2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1831768779 OD
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LEVI BLACK, OD

Optometrist in RONAN, Montana. 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
96
Medicare Part D claims · 45 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
67%
generic claims · 33% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$78.25
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LEVI BLACK, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in RONAN, Montana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 96 claims across 45 beneficiaries — 33% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $78.25 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LEVI BLACK, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 96 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LEVI BLACK, OD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/24/2021

NPI 1831768779

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

96 63% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Optometrist share within Montana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LEVI BLACK, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 100/100 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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LEVI BLACK, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in RONAN, Montana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1831768779. 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.

LEVI BLACK, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 417 MAIN ST SW, RONAN, MT, 59864, with a listed phone of (406) 676-3937. NPI 1831768779 was issued on 06/24/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLACK 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 96 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 45 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 33% brand-name and 67% 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), 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

417 MAIN ST SW
RONAN, MT 59864

Provider Details

NPI 1831768779
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/24/2021

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LEVI BLACK, 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.

MISSION VALLEY EYE CENTER INC
RONAN, MT

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 LEVI BLACK, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$78

Largest payer

CooperVision 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

LEVI BLACK, OD — brand share 33.0%
Specialty average (est.)

33% brand-name claims vs 67% generic, on 96 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.

96
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
45
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
129
Total Day Supply
3,385
Brand vs Generic
33% brand / 67% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.34
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male

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
39

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

Optometrist Overview

How LEVI BLACK, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

LEVI BLACK, OD's 96 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Montana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LEVI BLACK, OD's specialty?
LEVI BLACK, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in RONAN, Montana. Credentials: OD.
How much does LEVI BLACK, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LEVI BLACK, OD wrote 96 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 45 beneficiaries.
What is LEVI BLACK, OD's Medicare quality score?
LEVI BLACK, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LEVI BLACK, OD located?
LEVI BLACK, OD is located at 417 MAIN ST SW, RONAN, MT, 59864. Phone: (406) 676-3937.
What is LEVI BLACK, OD's NPI number?
LEVI BLACK, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831768779, issued on 06/24/2021.
Does LEVI BLACK, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LEVI BLACK, OD's prescribing is 33% brand-name and 67% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K 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 LEVI BLACK, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LEVI BLACK, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LEVI BLACK, OD accept Medicare?
LEVI BLACK, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 96 Part D claims and 45 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LEVI BLACK, OD's credentials?
LEVI BLACK, OD's NPI is 1831768779 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.
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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