2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1598712440 OD
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RHETT BURGENER, OD

Optometrist in LAKE HAVASU CITY, Arizona. 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
540
Medicare Part D claims · 138 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
54%
generic claims · 46% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
63.3333/100
▼ 20 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: RHETT BURGENER, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in LAKE HAVASU CITY, Arizona with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 540 claims across 138 beneficiaries — 46% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 63.3333/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: RHETT BURGENER, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 63.3333 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 540 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

RHETT BURGENER, OD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/27/2006

NPI 1598712440

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

540 110% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

63.3333/100 19.766699999999993% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Optometrist share within Arizona

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RHETT BURGENER, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
63.3333/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 63.3333/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 63.3333/100 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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RHETT BURGENER, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in LAKE HAVASU CITY, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1598712440. 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.

RHETT BURGENER, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 1923 MCCULLOCH BLVD #102, LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ, 86403, with a listed phone of (928) 854-3555. NPI 1598712440 was issued on 05/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BURGENER 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 540 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 138 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $31K 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 63.3333/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 26.6667), 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

1923 MCCULLOCH BLVD #102
LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ 86403

Provider Details

NPI 1598712440
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/27/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

63.3333
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
26.6667
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

RHETT BURGENER, OD — brand share 46.0%
Specialty average (est.)

46% brand-name claims vs 54% generic, on 540 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.

540
Total Claims
$31K
Total Drug Cost
138
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
852
Total Day Supply
23,002
Brand vs Generic
46% brand / 54% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$25K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.93
Gender Split
65% female / 35% 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
Latanoprost
264
Timolol Maleate
75
Prednisolone Acetate
46
Brimonidine Tartrate
35
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
27
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
18
Restasis
Cyclosporine
18
Simbrinza
Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart
16

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

Optometrist Overview

How RHETT BURGENER, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

RHETT BURGENER, OD's 540 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RHETT BURGENER, OD's specialty?
RHETT BURGENER, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in LAKE HAVASU CITY, Arizona. Credentials: OD.
How much does RHETT BURGENER, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RHETT BURGENER, OD wrote 540 Medicare Part D claims totaling $31K in drug costs for 138 beneficiaries.
What is RHETT BURGENER, OD's Medicare quality score?
RHETT BURGENER, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 63.3333/100 (Quality: 26.6667). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RHETT BURGENER, OD located?
RHETT BURGENER, OD is located at 1923 MCCULLOCH BLVD #102, LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ, 86403. Phone: (928) 854-3555.
What is RHETT BURGENER, OD's NPI number?
RHETT BURGENER, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598712440, issued on 05/27/2006.
Does RHETT BURGENER, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RHETT BURGENER, OD's prescribing is 46% brand-name and 54% generic drugs by claim count, with $25K 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 RHETT BURGENER, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RHETT BURGENER, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RHETT BURGENER, OD accept Medicare?
RHETT BURGENER, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 540 Part D claims and 138 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RHETT BURGENER, OD's credentials?
RHETT BURGENER, OD's NPI is 1598712440 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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