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KURT FINKLANG, O.D.

Optometrist in TROY, Missouri. 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
282
Medicare Part D claims · 60 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
32.3498/100
▼ 51 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: KURT FINKLANG, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in TROY, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 282 claims across 60 beneficiaries — 25% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 32.3498/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: KURT FINKLANG, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 32.3498 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 282 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KURT FINKLANG, O.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/20/2006

NPI 1447225867

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

282 10% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

32.3498/100 50.75019999999999% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Optometrist share within Missouri

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
32.3498/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 32.3498/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%32.3%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 32.3498/100 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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KURT FINKLANG, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in TROY, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1447225867. 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.

KURT FINKLANG, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 84 PROFESSIONAL PKWY, TROY, MO, 63379, with a listed phone of (636) 462-2110. NPI 1447225867 was issued on 02/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FINKLANG 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 282 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 60 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% 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 32.3498/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 31.545), 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

84 PROFESSIONAL PKWY
TROY, MO 63379

Provider Details

NPI 1447225867
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/20/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

32.3498
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
31.545
Quality
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

KURT FINKLANG, O.D. — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 282 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.

282
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
60
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
495
Total Day Supply
14,118
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$10K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 24, 75-84: 22, 85+: 14

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
134
Timolol Maleate
82
Fluorometholone
13

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

Optometrist Overview

How KURT FINKLANG, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

KURT FINKLANG, O.D.'s 282 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Missouri

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KURT FINKLANG, O.D.'s specialty?
KURT FINKLANG, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in TROY, Missouri. Credentials: O.D..
How much does KURT FINKLANG, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KURT FINKLANG, O.D. wrote 282 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 60 beneficiaries.
What is KURT FINKLANG, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
KURT FINKLANG, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 32.3498/100 (Quality: 31.545). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KURT FINKLANG, O.D. located?
KURT FINKLANG, O.D. is located at 84 PROFESSIONAL PKWY, TROY, MO, 63379. Phone: (636) 462-2110.
What is KURT FINKLANG, O.D.'s NPI number?
KURT FINKLANG, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447225867, issued on 02/20/2006.
Does KURT FINKLANG, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KURT FINKLANG, O.D.'s prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K 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 KURT FINKLANG, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KURT FINKLANG, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Fluorometholone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KURT FINKLANG, O.D. accept Medicare?
KURT FINKLANG, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 282 Part D claims and 60 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KURT FINKLANG, O.D.'s credentials?
KURT FINKLANG, O.D.'s NPI is 1447225867 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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