2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1700843307
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SAMUEL BARON

Optometrist in GOLDEN, Colorado. 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
138
Medicare Part D claims · 36 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
58%
generic claims · 42% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$336
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SAMUEL BARON is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in GOLDEN, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 138 claims across 36 beneficiaries — 42% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $336 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SAMUEL BARON filed 138 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GOLDEN, Colorado. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SAMUEL BARON at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/27/2006

NPI 1700843307

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

138 46% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Optometrist share within Colorado

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

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.

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SAMUEL BARON is a Optometrist provider practicing in GOLDEN, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1700843307. 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.

SAMUEL BARON appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider at 2301 FORD ST, GOLDEN, CO, 80401, with a listed phone of (303) 278-2020. NPI 1700843307 was issued on 04/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARON 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 138 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 36 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $40K in drug spend, split 42% brand-name and 58% 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

2301 FORD ST
GOLDEN, CO 80401

Provider Details

NPI 1700843307
Specialty Optometrist
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/27/2006

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 SAMUEL BARON. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$336

Largest payer

Optos, 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

SAMUEL BARON — brand share 42.0%
Specialty average (est.)

42% brand-name claims vs 58% generic, on 138 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.

138
Total Claims
$40K
Total Drug Cost
36
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
290
Total Day Supply
8,407
Brand vs Generic
42% brand / 58% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$31K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
Gender Split
58% female / 42% 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
48
Brimonidine Tartrate
15
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
12
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
11
Timolol Maleate
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How SAMUEL BARON fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

SAMUEL BARON's 138 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAMUEL BARON's specialty?
SAMUEL BARON specializes in Optometrist and practices in GOLDEN, Colorado.
How much does SAMUEL BARON prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAMUEL BARON wrote 138 Medicare Part D claims totaling $40K in drug costs for 36 beneficiaries.
Where is SAMUEL BARON located?
SAMUEL BARON is located at 2301 FORD ST, GOLDEN, CO, 80401. Phone: (303) 278-2020.
What is SAMUEL BARON's NPI number?
SAMUEL BARON's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700843307, issued on 04/27/2006.
Does SAMUEL BARON prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SAMUEL BARON's prescribing is 42% brand-name and 58% generic drugs by claim count, with $31K 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 SAMUEL BARON prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAMUEL BARON's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Brimonidine Tartrate, Combigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAMUEL BARON accept Medicare?
SAMUEL BARON appears in CMS Medicare data with 138 Part D claims and 36 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAMUEL BARON's credentials?
SAMUEL BARON's NPI is 1700843307. 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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