2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1679544696 O.D.
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RACHEL MORTENSON, O.D.

Optometrist in OELWEIN, Iowa. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 154 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

RACHEL MORTENSON, O.D. filed 1,086 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in OELWEIN, Iowa, prescribing 83% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
83%
generic prescribing

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.

RACHEL MORTENSON, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,086 Top 24% higher than 76% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about RACHEL MORTENSON, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/28/2006

NPI 1679544696

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,086 323% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Optometrist share within Iowa

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

RACHEL MORTENSON, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 208 8TH AVE SE, OELWEIN, IA, 50662, with a listed phone of (319) 283-3628. NPI 1679544696 was issued on 01/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MORTENSON 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 1,086 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 154 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $96K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. 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.

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

208 8TH AVE SE
OELWEIN, IA 50662

Provider Details

NPI 1679544696
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/28/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RACHEL MORTENSON, 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.

BRADLEY C PARSONS OD PC
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RACHEL MORTENSON, O.D. — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 1,086 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.

1,086
Total Claims
$96K
Total Drug Cost
154
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,098
Total Day Supply
23,789
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$69K
Generic Drug Cost
$25K
Opioid Claims
18 (1.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
94

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.64
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 54, 75-84: 37, 85+: 36

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RACHEL MORTENSON, 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
Furosemide
41
Levothyroxine Sodium
38
Latanoprost
36
Atorvastatin Calcium
29
Eliquis
Apixaban
28
Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hydrobromide
27
Gabapentin
27
Trazodone Hcl
23
Amlodipine Besylate
22
Metoprolol Succinate
22

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

Optometrist Overview

How RACHEL MORTENSON, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

RACHEL MORTENSON, O.D.'s 1,086 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RACHEL MORTENSON, O.D.'s specialty?
RACHEL MORTENSON, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in OELWEIN, Iowa. Credentials: O.D..
How much does RACHEL MORTENSON, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RACHEL MORTENSON, O.D. wrote 1,086 Medicare Part D claims totaling $96K in drug costs for 154 beneficiaries.
Where is RACHEL MORTENSON, O.D. located?
RACHEL MORTENSON, O.D. is located at 208 8TH AVE SE, OELWEIN, IA, 50662. Phone: (319) 283-3628.
What is RACHEL MORTENSON, O.D.'s NPI number?
RACHEL MORTENSON, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679544696, issued on 01/28/2006.
Does RACHEL MORTENSON, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RACHEL MORTENSON, O.D.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $69K in brand drug costs.
Does RACHEL MORTENSON, O.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, RACHEL MORTENSON, O.D. had 18 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
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 RACHEL MORTENSON, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RACHEL MORTENSON, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Levothyroxine Sodium, Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RACHEL MORTENSON, O.D. accept Medicare?
RACHEL MORTENSON, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,086 Part D claims and 154 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RACHEL MORTENSON, O.D.'s credentials?
RACHEL MORTENSON, O.D.'s NPI is 1679544696 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.
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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