2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1982037396 O.D.
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SAM FUNK, O.D.

Optometrist in COLBY, Kansas. 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
497
Medicare Part D claims · 126 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: SAM FUNK, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in COLBY, Kansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 497 claims across 126 beneficiaries — 25% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What the federal data shows

SAM FUNK, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 497 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

0/100
MIPS score · -83 vs avg
497
Part D claims, 2023
75%
generic prescribing

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SAM FUNK, 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

0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers

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

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

SAM FUNK, O.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/21/2013

NPI 1982037396

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

497 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers

Optometrist share within Kansas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 0/100 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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SAM FUNK, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in COLBY, Kansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1982037396. 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.

SAM FUNK, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 505 N FRANKLIN AVE STE B, COLBY, KS, 67701, with a listed phone of (785) 462-3348. NPI 1982037396 was issued on 08/21/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FUNK 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 497 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 126 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $21K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% 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 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), 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

505 N FRANKLIN AVE STE B
COLBY, KS 67701

Provider Details

NPI 1982037396
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/21/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

SAM FUNK, O.D. — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 497 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.

497
Total Claims
$21K
Total Drug Cost
126
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
631
Total Day Supply
16,497
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$15K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.97
Gender Split
56% female / 44% 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
199
Prednisolone Acetate
56
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
51
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
42
Ketorolac Tromethamine
25
Famciclovir
15
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
15
Timolol Maleate
12
Brimonidine Tartrate
11
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How SAM FUNK, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

SAM FUNK, O.D.'s 497 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Kansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAM FUNK, O.D.'s specialty?
SAM FUNK, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in COLBY, Kansas. Credentials: O.D..
How much does SAM FUNK, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAM FUNK, O.D. wrote 497 Medicare Part D claims totaling $21K in drug costs for 126 beneficiaries.
What is SAM FUNK, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
SAM FUNK, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SAM FUNK, O.D. located?
SAM FUNK, O.D. is located at 505 N FRANKLIN AVE STE B, COLBY, KS, 67701. Phone: (785) 462-3348.
What is SAM FUNK, O.D.'s NPI number?
SAM FUNK, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982037396, issued on 08/21/2013.
Does SAM FUNK, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SAM FUNK, O.D.'s prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $15K 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 SAM FUNK, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAM FUNK, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAM FUNK, O.D. accept Medicare?
SAM FUNK, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 497 Part D claims and 126 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAM FUNK, O.D.'s credentials?
SAM FUNK, O.D.'s NPI is 1982037396 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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