2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1659364909
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RICHARD SKOTOWSKI

Optometrist in MOUNT VERNON, 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
136
Medicare Part D claims · 37 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

RICHARD SKOTOWSKI filed 136 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in MOUNT VERNON, Iowa, prescribing 68% generic.

136
Part D claims, 2023
68%
generic prescribing

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RICHARD SKOTOWSKI's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

136 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 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 RICHARD SKOTOWSKI?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/23/2005

NPI 1659364909

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

136 47% 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).

RICHARD SKOTOWSKI appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider at 202 GLENN ST SE, MOUNT VERNON, IA, 52314, with a listed phone of (319) 895-8888. NPI 1659364909 was issued on 08/23/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SKOTOWSKI 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 136 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 37 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K 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

202 GLENN ST SE
MOUNT VERNON, IA 52314

Provider Details

NPI 1659364909
Specialty Optometrist
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/23/2005

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

RICHARD SKOTOWSKI — brand share 32.0%
Specialty average (est.)

32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 136 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.

136
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
37
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
230
Total Day Supply
6,642
Brand vs Generic
32% brand / 68% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$10K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RICHARD SKOTOWSKI 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
45
Timolol Maleate
19
Brimonidine Tartrate
18
Dorzolamide Hcl
14
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
13

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

Optometrist Overview

How RICHARD SKOTOWSKI fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

RICHARD SKOTOWSKI's 136 claims are below 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 SKOTOWSKI.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD SKOTOWSKI's specialty?
RICHARD SKOTOWSKI specializes in Optometrist and practices in MOUNT VERNON, Iowa.
How much does RICHARD SKOTOWSKI prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD SKOTOWSKI wrote 136 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 37 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD SKOTOWSKI located?
RICHARD SKOTOWSKI is located at 202 GLENN ST SE, MOUNT VERNON, IA, 52314. Phone: (319) 895-8888.
What is RICHARD SKOTOWSKI's NPI number?
RICHARD SKOTOWSKI's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659364909, issued on 08/23/2005.
Does RICHARD SKOTOWSKI prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD SKOTOWSKI's prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K 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 RICHARD SKOTOWSKI prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD SKOTOWSKI'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 RICHARD SKOTOWSKI accept Medicare?
RICHARD SKOTOWSKI appears in CMS Medicare data with 136 Part D claims and 37 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD SKOTOWSKI's credentials?
RICHARD SKOTOWSKI's NPI is 1659364909. 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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