2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1982860557 O.D.
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NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D.

Optometrist in CHICAGO, Illinois. 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
751
Medicare Part D claims · 180 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.5729/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.5729/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 751 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

84.5729/100
MIPS score · +1 vs avg
751
Part D claims, 2023
71%
generic prescribing

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NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

85 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 NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/04/2008

NPI 1982860557

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

751 192% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

84.5729/100 1.4729000000000099% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Optometrist share within Illinois

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
84.5729/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 84.5729/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%84.6%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 84.5729/100 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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NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 4053 N SHERIDAN RD, CHICAGO, IL, 60613, with a listed phone of (314) 369-2219. NPI 1982860557 was issued on 08/04/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ERDMAN 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 751 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 180 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $21K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% 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 84.5729/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 60.2504, Cost 67.0015), 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

4053 N SHERIDAN RD
CHICAGO, IL 60613

Provider Details

NPI 1982860557
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/04/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

84.5729
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
60.2504
Quality
67.0015
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D. 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.

COOK COUNTY
CHICAGO, IL

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

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D.. To verify NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D.'s current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D. — brand share 29.0%
Specialty average (est.)

29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 751 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.

751
Total Claims
$21K
Total Drug Cost
180
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,547
Total Day Supply
45,774
Brand vs Generic
29% brand / 71% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.45
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 99, 75-84: 32, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D. 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
320
Brimonidine Tartrate
126
Dorzolamide Hcl
97
Levobunolol Hcl
56
Timolol Maleate
48
Azelastine Hcl
37
Cromolyn Sodium
12
Prednisolone Acetate
12

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

Optometrist Overview

How NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D.'s 751 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Illinois

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D.'s specialty?
NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in CHICAGO, Illinois. Credentials: O.D..
How much does NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D. wrote 751 Medicare Part D claims totaling $21K in drug costs for 180 beneficiaries.
What is NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.5729/100 (Quality: 60.2504, Cost: 67.0015). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D. located?
NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D. is located at 4053 N SHERIDAN RD, CHICAGO, IL, 60613. Phone: (314) 369-2219.
What is NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D.'s NPI number?
NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982860557, issued on 08/04/2008.
Does NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D.'s prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K 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 NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Brimonidine Tartrate, Dorzolamide Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D. accept Medicare?
NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 751 Part D claims and 180 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D.'s credentials?
NATHANIEL ERDMAN, O.D.'s NPI is 1982860557 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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