2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1649230624 OD
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STACEY RITZ, OD

Optometrist in LATHAM, New York. 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
477
Medicare Part D claims · 210 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
50%
generic claims · 50% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.8847/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.3K
69 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

STACEY RITZ, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.8847/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 477 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

79.8847/100
MIPS score · -3 vs avg
477
Part D claims, 2023
50%
generic prescribing
$1.3K
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.

STACEY RITZ, OD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

80 30th percentile higher than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What does the federal data show about STACEY RITZ, OD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/24/2006

NPI 1649230624

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

477 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

79.8847/100 3.215299999999999% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New York

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Optometrist share within New York

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

STACEY RITZ, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.8847/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 79.8847/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 79.8847/100 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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STACEY RITZ, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 713 TROY SCHENECTADY ROAD, LATHAM, NY, 12110, with a listed phone of (518) 782-7827. NPI 1649230624 was issued on 03/24/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RITZ 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 477 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 210 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $192K in drug spend, split 50% brand-name and 50% 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 79.8847/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 32.949), 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

713 TROY SCHENECTADY ROAD
LATHAM, NY 12110

Provider Details

NPI 1649230624
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/24/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

79.8847
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
32.949
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STACEY RITZ, OD 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.

ROBERT E BRASS MD PLLC
CLIFTON PARK, NY

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 STACEY RITZ, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.3K

Largest payer

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, 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.

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to STACEY RITZ, OD. To verify STACEY RITZ, OD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

STACEY RITZ, OD — brand share 50.0%
Specialty average (est.)

50% brand-name claims vs 50% generic, on 477 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.

477
Total Claims
$192K
Total Drug Cost
210
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
898
Total Day Supply
24,227
Brand vs Generic
50% brand / 50% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$184K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.91
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 108, 75-84: 66, 85+: 24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What STACEY RITZ, OD 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
113
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
69
Restasis
Cyclosporine
64
Vyzulta
Latanoprostene Bunod
35
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
34
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
26
Timolol Maleate
22
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
19
Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim
Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim
14
Bromfenac Sodium
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How STACEY RITZ, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

STACEY RITZ, OD's 477 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as RITZ.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STACEY RITZ, OD's specialty?
STACEY RITZ, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in LATHAM, New York. Credentials: OD.
How much does STACEY RITZ, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STACEY RITZ, OD wrote 477 Medicare Part D claims totaling $192K in drug costs for 210 beneficiaries.
What is STACEY RITZ, OD's Medicare quality score?
STACEY RITZ, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.8847/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 32.949). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STACEY RITZ, OD located?
STACEY RITZ, OD is located at 713 TROY SCHENECTADY ROAD, LATHAM, NY, 12110. Phone: (518) 782-7827.
What is STACEY RITZ, OD's NPI number?
STACEY RITZ, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649230624, issued on 03/24/2006.
Does STACEY RITZ, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STACEY RITZ, OD's prescribing is 50% brand-name and 50% generic drugs by claim count, with $184K 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 STACEY RITZ, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STACEY RITZ, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STACEY RITZ, OD accept Medicare?
STACEY RITZ, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 477 Part D claims and 210 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STACEY RITZ, OD's credentials?
STACEY RITZ, OD's NPI is 1649230624 with credentials OD. 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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