2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1578511549 OD
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MELISSA BILLINGS, OD

Optometrist in URBANDALE, Iowa. 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
240
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.4423/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.1K
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MELISSA BILLINGS, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in URBANDALE, Iowa with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 240 claims across 34 beneficiaries — 20% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.4423/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $2.1K across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

MELISSA BILLINGS, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.4423/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 240 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.4423/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
240
Part D claims, 2023
80%
generic prescribing
$2.1K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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MELISSA BILLINGS, OD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

91 Top 37% higher than 63% 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

MELISSA BILLINGS, OD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/04/2006

NPI 1578511549

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

240 7% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

91.4423/100 8.342300000000009% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Optometrist share within Iowa

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MELISSA BILLINGS, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.4423/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 91.4423/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.4%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 91.4423/100 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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MELISSA BILLINGS, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in URBANDALE, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1578511549. 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.

MELISSA BILLINGS, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 2699 86TH ST, URBANDALE, IA, 50322, with a listed phone of (515) 270-2490. NPI 1578511549 was issued on 05/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BILLINGS 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 240 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 34 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% 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 91.4423/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.8847), 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

2699 86TH ST
URBANDALE, IA 50322

Provider Details

NPI 1578511549
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/04/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.4423
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
82.8847
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELISSA BILLINGS, 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.

VISION PARK FAMILY EYE CARE, LLP
URBANDALE, IA

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 MELISSA BILLINGS, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.1K

Largest payer

Lumenis BE 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 · Typical

MELISSA BILLINGS, OD — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 240 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.

240
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
339
Total Day Supply
9,297
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 21, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

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
144
Timolol Maleate
30
Dorzolamide Hcl
21
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
12

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

Optometrist Overview

How MELISSA BILLINGS, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

MELISSA BILLINGS, OD's 240 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA BILLINGS, OD's specialty?
MELISSA BILLINGS, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in URBANDALE, Iowa. Credentials: OD.
How much does MELISSA BILLINGS, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA BILLINGS, OD wrote 240 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 34 beneficiaries.
What is MELISSA BILLINGS, OD's Medicare quality score?
MELISSA BILLINGS, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.4423/100 (Quality: 82.8847). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MELISSA BILLINGS, OD located?
MELISSA BILLINGS, OD is located at 2699 86TH ST, URBANDALE, IA, 50322. Phone: (515) 270-2490.
What is MELISSA BILLINGS, OD's NPI number?
MELISSA BILLINGS, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578511549, issued on 05/04/2006.
Does MELISSA BILLINGS, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA BILLINGS, OD's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K 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 MELISSA BILLINGS, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA BILLINGS, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Dorzolamide Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA BILLINGS, OD accept Medicare?
MELISSA BILLINGS, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 240 Part D claims and 34 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA BILLINGS, OD's credentials?
MELISSA BILLINGS, OD's NPI is 1578511549 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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