2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1487631818 O.D.
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RUSSELL VETICK, O.D.

Optometrist in NELIGH, Nebraska. 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
290
Medicare Part D claims · 70 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
42%
generic claims · 58% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$500
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RUSSELL VETICK, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 290 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
290
Part D claims, 2023
42%
generic prescribing
$500
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

RUSSELL VETICK, O.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about RUSSELL VETICK, O.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/28/2005

NPI 1487631818

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

290 13% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Optometrist share within Nebraska

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RUSSELL VETICK, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 100/100 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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RUSSELL VETICK, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 304 N ST, NELIGH, NE, 68756, with a listed phone of (402) 887-4506. NPI 1487631818 was issued on 12/28/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VETICK 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 290 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 70 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $53K in drug spend, split 58% brand-name and 42% 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 100), 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

304 N ST
NELIGH, NE 68756

Provider Details

NPI 1487631818
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/28/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
100
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

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 RUSSELL VETICK, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$500

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

Most common payment type

Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program

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 · Brand-heavy

RUSSELL VETICK, O.D. — brand share 58.0%
Specialty average (est.)

58% brand-name claims vs 42% generic, on 290 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.

290
Total Claims
$53K
Total Drug Cost
70
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
379
Total Day Supply
10,081
Brand vs Generic
58% brand / 42% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$47K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
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 RUSSELL VETICK, O.D. 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
41
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
38
Travoprost
27
Timolol Maleate
21
Brimonidine Tartrate
19
Prednisolone Acetate
19
Restasis
Cyclosporine
19
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
17
Fluorometholone
12
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
12

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

Optometrist Overview

How RUSSELL VETICK, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

RUSSELL VETICK, O.D.'s 290 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Nebraska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RUSSELL VETICK, O.D.'s specialty?
RUSSELL VETICK, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in NELIGH, Nebraska. Credentials: O.D..
How much does RUSSELL VETICK, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RUSSELL VETICK, O.D. wrote 290 Medicare Part D claims totaling $53K in drug costs for 70 beneficiaries.
What is RUSSELL VETICK, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
RUSSELL VETICK, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RUSSELL VETICK, O.D. located?
RUSSELL VETICK, O.D. is located at 304 N ST, NELIGH, NE, 68756. Phone: (402) 887-4506.
What is RUSSELL VETICK, O.D.'s NPI number?
RUSSELL VETICK, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487631818, issued on 12/28/2005.
Does RUSSELL VETICK, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RUSSELL VETICK, O.D.'s prescribing is 58% brand-name and 42% generic drugs by claim count, with $47K 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 RUSSELL VETICK, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RUSSELL VETICK, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Lumigan, Travoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RUSSELL VETICK, O.D. accept Medicare?
RUSSELL VETICK, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 290 Part D claims and 70 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RUSSELL VETICK, O.D.'s credentials?
RUSSELL VETICK, O.D.'s NPI is 1487631818 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.
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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