2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1902897101 O.D.
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LEE NEWTON, O.D.

Optometrist in BAY CITY, Michigan. 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
234
Medicare Part D claims · 76 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
64%
generic claims · 36% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$43.61
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LEE NEWTON, O.D. filed 234 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in BAY CITY, Michigan, prescribing 64% generic.

234
Part D claims, 2023
64%
generic prescribing
$43.61
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.

LEE NEWTON, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

234 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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 LEE NEWTON, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/04/2005

NPI 1902897101

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

234 9% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Optometrist share within Michigan

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

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).

LEE NEWTON, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 3720 WILDER RD, BAY CITY, MI, 48706, with a listed phone of (989) 667-9393. NPI 1902897101 was issued on 11/04/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NEWTON 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 234 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 76 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $20K in drug spend, split 36% brand-name and 64% 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

3720 WILDER RD
BAY CITY, MI 48706

Provider Details

NPI 1902897101
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/04/2005

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 LEE NEWTON, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$44

Largest payer

BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS 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.

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LEE NEWTON, O.D.. To verify LEE NEWTON, O.D.'s current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

LEE NEWTON, O.D. — brand share 36.0%
Specialty average (est.)

36% brand-name claims vs 64% generic, on 234 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.

234
Total Claims
$20K
Total Drug Cost
76
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
462
Total Day Supply
13,156
Brand vs Generic
36% brand / 64% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$13K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LEE NEWTON, 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
93
Timolol Maleate
24
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
21
Brimonidine Tartrate
20
Prednisolone Acetate
15
Dorzolamide Hcl
14

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

Optometrist Overview

How LEE NEWTON, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

LEE NEWTON, O.D.'s 234 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Michigan

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LEE NEWTON, O.D.'s specialty?
LEE NEWTON, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in BAY CITY, Michigan. Credentials: O.D..
How much does LEE NEWTON, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LEE NEWTON, O.D. wrote 234 Medicare Part D claims totaling $20K in drug costs for 76 beneficiaries.
Where is LEE NEWTON, O.D. located?
LEE NEWTON, O.D. is located at 3720 WILDER RD, BAY CITY, MI, 48706. Phone: (989) 667-9393.
What is LEE NEWTON, O.D.'s NPI number?
LEE NEWTON, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902897101, issued on 11/04/2005.
Does LEE NEWTON, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LEE NEWTON, O.D.'s prescribing is 36% brand-name and 64% generic drugs by claim count, with $13K 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 LEE NEWTON, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LEE NEWTON, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LEE NEWTON, O.D. accept Medicare?
LEE NEWTON, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 234 Part D claims and 76 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LEE NEWTON, O.D.'s credentials?
LEE NEWTON, O.D.'s NPI is 1902897101 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.

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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