2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1629153853 OD
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RANDALL MELCHERT, OD

Optometrist in BROOKFIELD, Wisconsin. 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
482
Medicare Part D claims · 126 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$974.18
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RANDALL MELCHERT, OD filed 482 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in BROOKFIELD, Wisconsin, prescribing 68% generic.

482
Part D claims, 2023
68%
generic prescribing
$974.18
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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RANDALL MELCHERT, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

482 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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 RANDALL MELCHERT, OD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/26/2006

NPI 1629153853

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

482 88% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Optometrist share within Wisconsin

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

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).

RANDALL MELCHERT, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 12750 W CAPITAL DR, BROOKFIELD, WI, 53005, with a listed phone of (262) 781-2020. NPI 1629153853 was issued on 10/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MELCHERT 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 482 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 126 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $39K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% 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.

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

12750 W CAPITAL DR
BROOKFIELD, WI 53005

Provider Details

NPI 1629153853
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/26/2006

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 RANDALL MELCHERT, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$974

Largest payer

Bausch & Lomb Americas 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

RANDALL MELCHERT, OD — brand share 32.0%
Specialty average (est.)

32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 482 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.

482
Total Claims
$39K
Total Drug Cost
126
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,130
Total Day Supply
33,090
Brand vs Generic
32% brand / 68% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$21K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RANDALL MELCHERT, OD 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
268
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
62
Timolol Maleate
33
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
24
Brimonidine Tartrate
11
Tobramycin
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How RANDALL MELCHERT, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

RANDALL MELCHERT, OD's 482 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Wisconsin

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RANDALL MELCHERT, OD's specialty?
RANDALL MELCHERT, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in BROOKFIELD, Wisconsin. Credentials: OD.
How much does RANDALL MELCHERT, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RANDALL MELCHERT, OD wrote 482 Medicare Part D claims totaling $39K in drug costs for 126 beneficiaries.
Where is RANDALL MELCHERT, OD located?
RANDALL MELCHERT, OD is located at 12750 W CAPITAL DR, BROOKFIELD, WI, 53005. Phone: (262) 781-2020.
What is RANDALL MELCHERT, OD's NPI number?
RANDALL MELCHERT, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629153853, issued on 10/26/2006.
Does RANDALL MELCHERT, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RANDALL MELCHERT, OD's prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $21K 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 RANDALL MELCHERT, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RANDALL MELCHERT, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RANDALL MELCHERT, OD accept Medicare?
RANDALL MELCHERT, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 482 Part D claims and 126 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RANDALL MELCHERT, OD's credentials?
RANDALL MELCHERT, OD's NPI is 1629153853 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.
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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