2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1407416019
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KRISTINA AIKENS

Optometrist in GRAND FORKS, North Dakota. 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
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
75.1036/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: KRISTINA AIKENS is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in GRAND FORKS, North Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 618 claims across 160 beneficiaries — 44% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.1036/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: KRISTINA AIKENS reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75.1036 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 618 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KRISTINA AIKENS at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/17/2019

NPI 1407416019

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

618 140% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

75.1036/100 7.996399999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Optometrist share within North Dakota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KRISTINA AIKENS's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75.1036/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 75.1036/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 75.1036/100 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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KRISTINA AIKENS is a Optometrist provider practicing in GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1407416019. 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.

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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AIKENS 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 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. 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 75.1036/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 17.012), 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

1820 S 42ND ST
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201

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%
Specialty average (est.)

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.

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.

60,463
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.

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

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 75.1036/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 17.012). 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 60,463 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

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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