2026 NPPES data Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist NPI 1861425662 O.D.
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LUKE WERKHOVEN, O.D.

Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist in SANTA BARBARA, California. 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
283
Medicare Part D claims · 87 beneficiaries · Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist avg: 296
Generic prescribing
40%
generic claims · 60% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$638.16
23 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LUKE WERKHOVEN, O.D. filed 283 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist in SANTA BARBARA, California, prescribing 40% generic.

283
Part D claims, 2023
40%
generic prescribing
$638.16
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.

LUKE WERKHOVEN, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

283 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 LUKE WERKHOVEN, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/08/2006

NPI 1861425662

Primary specialty

Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist

Rare

299 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

283 4% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 296

Specialty distribution in California

How Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist share within California

1. Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist share within California

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Low Vision Rehabilitation 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).

LUKE WERKHOVEN, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 5300 HOLLISTER AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93111, with a listed phone of (805) 692-6977. NPI 1861425662 was issued on 07/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WERKHOVEN 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 283 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 87 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $92K in drug spend, split 60% brand-name and 40% 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.

Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 299 enrolled providers across 39 states and an average of 296 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

5300 HOLLISTER AVE
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111

Provider Details

NPI 1861425662
Specialty Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/08/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LUKE WERKHOVEN, O.D. 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.

EYE AND VISION CARE OPTOMETRIC GROUP
SANTA BARBARA, CA

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 LUKE WERKHOVEN, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$638

Largest payer

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, 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 — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LUKE WERKHOVEN, O.D.. To verify LUKE WERKHOVEN, O.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

LUKE WERKHOVEN, O.D. — brand share 60.0%
Specialty average (est.)

60% brand-name claims vs 40% generic, on 283 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.

283
Total Claims
$92K
Total Drug Cost
87
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
554
Total Day Supply
15,936
Brand vs Generic
60% brand / 40% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$83K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.98
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 46, 75-84: 28, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LUKE WERKHOVEN, 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
71
Timolol Maleate
32
Restasis
Cyclosporine
23
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
21
Cyclosporine
16
Vyzulta
Latanoprostene Bunod
14
Cequa
Cyclosporine
11

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

Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist Overview

How LUKE WERKHOVEN, O.D. fits within the Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist landscape nationally.

299
Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist Providers in US
39
States with Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist
296
Avg Claims per Provider

LUKE WERKHOVEN, O.D.'s 283 claims are below the specialty average of 296.

Nearby Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist Providers in California

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

Compare Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LUKE WERKHOVEN, O.D.'s specialty?
LUKE WERKHOVEN, O.D. specializes in Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist and practices in SANTA BARBARA, California. Credentials: O.D..
How much does LUKE WERKHOVEN, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LUKE WERKHOVEN, O.D. wrote 283 Medicare Part D claims totaling $92K in drug costs for 87 beneficiaries.
Where is LUKE WERKHOVEN, O.D. located?
LUKE WERKHOVEN, O.D. is located at 5300 HOLLISTER AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93111. Phone: (805) 692-6977.
What is LUKE WERKHOVEN, O.D.'s NPI number?
LUKE WERKHOVEN, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861425662, issued on 07/08/2006.
Does LUKE WERKHOVEN, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LUKE WERKHOVEN, O.D.'s prescribing is 60% brand-name and 40% generic drugs by claim count, with $83K in brand drug costs.
How many Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 299 Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist providers across 39 states in the US. The average Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist provider writes 296 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LUKE WERKHOVEN, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LUKE WERKHOVEN, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LUKE WERKHOVEN, O.D. accept Medicare?
LUKE WERKHOVEN, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 283 Part D claims and 87 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LUKE WERKHOVEN, O.D.'s credentials?
LUKE WERKHOVEN, O.D.'s NPI is 1861425662 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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