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KRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, O.D.

Optometrist in VIRGINIA, Minnesota. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 421 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
60%
generic claims · 40% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
74.8327/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$31.66
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 74.8327/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,755 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

74.8327/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
60%
generic prescribing
$31.66
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.

KRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, O.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

75 12th percentile higher than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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 KRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, O.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/09/2014

NPI 1669885422

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,755 583% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

74.8327/100 8.267299999999992% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Optometrist share within Minnesota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
74.8327/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 74.8327/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%74.8%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 74.8327/100 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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KRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in VIRGINIA, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1669885422. 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.

KRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 602 N 6TH AVE W, VIRGINIA, MN, 55792, with a listed phone of (218) 741-4411. NPI 1669885422 was issued on 06/09/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ECKSTEIN 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 1,755 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 421 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $379K in drug spend, split 40% brand-name and 60% 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 74.8327/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 16.109), 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

602 N 6TH AVE W
VIRGINIA, MN 55792

Provider Details

NPI 1669885422
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/09/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

74.8327
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
16.109
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, 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.

SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGO
★★★★☆ 4/5
WEST FARGO, ND
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 350011
SUNDELL EYE ASSOCIATES, PA
VIRGINIA, MN

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 KRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$32

Largest payer

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, 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

KRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, O.D. — brand share 40.0%
Specialty average (est.)

40% brand-name claims vs 60% generic, on 1,755 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.

1,755
Total Claims
$379K
Total Drug Cost
421
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,231
Total Day Supply
91,859
Brand vs Generic
40% brand / 60% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$330K
Generic Drug Cost
$48K
Antibiotic Claims
38

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.06
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 169, 75-84: 159, 85+: 74

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
513
Timolol Maleate
199
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
156
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
112
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
94
Restasis
Cyclosporine
65
Brimonidine Tartrate
62
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
61
Prednisolone Acetate
56
Travoprost
50

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

Optometrist Overview

How KRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

KRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, O.D.'s 1,755 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, O.D.'s specialty?
KRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in VIRGINIA, Minnesota. Credentials: O.D..
How much does KRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, O.D. wrote 1,755 Medicare Part D claims totaling $379K in drug costs for 421 beneficiaries.
What is KRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
KRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.8327/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 16.109). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, O.D. located?
KRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, O.D. is located at 602 N 6TH AVE W, VIRGINIA, MN, 55792. Phone: (218) 741-4411.
What is KRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, O.D.'s NPI number?
KRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669885422, issued on 06/09/2014.
Does KRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, O.D.'s prescribing is 40% brand-name and 60% generic drugs by claim count, with $330K 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 KRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, O.D. accept Medicare?
KRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,755 Part D claims and 421 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, O.D.'s credentials?
KRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, O.D.'s NPI is 1669885422 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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