist Providers in North Dakota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Aikens.
Dr. Wayne Aberle
O.D.
Bismarck, ND
Dr. Jessica Ahmann
O.D.
Minot, ND
Dr. Allison Anderson
OD
Williston, ND
Dr. Mark Andre
O.D.
Crosby, ND
Dr. Stacey Archibald
B.SC., O.D.
Fargo, ND
Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Dakota medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Optometrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kristina Aikens's specialty? ▼
Kristina Aikens specializes in Optometrist and practices in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
How much does Kristina Aikens prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kristina Aikens wrote 618 Medicare Part D claims totaling $132K in drug costs for 160 beneficiaries.
What is Kristina Aikens's Medicare quality score? ▼
Kristina Aikens has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.1/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 17). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Kristina Aikens located? ▼
Kristina Aikens is located at 1820 S 42ND ST, Grand Forks, ND, 58201. Phone: (701) 775-3151.
What is Kristina Aikens's NPI number? ▼
Kristina Aikens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407416019, issued on 06/17/2019.
Does Kristina Aikens prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kristina Aikens's prescribing is 44% brand-name and 56% generic drugs by claim count, with $123K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 60,484 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 257 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kristina Aikens prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kristina Aikens's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Restasis, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kristina Aikens accept Medicare? ▼
Kristina Aikens appears in CMS Medicare data with 618 Part D claims and 160 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kristina Aikens's credentials? ▼
Kristina Aikens's NPI is 1407416019. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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