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2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1396813473 O.D.
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Optometrist in Kansas City, Missouri.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 60,484 in Optometrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
285
Medicare Part D claims · 152 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
45%
generic claims · 55% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.9/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$1.1K
31 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Lynn Gaston, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.9/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 285 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 89.9/100
- MIPS score · +7 vs avg
- 285
- Part D claims, 2023
- 45%
- generic prescribing
- $1.1K
- 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.
Lynn Gaston, O.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
90 Top 42% higher than 58% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Lynn Gaston, O.D. sits
This provider among optometrist peers
Across the 6,527 optometrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Lynn Gaston, O.D. writes more Part D claims than 42% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 60% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one optometrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Lynn Gaston, O.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Lynn Gaston, O.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
285 11% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
89.9/100 6.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Missouri
How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Missouri providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Lynn Gaston, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 89.9/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Optometrist) - 89.9/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Lynn Gaston, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 4240 BLUE RIDGE BLVD STE 1000, Kansas City, MO, 64133, with a listed phone of (816) 358-3600. NPI 1396813473 was issued on 11/30/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 285 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 152 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $76K in drug spend, split 55% brand-name and 45% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89.9/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 66.3), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Optometrist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 60,484 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1396813473 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Optometrist |
| Credentials | O.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 11/30/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
89.8893
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
66.2976
Cost
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Lynn Gaston, 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.
Silverstein Eye Centers PC
Kansas City, MO
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 Lynn Gaston, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.1K
Largest payer
ABBVIE 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
Lynn Gaston, O.D. - brand share 55.0%
Optometrist average
55% brand-name claims vs 45% generic, on 285 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.
285
Total Claims
$76K
Total Drug Cost
152
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 470
- Total Day Supply
- 12,696
- Brand vs Generic
- 55% brand / 45% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $59K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $16K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.38
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 20, 65-74: 59, 75-84: 55, 85+: 18
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lynn Gaston, O.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
60 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
30 claims
- Tobramycin-Dexamet…
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
28 claims
- Restasis
Restasis
24 claims
- Lumigan 23
Lumigan
23 claims
- Cyclosporine 19
Cyclosporine
19 claims
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl 17
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
17 claims
- Ketorolac Trometha… 12
Ketorolac Tromethamine
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 60 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 30 |
| Tobramycin-Dexamethasone Tobramycin/Dexamethasone | 28 |
| Restasis Cyclosporine | 24 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 23 |
| Cyclosporine | 19 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 17 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Optometrist Overview
How Lynn Gaston, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.
60,484
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider
Lynn Gaston, O.D.'s 285 claims are above the specialty average of 257.
Nearby Optometrist Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gaston.
Dr. Barbara Aalbers
OD
Saint Louis, MO
Fyizza Abbas
Overland, MO
Dr. Carl Abbott
OD
Mexico, MO
Dr. Amanda Adkisson
OD
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Cathryn Ahearn
OD
Hannibal, MO
Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Missouri medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lynn Gaston, O.D.'s specialty? ▼
Lynn Gaston, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in Kansas City, Missouri. Credentials: O.D..
How much does Lynn Gaston, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lynn Gaston, O.D. wrote 285 Medicare Part D claims totaling $76K in drug costs for 152 beneficiaries.
What is Lynn Gaston, O.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Lynn Gaston, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.9/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 66.3). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Lynn Gaston, O.D. located? ▼
Lynn Gaston, O.D. is located at 4240 BLUE RIDGE BLVD STE 1000, Kansas City, MO, 64133. Phone: (816) 358-3600.
What is Lynn Gaston, O.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Lynn Gaston, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396813473, issued on 11/30/2006.
Does Lynn Gaston, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lynn Gaston, O.D.'s prescribing is 55% brand-name and 45% generic drugs by claim count, with $59K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 60,484 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 257 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lynn Gaston, O.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lynn Gaston, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Tobramycin-Dexamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lynn Gaston, O.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Lynn Gaston, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 285 Part D claims and 152 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lynn Gaston, O.D.'s credentials? ▼
Lynn Gaston, O.D.'s NPI is 1396813473 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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