2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1295909398 OD
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MARK LANTZ, OD

Optometrist in FAIRBANKS, Alaska. 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
300
Medicare Part D claims · 88 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
66%
generic claims · 34% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.9658/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$314.03
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MARK LANTZ, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.9658/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 300 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.9658/100
MIPS score · +15 vs avg
300
Part D claims, 2023
66%
generic prescribing
$314.03
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.

MARK LANTZ, OD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

98 Top 15% higher than 85% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about MARK LANTZ, OD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/18/2008

NPI 1295909398

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

300 17% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

97.9658/100 14.865800000000007% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alaska

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Alaska providers

Alaska providers

Optometrist share within Alaska

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MARK LANTZ, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.9658/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 97.9658/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 97.9658/100 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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MARK LANTZ, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in FAIRBANKS, Alaska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1295909398. 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.

MARK LANTZ, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 2555 PHILLIPS FIELD RD, FAIRBANKS, AK, 99709, with a listed phone of (907) 328-2980. NPI 1295909398 was issued on 04/18/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LANTZ 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 300 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 88 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $73K in drug spend, split 34% brand-name and 66% 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 97.9658/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 97.6069), 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

2555 PHILLIPS FIELD RD
FAIRBANKS, AK 99709

Provider Details

NPI 1295909398
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/18/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.9658
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
97.6069
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARK LANTZ, 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.

WOLF EYE CENTER, INC.
WASILLA, AK

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 MARK LANTZ, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$314

Largest payer

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES 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

MARK LANTZ, OD — brand share 34.0%
Specialty average (est.)

34% brand-name claims vs 66% generic, on 300 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.

300
Total Claims
$73K
Total Drug Cost
88
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
611
Total Day Supply
17,576
Brand vs Generic
34% brand / 66% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$59K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.97
Gender Split
40% female / 60% 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
84
Dorzolamide Hcl
29
Timolol Maleate
21
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
17
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
16
Prednisolone Acetate
14
Travoprost
13
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How MARK LANTZ, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

MARK LANTZ, OD's 300 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Alaska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARK LANTZ, OD's specialty?
MARK LANTZ, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in FAIRBANKS, Alaska. Credentials: OD.
How much does MARK LANTZ, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARK LANTZ, OD wrote 300 Medicare Part D claims totaling $73K in drug costs for 88 beneficiaries.
What is MARK LANTZ, OD's Medicare quality score?
MARK LANTZ, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.9658/100 (Quality: 97.6069). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MARK LANTZ, OD located?
MARK LANTZ, OD is located at 2555 PHILLIPS FIELD RD, FAIRBANKS, AK, 99709. Phone: (907) 328-2980.
What is MARK LANTZ, OD's NPI number?
MARK LANTZ, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295909398, issued on 04/18/2008.
Does MARK LANTZ, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARK LANTZ, OD's prescribing is 34% brand-name and 66% generic drugs by claim count, with $59K 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 MARK LANTZ, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARK LANTZ, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide Hcl, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARK LANTZ, OD accept Medicare?
MARK LANTZ, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 300 Part D claims and 88 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARK LANTZ, OD's credentials?
MARK LANTZ, OD's NPI is 1295909398 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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