2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1124083621 O.D.
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RANDAL CHRISTIAN, O.D.

Optometrist in OPELOUSAS, Louisiana. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 319 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
55%
generic claims · 45% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$107.6
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RANDAL CHRISTIAN, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,186 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

95/100
MIPS score · +12 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
55%
generic prescribing
$107.6
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

RANDAL CHRISTIAN, 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

95 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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 RANDAL CHRISTIAN, O.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/18/2006

NPI 1124083621

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,186 751% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

95/100 11.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Optometrist share within Louisiana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 95/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 95/100 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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RANDAL CHRISTIAN, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 232 N UNION ST, OPELOUSAS, LA, 70570, with a listed phone of (337) 948-9504. NPI 1124083621 was issued on 04/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHRISTIAN 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 2,186 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 319 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $155K in drug spend, split 45% brand-name and 55% 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 95/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90), 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

232 N UNION ST
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570

Provider Details

NPI 1124083621
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/18/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90
Quality

Reporting: Individual

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 RANDAL CHRISTIAN, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$108

Largest payer

CooperVision 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

RANDAL CHRISTIAN, O.D. — brand share 45.0%
Specialty average (est.)

45% brand-name claims vs 55% generic, on 2,186 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.

2,186
Total Claims
$155K
Total Drug Cost
319
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,751
Total Day Supply
72,554
Brand vs Generic
45% brand / 55% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$125K
Generic Drug Cost
$30K
Antibiotic Claims
30

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 35, 65-74: 110, 75-84: 118, 85+: 56

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RANDAL CHRISTIAN, 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
790
Timolol Maleate
266
Brimonidine Tartrate
199
Dorzolamide Hcl
171
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
114
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
85
Vyzulta
Latanoprostene Bunod
76
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
73
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
60
Restasis
Cyclosporine
40

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

Optometrist Overview

How RANDAL CHRISTIAN, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

RANDAL CHRISTIAN, O.D.'s 2,186 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Louisiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RANDAL CHRISTIAN, O.D.'s specialty?
RANDAL CHRISTIAN, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in OPELOUSAS, Louisiana. Credentials: O.D..
How much does RANDAL CHRISTIAN, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RANDAL CHRISTIAN, O.D. wrote 2,186 Medicare Part D claims totaling $155K in drug costs for 319 beneficiaries.
What is RANDAL CHRISTIAN, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
RANDAL CHRISTIAN, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95/100 (Quality: 90). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RANDAL CHRISTIAN, O.D. located?
RANDAL CHRISTIAN, O.D. is located at 232 N UNION ST, OPELOUSAS, LA, 70570. Phone: (337) 948-9504.
What is RANDAL CHRISTIAN, O.D.'s NPI number?
RANDAL CHRISTIAN, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124083621, issued on 04/18/2006.
Does RANDAL CHRISTIAN, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RANDAL CHRISTIAN, O.D.'s prescribing is 45% brand-name and 55% generic drugs by claim count, with $125K 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 RANDAL CHRISTIAN, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RANDAL CHRISTIAN, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RANDAL CHRISTIAN, O.D. accept Medicare?
RANDAL CHRISTIAN, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,186 Part D claims and 319 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RANDAL CHRISTIAN, O.D.'s credentials?
RANDAL CHRISTIAN, O.D.'s NPI is 1124083621 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.

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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