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Nicholas Hedberg, O.D.

Optometrist in Springfield, Oregon.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 61,426 in Optometrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

Federal data, no proprietary rating. We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
38
Medicare Part D claims · 19 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 279
Generic prescribing
66%
generic claims · 34% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.9/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
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What the federal data shows

Nicholas Hedberg, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.9/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 38 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.

89.9/100
MIPS score · +6 vs avg
38
Part D claims, 2024
66%
generic prescribing
≥56th
pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)

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.

Federal trust snapshot

What official records show about Nicholas Hedberg, O.D.

Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.

  • Verified

    NPI registry status

    Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1033498415), first enumerated 08/16/2011.

    Source: CMS NPPES

  • Reported

    Medicare Part D participation

    Filed 38 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.

    Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF

  • Reported

    CMS quality reporting (MIPS)

    Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.9/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.

    Source: CMS Quality Payment Program

  • Not in federal data

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    Source: State medical board / FSMB

This trust snapshot summarizes only what appears in federal CMS/NPPES public records. It is not a composite score, star rating, patient review, or clinical recommendation. PlainDoctor never fabricates reviews or AggregateRating schema.

Compare Hedberg with other Optometrist providers

Same primary specialty, same federal CMS NPPES roster.

Also enrolled in Oregon

Other specialties in Springfield: Mental Health Counselor (443) · Pharmacist (92) · Physician Assistant (88) · Anesthesiology Physician (77)

CMS NPPES provider registry desk

NPI 1033498415 · Optometrist

NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-ABOVE · RX-TRACE · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-FINISH

  • NPI-10 1033498415
  • ENUM-MID 2011
  • TAX-MEGA 61K Optometrist
  • MIPS-ABOVE 89.9/100
  • RX-TRACE 38
  • BOOK-LIGHT 916 in Oregon
  • PHOTO-FINISH Jeanette Cross · ±0.0

MIPS final-score neighbourhood

Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity

MIPS pts

What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).

Source CMS Quality Payment Program (MIPS) As of 2023

Nicholas Hedberg, O.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.

90 ≥ 56th percentile 56% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands

0–10: 8,684 measured providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 measured providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 94,570 measured providers (21%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 measured providers (29%). This entry sits in this band. 90+: 189,403 measured providers (42%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every measured MIPS clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.

Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Nicholas Hedberg, O.D. sits

This provider among optometrist peers

Across the 6,187 optometrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Nicholas Hedberg, O.D. writes more Part D claims than 7% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 58% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

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quality, percentile: 0Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Nicholas Hedberg, O.D., Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one optometrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Nicholas Hedberg, O.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

What does the federal data show about Nicholas Hedberg, O.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/16/2011

NPI 1033498415

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

61,426 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

38 86% vs specialty avg

2024 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 279

MIPS final score

89.9/100 6.4 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.5 national avg

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers
Mental Health Counselor12.1%Massage Therapist4.8%Counselor3.8%Addiction (Substance Use Dis…3.5%Student in an Organized Heal…3.4%Clinical Social Worker3.4%Optometrist0.7%
Largest specialties in Oregon (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.9/100
vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
0%100%National avg84%89.9%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) - 89.9/100 vs national avg 83.5
How MIPS and board certification work

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).

Practice Address

5709 MAIN ST
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 726-6822

Provider Details

NPI 1033498415
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/16/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

89.8996
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
100
Quality
66.3321
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

Nicholas Hedberg, O.D. - brand share 34.0%
Optometrist average

34% brand-name claims vs 66% generic, on 38 2024 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 2024.

38
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
19
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
62.5
Total Day Supply
1,748
Brand vs Generic
34% brand / 66% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$892

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.50

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
 23

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

More Optometrist in OR → All providers in Oregon → Compare specialties →

Optometrist Overview

How Nicholas Hedberg, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

61,426
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
279
Avg Claims per Provider

Nicholas Hedberg, O.D.'s 38 claims are below the specialty average of 279.

Nationwide Optometrist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year

Two federal-record peer sets for Hedberg, both outside Oregon so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar MIPS final score

Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (89.9 here).

Jeanette Cross 89.9 NV Jeanette Lam 89.9 NV Raymond Ruckman 89.9 NV Kevin Loflin 89.9 NC

Same NPPES enumeration year (2011)

Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.

Sally Toy Auburn, CA Dale Choi Manhattan Beach, CA Justin Pao Fort Rucker, AL Jordan Hagler Colby, KS

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Oregon

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

One of 916 Optometrist providers enrolled in Oregon, 11 are shown on this page.

Dane Agost
Gresham, OR
Dr. Andrew Aker
O.D.
Portland, OR
Dr. Joseph An
O.D.
Gresham, OR
Dr. Anna Anderson
O.D.
Portland, OR
Dr. Grace Anderson
OD, MS
Albany, OR

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nicholas Hedberg, O.D.'s specialty? ▼
Nicholas Hedberg, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in Springfield, Oregon. Credentials: O.D..
How much does Nicholas Hedberg, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Nicholas Hedberg, O.D. wrote 38 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 19 beneficiaries.
What is Nicholas Hedberg, O.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Nicholas Hedberg, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.9/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 66.3). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Nicholas Hedberg, O.D. located? ▼
Nicholas Hedberg, O.D. is located at 5709 MAIN ST, Springfield, OR, 97478. Phone: (541) 726-6822.
What is Nicholas Hedberg, O.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Nicholas Hedberg, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033498415, issued on 08/16/2011.
Does Nicholas Hedberg, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Nicholas Hedberg, O.D.'s prescribing is 34% brand-name and 66% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 61,426 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 279 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nicholas Hedberg, O.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Nicholas Hedberg, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nicholas Hedberg, O.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Nicholas Hedberg, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 38 Part D claims and 19 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nicholas Hedberg, O.D.'s credentials? ▼
Nicholas Hedberg, O.D.'s NPI is 1033498415 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

View source datasets and methodology notes
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial process.

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