2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1831120096 OD
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MARK RUFF, OD

Optometrist in MARIETTA, Ohio. 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
974
Medicare Part D claims · 188 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$161.84
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MARK RUFF, OD filed 974 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in MARIETTA, Ohio, prescribing 72% generic.

974
Part D claims, 2023
72%
generic prescribing
$161.84
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 RUFF, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

974 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 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 MARK RUFF, OD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/06/2006

NPI 1831120096

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

974 279% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Optometrist share within Ohio

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

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).

MARK RUFF, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 111 3RD ST, MARIETTA, OH, 45750, with a listed phone of (740) 373-2069. NPI 1831120096 was issued on 07/06/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RUFF 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 974 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 188 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $389K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% 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

111 3RD ST
MARIETTA, OH 45750

Provider Details

NPI 1831120096
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/06/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARK RUFF, 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.

EYE CARE ASSOCIATES OF BEVERLY LLC
BEVERLY, OH
EYE CARE ASSOCIATES OF MARIETTA LLC
MARIETTA, OH
EYE CARE OF MCCONNELSVILLE LLC
MCCONNELSVILLE, OH

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 RUFF, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$162

Largest payer

LKC Technologies, 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 — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MARK RUFF, OD. To verify MARK RUFF, OD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

MARK RUFF, OD — brand share 28.0%
Specialty average (est.)

28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 974 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.

974
Total Claims
$389K
Total Drug Cost
188
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,709
Total Day Supply
48,194
Brand vs Generic
28% brand / 72% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$368K
Generic Drug Cost
$21K
Antibiotic Claims
23

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.98
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 94, 75-84: 65, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MARK RUFF, OD 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
372
Timolol Maleate
160
Brimonidine Tartrate
64
Restasis
Cyclosporine
44
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
41
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
40
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
34
Dorzolamide Hcl
26
Cyclosporine
22
Prednisolone Acetate
21

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

Optometrist Overview

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

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

MARK RUFF, OD's 974 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Ohio

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARK RUFF, OD's specialty?
MARK RUFF, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in MARIETTA, Ohio. Credentials: OD.
How much does MARK RUFF, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARK RUFF, OD wrote 974 Medicare Part D claims totaling $389K in drug costs for 188 beneficiaries.
Where is MARK RUFF, OD located?
MARK RUFF, OD is located at 111 3RD ST, MARIETTA, OH, 45750. Phone: (740) 373-2069.
What is MARK RUFF, OD's NPI number?
MARK RUFF, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831120096, issued on 07/06/2006.
Does MARK RUFF, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARK RUFF, OD's prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $368K 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 RUFF, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARK RUFF, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARK RUFF, OD accept Medicare?
MARK RUFF, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 974 Part D claims and 188 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARK RUFF, OD's credentials?
MARK RUFF, OD's NPI is 1831120096 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.
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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