2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1558328617 OD
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NATHAN BJORK, OD

Specialist in MIDDLETOWN, 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
514
Medicare Part D claims · 121 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$17.83
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NATHAN BJORK, OD is a Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in MIDDLETOWN, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 514 claims across 121 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $17.83 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NATHAN BJORK, OD filed 514 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MIDDLETOWN, Ohio. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NATHAN BJORK, OD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/01/2006

NPI 1558328617

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

514 65% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Specialist share within Ohio

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Ohio

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — 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).

NATHAN BJORK, OD is a Specialist provider practicing in MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1558328617. 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.

NATHAN BJORK, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding OD credentials at 315 N BREIEL BLVD, MIDDLETOWN, OH, 45042, with a listed phone of (513) 424-0339. NPI 1558328617 was issued on 05/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BJORK 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 514 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 121 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $54K 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

315 N BREIEL BLVD
MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042

Provider Details

NPI 1558328617
Specialty Specialist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/01/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NATHAN BJORK, 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.

OPTOMETRIC MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC
POWELL, 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 NATHAN BJORK, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$18

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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 NATHAN BJORK, OD. To verify NATHAN BJORK, 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 · Typical

NATHAN BJORK, OD — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 514 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.

514
Total Claims
$54K
Total Drug Cost
121
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,298
Total Day Supply
38,738
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$43K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male

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
230
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
88
Brimonidine Tartrate
87
Timolol Maleate
47
Dorzolamide Hcl
15

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

Specialist Overview

How NATHAN BJORK, OD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

NATHAN BJORK, OD's 514 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Ohio

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NATHAN BJORK, OD's specialty?
NATHAN BJORK, OD specializes in Specialist and practices in MIDDLETOWN, Ohio. Credentials: OD.
How much does NATHAN BJORK, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NATHAN BJORK, OD wrote 514 Medicare Part D claims totaling $54K in drug costs for 121 beneficiaries.
Where is NATHAN BJORK, OD located?
NATHAN BJORK, OD is located at 315 N BREIEL BLVD, MIDDLETOWN, OH, 45042. Phone: (513) 424-0339.
What is NATHAN BJORK, OD's NPI number?
NATHAN BJORK, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558328617, issued on 05/01/2006.
Does NATHAN BJORK, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NATHAN BJORK, OD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $43K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NATHAN BJORK, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NATHAN BJORK, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NATHAN BJORK, OD accept Medicare?
NATHAN BJORK, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 514 Part D claims and 121 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NATHAN BJORK, OD's credentials?
NATHAN BJORK, OD's NPI is 1558328617 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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