2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1760796577 OD
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LAURA BUISSON, OD

Optometrist in THIBODAUX, Louisiana. 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 · 576 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
43%
generic claims · 57% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.6K
61 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LAURA BUISSON, OD filed 2,444 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in THIBODAUX, Louisiana, prescribing 43% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
43%
generic prescribing
$1.6K
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.

LAURA BUISSON, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,444 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about LAURA BUISSON, OD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/04/2010

NPI 1760796577

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,444 851% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Optometrist share within Louisiana

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Optometrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Optometrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

LAURA BUISSON, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 900 N CANAL BLVD, THIBODAUX, LA, 70301, with a listed phone of (985) 446-3226. NPI 1760796577 was issued on 08/04/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUISSON 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 2,444 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 576 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 57% brand-name and 43% 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.

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

900 N CANAL BLVD
THIBODAUX, LA 70301

Provider Details

NPI 1760796577
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/04/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAURA BUISSON, OD 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.

CAMILE L. CHIASSON, O.D., APOC
THIBODAUX, LA

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 LAURA BUISSON, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.6K

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 · Brand-heavy

LAURA BUISSON, OD — brand share 57.0%
Specialty average (est.)

57% brand-name claims vs 43% generic, on 2,444 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.

2,444
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
576
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,216
Total Day Supply
121,874
Brand vs Generic
57% brand / 43% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.1M
Generic Drug Cost
$35K
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.32
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 83, 65-74: 225, 75-84: 192, 85+: 76

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What LAURA BUISSON, OD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Latanoprost
767
Restasis
Cyclosporine
316
Timolol Maleate
239
Brimonidine Tartrate
139
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
133
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
115
Prednisolone Acetate
94
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
78
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
77
Simbrinza
Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart
52

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

Optometrist Overview

How LAURA BUISSON, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

LAURA BUISSON, OD's 2,444 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Louisiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA BUISSON, OD's specialty?
LAURA BUISSON, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in THIBODAUX, Louisiana. Credentials: OD.
How much does LAURA BUISSON, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA BUISSON, OD wrote 2,444 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 576 beneficiaries.
Where is LAURA BUISSON, OD located?
LAURA BUISSON, OD is located at 900 N CANAL BLVD, THIBODAUX, LA, 70301. Phone: (985) 446-3226.
What is LAURA BUISSON, OD's NPI number?
LAURA BUISSON, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760796577, issued on 08/04/2010.
Does LAURA BUISSON, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURA BUISSON, OD's prescribing is 57% brand-name and 43% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.1M 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 LAURA BUISSON, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURA BUISSON, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Restasis, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURA BUISSON, OD accept Medicare?
LAURA BUISSON, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,444 Part D claims and 576 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA BUISSON, OD's credentials?
LAURA BUISSON, OD's NPI is 1760796577 with credentials OD. 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.
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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