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2026 NPPES data Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist NPI 1831151414 O.D.
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Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in Wellington, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,548 in Corneal and Contact Management 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
612
Medicare Part D claims · 189 beneficiaries · Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist avg: 235
Generic prescribing
54%
generic claims · 46% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$194.82
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Larry Eklund, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 612 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 100/100
- MIPS score · +17 vs avg
- 612
- Part D claims, 2023
- 54%
- generic prescribing
- $194.82
- 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.
Larry Eklund, O.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
100 ≥ 92nd percentile 92% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Larry Eklund, O.D. sits
This provider among corneal and contact management optometrist peers
Across the 144 corneal and contact management optometrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Larry Eklund, O.D. writes more Part D claims than 67% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 93% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-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 corneal and contact management optometrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Larry Eklund, O.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Larry Eklund, O.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
612 160% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
100/100 16.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Larry Eklund, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 100/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist) - 100/100 vs national avg 83.5
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).
Larry Eklund, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 8251 WELLINGTON BLVD, Wellington, CO, 80549, with a listed phone of (970) 568-7161. NPI 1831151414 was issued on 04/06/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 612 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 189 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $128K in drug spend, split 46% brand-name and 54% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), compared with the 83.5 average among clinicians with a measured score.
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,548 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 235 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 | 1831151414 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist |
| Credentials | O.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/06/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
100
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
100
Quality
Reporting: Individual
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 Larry Eklund, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$195
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
Larry Eklund, O.D. - brand share 46.0%
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist average
46% brand-name claims vs 54% generic, on 612 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.
612
Total Claims
$128K
Total Drug Cost
189
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 999
- Total Day Supply
- 26,419
- Brand vs Generic
- 46% brand / 54% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $115K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $13K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.02
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Larry Eklund, O.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
198 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
84 claims
- Restasis 64
Restasis
64 claims
- Timolol Maleate 61
Timolol Maleate
61 claims
- Moxifloxacin 26
Moxifloxacin
26 claims
- Xiidra 22
Xiidra
22 claims
- Tobramycin-Dexamet… 19
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
19 claims
- Cyclosporine 14
Cyclosporine
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 198 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 84 |
| Restasis Cyclosporine | 64 |
| Timolol Maleate | 61 |
| Moxifloxacin Moxifloxacin Hcl | 26 |
| Xiidra Lifitegrast | 22 |
| Tobramycin-Dexamethasone Tobramycin/Dexamethasone | 19 |
| Cyclosporine | 14 |
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 11 |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Overview
How Larry Eklund, O.D. fits within the Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist landscape nationally.
1,548
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in US
52
States with Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
235
Avg Claims per Provider
Larry Eklund, O.D.'s 612 claims are above the specialty average of 235.
Nearby Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Eklund.
Dr. Kevin Anderson
OD
Ft Collins, CO
Dr. Jerry Bell
O. D.
Parker, CO
Dr. Sarah Bell
O.D.
Parker, CO
Dr. Johnna Bontadelli
O.D.
Windsor, CO
Dr. Bryce Brown
OD
Castle Rock, CO
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Larry Eklund, O.D.'s specialty? ▼
Larry Eklund, O.D. specializes in Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist and practices in Wellington, Colorado. Credentials: O.D..
How much does Larry Eklund, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Larry Eklund, O.D. wrote 612 Medicare Part D claims totaling $128K in drug costs for 189 beneficiaries.
What is Larry Eklund, O.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Larry Eklund, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Larry Eklund, O.D. located? ▼
Larry Eklund, O.D. is located at 8251 WELLINGTON BLVD, Wellington, CO, 80549. Phone: (970) 568-7161.
What is Larry Eklund, O.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Larry Eklund, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831151414, issued on 04/06/2006.
Does Larry Eklund, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Larry Eklund, O.D.'s prescribing is 46% brand-name and 54% generic drugs by claim count, with $115K in brand drug costs.
How many Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,548 Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist providers across 52 states in the US. The average Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider writes 235 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Larry Eklund, O.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Larry Eklund, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Larry Eklund, O.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Larry Eklund, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 612 Part D claims and 189 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Larry Eklund, O.D.'s credentials? ▼
Larry Eklund, O.D.'s NPI is 1831151414 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
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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