2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1841245685 OD
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PAUL BARNEY, OD

Optometrist in ANCHORAGE, Alaska. 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
449
Medicare Part D claims · 170 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
54%
generic claims · 46% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.0173/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$36.28
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PAUL BARNEY, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in ANCHORAGE, Alaska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 449 claims across 170 beneficiaries — 46% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.0173/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $36.28 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PAUL BARNEY, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.0173 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 449 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

PAUL BARNEY, OD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/23/2006

NPI 1841245685

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

449 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

98.0173/100 14.917300000000012% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alaska

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Alaska providers

Alaska providers

Optometrist share within Alaska

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PAUL BARNEY, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.0173/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 98.0173/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 98.0173/100 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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PAUL BARNEY, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in ANCHORAGE, Alaska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1841245685. 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.

PAUL BARNEY, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 1600 A ST STE 200, ANCHORAGE, AK, 99501, with a listed phone of (907) 272-2423. NPI 1841245685 was issued on 05/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARNEY 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 449 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 170 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $27K in drug spend, split 46% brand-name and 54% 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 98.0173/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 93.391), 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

1600 A ST STE 200
ANCHORAGE, AK 99501

Provider Details

NPI 1841245685
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/23/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

98.0173
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
93.391
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAUL BARNEY, 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.

PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE OF ALASKA INC PC
ANCHORAGE, AK

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 PAUL BARNEY, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$36

Largest payer

Ellex, 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 · Above average

PAUL BARNEY, OD — brand share 46.0%
Specialty average (est.)

46% brand-name claims vs 54% generic, on 449 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.

449
Total Claims
$27K
Total Drug Cost
170
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
611
Total Day Supply
16,236
Brand vs Generic
46% brand / 54% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.85
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
Prednisolone Acetate
170
Ofloxacin
123
Brimonidine Tartrate
41
Latanoprost
27
Travoprost
18
Timolol Maleate
17
Ketorolac Tromethamine
12

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

Optometrist Overview

How PAUL BARNEY, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

PAUL BARNEY, OD's 449 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Alaska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL BARNEY, OD's specialty?
PAUL BARNEY, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in ANCHORAGE, Alaska. Credentials: OD.
How much does PAUL BARNEY, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL BARNEY, OD wrote 449 Medicare Part D claims totaling $27K in drug costs for 170 beneficiaries.
What is PAUL BARNEY, OD's Medicare quality score?
PAUL BARNEY, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.0173/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 93.391). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PAUL BARNEY, OD located?
PAUL BARNEY, OD is located at 1600 A ST STE 200, ANCHORAGE, AK, 99501. Phone: (907) 272-2423.
What is PAUL BARNEY, OD's NPI number?
PAUL BARNEY, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841245685, issued on 05/23/2006.
Does PAUL BARNEY, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAUL BARNEY, OD's prescribing is 46% brand-name and 54% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K 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 PAUL BARNEY, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL BARNEY, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Ofloxacin, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL BARNEY, OD accept Medicare?
PAUL BARNEY, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 449 Part D claims and 170 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL BARNEY, OD's credentials?
PAUL BARNEY, OD's NPI is 1841245685 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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