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LAURA WERNER, O.D.

Optometrist in SAINT ALBANS, Vermont. 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
160
Medicare Part D claims · 71 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
65%
generic claims · 35% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LAURA WERNER, O.D. filed 160 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in SAINT ALBANS, Vermont, prescribing 65% generic.

160
Part D claims, 2023
65%
generic prescribing

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LAURA WERNER, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

160 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about LAURA WERNER, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/07/2015

NPI 1053794123

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

160 38% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Vermont

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Vermont providers

Vermont providers

Optometrist share within Vermont

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

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 WERNER, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 128 FISHER POND RD, SAINT ALBANS, VT, 05478, with a listed phone of (802) 524-9561. NPI 1053794123 was issued on 07/07/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WERNER 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 160 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 71 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $37K in drug spend, split 35% brand-name and 65% 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

128 FISHER POND RD
SAINT ALBANS, VT 05478

Provider Details

NPI 1053794123
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/07/2015

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

LAURA WERNER, O.D. — brand share 35.0%
Specialty average (est.)

35% brand-name claims vs 65% generic, on 160 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.

160
Total Claims
$37K
Total Drug Cost
71
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
250
Total Day Supply
6,311
Brand vs Generic
35% brand / 65% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$31K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.89
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LAURA WERNER, O.D. 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
23
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
16
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
13
Doxycycline Hyclate
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How LAURA WERNER, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

LAURA WERNER, O.D.'s 160 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Vermont

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA WERNER, O.D.'s specialty?
LAURA WERNER, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in SAINT ALBANS, Vermont. Credentials: O.D..
How much does LAURA WERNER, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA WERNER, O.D. wrote 160 Medicare Part D claims totaling $37K in drug costs for 71 beneficiaries.
Where is LAURA WERNER, O.D. located?
LAURA WERNER, O.D. is located at 128 FISHER POND RD, SAINT ALBANS, VT, 05478. Phone: (802) 524-9561.
What is LAURA WERNER, O.D.'s NPI number?
LAURA WERNER, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053794123, issued on 07/07/2015.
Does LAURA WERNER, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURA WERNER, O.D.'s prescribing is 35% brand-name and 65% generic drugs by claim count, with $31K 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 WERNER, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURA WERNER, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Erythromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURA WERNER, O.D. accept Medicare?
LAURA WERNER, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 160 Part D claims and 71 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA WERNER, O.D.'s credentials?
LAURA WERNER, O.D.'s NPI is 1053794123 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.
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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