2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1518930064 OD
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MATTHEW NEAL, OD

Optometrist in LAKEWOOD, Colorado. 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
928
Medicare Part D claims · 268 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MATTHEW NEAL, OD filed 928 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in LAKEWOOD, Colorado, prescribing 89% generic.

928
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing

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 NEAL, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

928 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about MATTHEW NEAL, OD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/07/2006

NPI 1518930064

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

928 261% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Optometrist share within Colorado

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

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).

MATTHEW NEAL, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 8383 W ALAMEDA AVE, LAKEWOOD, CO, 80226, with a listed phone of (303) 338-4545. NPI 1518930064 was issued on 02/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NEAL 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 928 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 268 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $25K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% 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

8383 W ALAMEDA AVE
LAKEWOOD, CO 80226

Provider Details

NPI 1518930064
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/07/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MATTHEW NEAL, 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.

COLORADO PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP PC
DENVER, CO

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MATTHEW NEAL, OD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 928 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.

928
Total Claims
$25K
Total Drug Cost
268
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,209
Total Day Supply
65,061
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$11K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MATTHEW NEAL, 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
365
Timolol Maleate
171
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
99
Brimonidine Tartrate
84
Cyclosporine
57
Dorzolamide Hcl
35
Prednisolone Acetate
25
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
16
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
13
Fluorometholone
13

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

Optometrist Overview

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

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

MATTHEW NEAL, OD's 928 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MATTHEW NEAL, OD's specialty?
MATTHEW NEAL, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in LAKEWOOD, Colorado. Credentials: OD.
How much does MATTHEW NEAL, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MATTHEW NEAL, OD wrote 928 Medicare Part D claims totaling $25K in drug costs for 268 beneficiaries.
Where is MATTHEW NEAL, OD located?
MATTHEW NEAL, OD is located at 8383 W ALAMEDA AVE, LAKEWOOD, CO, 80226. Phone: (303) 338-4545.
What is MATTHEW NEAL, OD's NPI number?
MATTHEW NEAL, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518930064, issued on 02/07/2006.
Does MATTHEW NEAL, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MATTHEW NEAL, OD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K 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 NEAL, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MATTHEW NEAL, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MATTHEW NEAL, OD accept Medicare?
MATTHEW NEAL, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 928 Part D claims and 268 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MATTHEW NEAL, OD's credentials?
MATTHEW NEAL, OD's NPI is 1518930064 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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