2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1144453002 O.D.
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MARCUS APPY, O.D.

Optometrist in ARCATA, 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
365
Medicare Part D claims · 108 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
47%
generic claims · 53% 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
$69.02
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MARCUS APPY, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in ARCATA, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 365 claims across 108 beneficiaries — 53% 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 $69.02 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MARCUS APPY, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 365 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MARCUS APPY, O.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/26/2009

NPI 1144453002

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

365 42% 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 California

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Optometrist share within California

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MARCUS APPY, O.D.'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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MARCUS APPY, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in ARCATA, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1144453002. 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.

MARCUS APPY, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 851 BAYSIDE RD, ARCATA, CA, 95521, with a listed phone of (707) 822-7641. NPI 1144453002 was issued on 08/26/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what APPY 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 365 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 108 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $49K in drug spend, split 53% brand-name and 47% 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

851 BAYSIDE RD
ARCATA, CA 95521

Provider Details

NPI 1144453002
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/26/2009

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 MARCUS APPY, 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.

APPY PROFESSIONAL OPTOMETRIC CORPORATION
ARCATA, 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 MARCUS APPY, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$69

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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 MARCUS APPY, O.D.. To verify MARCUS APPY, 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

MARCUS APPY, O.D. — brand share 53.0%
Specialty average (est.)

53% brand-name claims vs 47% generic, on 365 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.

365
Total Claims
$49K
Total Drug Cost
108
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
609
Total Day Supply
16,961
Brand vs Generic
53% brand / 47% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$39K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.83
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
185
Prednisolone Acetate
19
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
16
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
14
Timolol Maleate
14
Brimonidine Tartrate
13
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
12

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

Optometrist Overview

How MARCUS APPY, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

MARCUS APPY, O.D.'s 365 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARCUS APPY, O.D.'s specialty?
MARCUS APPY, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in ARCATA, California. Credentials: O.D..
How much does MARCUS APPY, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARCUS APPY, O.D. wrote 365 Medicare Part D claims totaling $49K in drug costs for 108 beneficiaries.
What is MARCUS APPY, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MARCUS APPY, O.D. 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 MARCUS APPY, O.D. located?
MARCUS APPY, O.D. is located at 851 BAYSIDE RD, ARCATA, CA, 95521. Phone: (707) 822-7641.
What is MARCUS APPY, O.D.'s NPI number?
MARCUS APPY, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144453002, issued on 08/26/2009.
Does MARCUS APPY, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARCUS APPY, O.D.'s prescribing is 53% brand-name and 47% generic drugs by claim count, with $39K 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 MARCUS APPY, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARCUS APPY, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Xiidra. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARCUS APPY, O.D. accept Medicare?
MARCUS APPY, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 365 Part D claims and 108 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARCUS APPY, O.D.'s credentials?
MARCUS APPY, O.D.'s NPI is 1144453002 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.
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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