2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1538247135 O.D.
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SAMUEL BUTLER, O.D.

Optometrist in SPENCER, Iowa. 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
784
Medicare Part D claims · 150 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.3425/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

SAMUEL BUTLER, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.3425/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 784 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

95.3425/100
MIPS score · +12 vs avg
784
Part D claims, 2023
76%
generic prescribing

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.

SAMUEL BUTLER, 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

95 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 SAMUEL BUTLER, O.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/01/2006

NPI 1538247135

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

784 205% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

95.3425/100 12.242500000000007% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Optometrist share within Iowa

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.3425/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 95.3425/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.3%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 95.3425/100 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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SAMUEL BUTLER, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in SPENCER, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1538247135. 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 BUTLER, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 3 E 18TH ST, SPENCER, IA, 51301, with a listed phone of (712) 262-1589. NPI 1538247135 was issued on 11/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUTLER 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 784 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 150 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $43K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% 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 95.3425/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90.685), 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

3 E 18TH ST
SPENCER, IA 51301

Provider Details

NPI 1538247135
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/01/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.3425
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90.685
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SAMUEL BUTLER, 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.

EYECARE CENTRE
SPENCER, IA

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SAMUEL BUTLER, O.D. — brand share 24.0%
Specialty average (est.)

24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 784 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.

784
Total Claims
$43K
Total Drug Cost
150
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,477
Total Day Supply
43,010
Brand vs Generic
24% brand / 76% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$32K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
65% female / 35% 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
271
Timolol Maleate
151
Brimonidine Tartrate
90
Dorzolamide Hcl
80
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
63
Rhopressa
Netarsudil Mesylate
31
Prednisolone Acetate
18
Restasis
Cyclosporine
18

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

Optometrist Overview

How SAMUEL BUTLER, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

SAMUEL BUTLER, O.D.'s 784 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAMUEL BUTLER, O.D.'s specialty?
SAMUEL BUTLER, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in SPENCER, Iowa. Credentials: O.D..
How much does SAMUEL BUTLER, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAMUEL BUTLER, O.D. wrote 784 Medicare Part D claims totaling $43K in drug costs for 150 beneficiaries.
What is SAMUEL BUTLER, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
SAMUEL BUTLER, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.3425/100 (Quality: 90.685). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SAMUEL BUTLER, O.D. located?
SAMUEL BUTLER, O.D. is located at 3 E 18TH ST, SPENCER, IA, 51301. Phone: (712) 262-1589.
What is SAMUEL BUTLER, O.D.'s NPI number?
SAMUEL BUTLER, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538247135, issued on 11/01/2006.
Does SAMUEL BUTLER, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SAMUEL BUTLER, O.D.'s prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $32K 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 BUTLER, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAMUEL BUTLER, 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 SAMUEL BUTLER, O.D. accept Medicare?
SAMUEL BUTLER, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 784 Part D claims and 150 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAMUEL BUTLER, O.D.'s credentials?
SAMUEL BUTLER, O.D.'s NPI is 1538247135 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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