2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1568426625 O.D.
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MICHAEL DEUTSCHER, O.D.

Optometrist in TOPEKA, Kansas. 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
480
Medicare Part D claims · 105 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
50/100
▼ 33 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL DEUTSCHER, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in TOPEKA, Kansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 480 claims across 105 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 50/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: MICHAEL DEUTSCHER, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 50 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 480 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MICHAEL DEUTSCHER, O.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/14/2006

NPI 1568426625

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

480 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

50/100 33.099999999999994% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers

Optometrist share within Kansas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL DEUTSCHER, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
50/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 50/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 50/100 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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MICHAEL DEUTSCHER, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in TOPEKA, Kansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1568426625. 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.

MICHAEL DEUTSCHER, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 3601 SW 29TH ST, TOPEKA, KS, 66614, with a listed phone of (785) 272-4583. NPI 1568426625 was issued on 04/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DEUTSCHER 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 480 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 105 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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 50/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), 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

3601 SW 29TH ST
TOPEKA, KS 66614

Provider Details

NPI 1568426625
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/14/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

50
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MICHAEL DEUTSCHER, O.D. — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 480 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.

480
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
105
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
980
Total Day Supply
28,601
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$8K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.80
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 51, 75-84: 36, 85+: 18

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
187
Timolol Maleate
128
Dorzolamide Hcl
45
Brimonidine Tartrate
44

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

Optometrist Overview

How MICHAEL DEUTSCHER, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

MICHAEL DEUTSCHER, O.D.'s 480 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Kansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL DEUTSCHER, O.D.'s specialty?
MICHAEL DEUTSCHER, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in TOPEKA, Kansas. Credentials: O.D..
How much does MICHAEL DEUTSCHER, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL DEUTSCHER, O.D. wrote 480 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 105 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL DEUTSCHER, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL DEUTSCHER, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 50/100 (Quality: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL DEUTSCHER, O.D. located?
MICHAEL DEUTSCHER, O.D. is located at 3601 SW 29TH ST, TOPEKA, KS, 66614. Phone: (785) 272-4583.
What is MICHAEL DEUTSCHER, O.D.'s NPI number?
MICHAEL DEUTSCHER, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568426625, issued on 04/14/2006.
Does MICHAEL DEUTSCHER, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL DEUTSCHER, O.D.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K 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 MICHAEL DEUTSCHER, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL DEUTSCHER, O.D.'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 MICHAEL DEUTSCHER, O.D. accept Medicare?
MICHAEL DEUTSCHER, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 480 Part D claims and 105 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL DEUTSCHER, O.D.'s credentials?
MICHAEL DEUTSCHER, O.D.'s NPI is 1568426625 with credentials O.D.. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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