2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1669438636 OD
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MATTHEW HUNTER, OD

Optometrist in PHOENIX, Arizona. 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
980
Medicare Part D claims · 247 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
67%
generic claims · 33% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.1398/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$222.13
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MATTHEW HUNTER, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.1398/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 980 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

84.1398/100
MIPS score · +1 vs avg
980
Part D claims, 2023
67%
generic prescribing
$222.13
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.

MATTHEW HUNTER, OD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

84 45th percentile higher than 45% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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 MATTHEW HUNTER, OD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/26/2006

NPI 1669438636

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

980 281% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

84.1398/100 1.0397999999999996% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Optometrist share within Arizona

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MATTHEW HUNTER, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
84.1398/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 84.1398/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 84.1398/100 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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MATTHEW HUNTER, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 4800 N 22ND ST, PHOENIX, AZ, 85016, with a listed phone of (602) 955-1000. NPI 1669438636 was issued on 04/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HUNTER 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 980 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 247 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $90K in drug spend, split 33% brand-name and 67% 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 84.1398/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 93.9392, Cost 53.1936), 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

4800 N 22ND ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85016

Provider Details

NPI 1669438636
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/26/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

84.1398
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
93.9392
Quality
53.1936
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MATTHEW HUNTER, 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.

BARNET DULANEY PERKINS EYE CENTER, PC
PHOENIX, AZ
SOUTHWESTERN EYE CENTER LTD
SAFFORD, AZ

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 MATTHEW HUNTER, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$222

Largest payer

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, 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

MATTHEW HUNTER, OD — brand share 33.0%
Specialty average (est.)

33% brand-name claims vs 67% generic, on 980 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.

980
Total Claims
$90K
Total Drug Cost
247
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,645
Total Day Supply
45,734
Brand vs Generic
33% brand / 67% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$64K
Generic Drug Cost
$26K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 99, 75-84: 94, 85+: 42

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MATTHEW HUNTER, 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
332
Timolol Maleate
164
Brimonidine Tartrate
96
Prednisolone Acetate
90
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
65
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
38
Dorzolamide Hcl
31
Travoprost
29
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
24
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
18

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

Optometrist Overview

How MATTHEW HUNTER, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

MATTHEW HUNTER, OD's 980 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MATTHEW HUNTER, OD's specialty?
MATTHEW HUNTER, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in PHOENIX, Arizona. Credentials: OD.
How much does MATTHEW HUNTER, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MATTHEW HUNTER, OD wrote 980 Medicare Part D claims totaling $90K in drug costs for 247 beneficiaries.
What is MATTHEW HUNTER, OD's Medicare quality score?
MATTHEW HUNTER, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.1398/100 (Quality: 93.9392, Cost: 53.1936). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MATTHEW HUNTER, OD located?
MATTHEW HUNTER, OD is located at 4800 N 22ND ST, PHOENIX, AZ, 85016. Phone: (602) 955-1000.
What is MATTHEW HUNTER, OD's NPI number?
MATTHEW HUNTER, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669438636, issued on 04/26/2006.
Does MATTHEW HUNTER, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MATTHEW HUNTER, OD's prescribing is 33% brand-name and 67% generic drugs by claim count, with $64K 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 MATTHEW HUNTER, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MATTHEW HUNTER, 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 MATTHEW HUNTER, OD accept Medicare?
MATTHEW HUNTER, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 980 Part D claims and 247 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MATTHEW HUNTER, OD's credentials?
MATTHEW HUNTER, OD's NPI is 1669438636 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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