2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1780641357 O.D.
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MARC BRAITHWAITE, O.D.

Optometrist in AUBURN, Massachusetts. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 271 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: MARC BRAITHWAITE, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in AUBURN, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 271 beneficiaries — 18% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: MARC BRAITHWAITE, O.D. filed 1,104 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across AUBURN, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MARC BRAITHWAITE, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/27/2006

NPI 1780641357

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,104 330% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Optometrist share within Massachusetts

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

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).

MARC BRAITHWAITE, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in AUBURN, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1780641357. 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.

MARC BRAITHWAITE, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 385 SOUTHBRIDGE ST, AUBURN, MA, 01501, with a listed phone of (508) 856-9599. NPI 1780641357 was issued on 04/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRAITHWAITE 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 1,104 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 271 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $98K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% 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

385 SOUTHBRIDGE ST
AUBURN, MA 01501

Provider Details

NPI 1780641357
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/27/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARC BRAITHWAITE, 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.

RELIANT MEDICAL GROUP INC
WORCESTEER, MA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MARC BRAITHWAITE, O.D.. To verify MARC BRAITHWAITE, O.D.'s current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MARC BRAITHWAITE, O.D. — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 1,104 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.

1,104
Total Claims
$98K
Total Drug Cost
271
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,324
Total Day Supply
67,585
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$70K
Generic Drug Cost
$28K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.59
Gender Split
61% female / 39% 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
630
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
183
Brimonidine Tartrate
88
Timolol Maleate
56
Restasis
Cyclosporine
40
Cyclosporine
17
Prednisolone Acetate
11
Tobramycin
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How MARC BRAITHWAITE, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

MARC BRAITHWAITE, O.D.'s 1,104 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARC BRAITHWAITE, O.D.'s specialty?
MARC BRAITHWAITE, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in AUBURN, Massachusetts. Credentials: O.D..
How much does MARC BRAITHWAITE, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARC BRAITHWAITE, O.D. wrote 1,104 Medicare Part D claims totaling $98K in drug costs for 271 beneficiaries.
Where is MARC BRAITHWAITE, O.D. located?
MARC BRAITHWAITE, O.D. is located at 385 SOUTHBRIDGE ST, AUBURN, MA, 01501. Phone: (508) 856-9599.
What is MARC BRAITHWAITE, O.D.'s NPI number?
MARC BRAITHWAITE, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780641357, issued on 04/27/2006.
Does MARC BRAITHWAITE, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARC BRAITHWAITE, O.D.'s prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $70K 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 MARC BRAITHWAITE, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARC BRAITHWAITE, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARC BRAITHWAITE, O.D. accept Medicare?
MARC BRAITHWAITE, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,104 Part D claims and 271 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARC BRAITHWAITE, O.D.'s credentials?
MARC BRAITHWAITE, O.D.'s NPI is 1780641357 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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