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ROBERT KRESS, O.D.

Optometrist in BUCKHANNON, West Virginia. 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
332
Medicare Part D claims · 93 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$187.76
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ROBERT KRESS, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in BUCKHANNON, West Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 332 claims across 93 beneficiaries — 26% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $187.76 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

ROBERT KRESS, O.D. filed 332 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, prescribing 74% generic.

332
Part D claims, 2023
74%
generic prescribing
$187.76
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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ROBERT KRESS, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/16/2012

NPI 1417202557

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

332 29% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in West Virginia

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers

West Virginia providers

Optometrist share within West Virginia

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

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).

ROBERT KRESS, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1417202557. 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.

ROBERT KRESS, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 100 W MAIN ST, BUCKHANNON, WV, 26201, with a listed phone of (304) 472-1235. NPI 1417202557 was issued on 07/16/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KRESS 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 332 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 93 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% 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

100 W MAIN ST
BUCKHANNON, WV 26201

Provider Details

NPI 1417202557
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/16/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ROBERT KRESS, O.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

MYEYEDR OPTOMETRY OF WEST VIRGINIA PLLC
BUCKHANNON, WV

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 KRESS, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$188

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 KRESS, O.D. — brand share 26.0%
Specialty average (est.)

26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 332 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.

332
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
93
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
630
Total Day Supply
17,595
Brand vs Generic
26% brand / 74% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$11K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
63% female / 37% 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
203
Timolol Maleate
42
Brimonidine Tartrate
16
Prednisolone Acetate
16

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

Optometrist Overview

How ROBERT KRESS, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

ROBERT KRESS, O.D.'s 332 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 KRESS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT KRESS, O.D.'s specialty?
ROBERT KRESS, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in BUCKHANNON, West Virginia. Credentials: O.D..
How much does ROBERT KRESS, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT KRESS, O.D. wrote 332 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 93 beneficiaries.
Where is ROBERT KRESS, O.D. located?
ROBERT KRESS, O.D. is located at 100 W MAIN ST, BUCKHANNON, WV, 26201. Phone: (304) 472-1235.
What is ROBERT KRESS, O.D.'s NPI number?
ROBERT KRESS, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417202557, issued on 07/16/2012.
Does ROBERT KRESS, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ROBERT KRESS, O.D.'s prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K 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 ROBERT KRESS, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT KRESS, 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 ROBERT KRESS, O.D. accept Medicare?
ROBERT KRESS, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 332 Part D claims and 93 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT KRESS, O.D.'s credentials?
ROBERT KRESS, O.D.'s NPI is 1417202557 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.
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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