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2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1215919188 DO
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Optometrist in Sistersville, West Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 60,484 in Optometrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
662
Medicare Part D claims · 167 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
54%
generic claims · 46% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$148.91
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Robert Christen, DO filed 662 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in Sistersville, West Virginia, prescribing 54% generic.
- 662
- Part D claims, 2023
- 54%
- generic prescribing
- $148.91
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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Robert Christen, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
662 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Robert Christen, DO?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
662 158% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in West Virginia
How Optometrist compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Robert Christen, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Optometrist provider holding DO credentials at 624 WELLS ST, Sistersville, WV, 26175, with a listed phone of (304) 652-2459. NPI 1215919188 was issued on 11/16/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 662 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 167 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $75K in drug spend, split 46% brand-name and 54% generic by claim count.
Optometrist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 60,484 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1215919188 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Optometrist |
| Credentials | DO |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/16/2005 |
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 Robert Christen, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$149
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
Robert Christen, DO - brand share 46.0%
Optometrist average
46% brand-name claims vs 54% generic, on 662 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.
662
Total Claims
$75K
Total Drug Cost
167
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 965
- Total Day Supply
- 25,780
- Brand vs Generic
- 46% brand / 54% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $66K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $10K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 16
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.17
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Robert Christen, DO prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
203 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide-Timolol
97 claims
- Lumigan
Lumigan
93 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate 60
Prednisolone Acetate
60 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 24
Brimonidine Tartrate
24 claims
- Timolol Maleate 24
Timolol Maleate
24 claims
- Travoprost 23
Travoprost
23 claims
- Restasis 19
Restasis
19 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 203 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 97 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 93 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 60 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 24 |
| Timolol Maleate | 24 |
| Travoprost | 23 |
| Restasis Cyclosporine | 19 |
| Tobramycin-Dexamethasone Tobramycin/Dexamethasone | 18 |
| Combigan Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Optometrist Overview
How Robert Christen, DO fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.
60,484
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider
Robert Christen, DO's 662 claims are above the specialty average of 257.
Nearby Optometrist Providers in West Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Christen.
Dr. Burton Abel
OD
Buckhannon, WV
Dr. Gino Abruzzino
O.D.
Clarksburg, WV
Dr. Krista Adams
O.D.
Ronceverte, WV
Dr. Avonlea Adkins
OD
Lewisburg, WV
Dr. Michael Adkins
OD
Lewisburg, WV
Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the West Virginia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Optometrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Christen, DO's specialty? ▼
Robert Christen, DO specializes in Optometrist and practices in Sistersville, West Virginia. Credentials: DO.
How much does Robert Christen, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Robert Christen, DO wrote 662 Medicare Part D claims totaling $75K in drug costs for 167 beneficiaries.
Where is Robert Christen, DO located? ▼
Robert Christen, DO is located at 624 WELLS ST, Sistersville, WV, 26175. Phone: (304) 652-2459.
What is Robert Christen, DO's NPI number? ▼
Robert Christen, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215919188, issued on 11/16/2005.
Does Robert Christen, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Robert Christen, DO's prescribing is 46% brand-name and 54% generic drugs by claim count, with $66K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 60,484 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 257 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Robert Christen, DO prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Robert Christen, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Robert Christen, DO accept Medicare? ▼
Robert Christen, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 662 Part D claims and 167 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Robert Christen, DO's credentials? ▼
Robert Christen, DO's NPI is 1215919188 with credentials DO. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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