2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1093965964 O.D.
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STEVE BUSSA, O.D.

Optometrist in PLANTATION, Florida. 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
130
Medicare Part D claims · 43 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
62%
generic claims · 38% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$230.31
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: STEVE BUSSA, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in PLANTATION, Florida with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 130 claims across 43 beneficiaries — 38% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $230.31 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: STEVE BUSSA, O.D. filed 130 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PLANTATION, Florida. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

STEVE BUSSA, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/26/2008

NPI 1093965964

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

130 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Optometrist share within Florida

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

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.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

STEVE BUSSA, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in PLANTATION, Florida, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1093965964. 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.

STEVE BUSSA, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 7045 W BROWARD BLVD, PLANTATION, FL, 33317, with a listed phone of (954) 625-2388. NPI 1093965964 was issued on 09/26/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUSSA 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 130 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 43 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 38% brand-name and 62% 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

7045 W BROWARD BLVD
PLANTATION, FL 33317

Provider Details

NPI 1093965964
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/26/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEVE BUSSA, 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.

DR STEVE T BUSSA OD PLLC
PLANTATION, FL

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 STEVE BUSSA, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$230

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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 — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to STEVE BUSSA, O.D.. To verify STEVE BUSSA, O.D.'s current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

STEVE BUSSA, O.D. — brand share 38.0%
Specialty average (est.)

38% brand-name claims vs 62% generic, on 130 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.

130
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
43
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
175
Total Day Supply
4,479
Brand vs Generic
38% brand / 62% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$11K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
70% female / 30% 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
51
Timolol Maleate
14

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

Optometrist Overview

How STEVE BUSSA, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

STEVE BUSSA, O.D.'s 130 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Florida

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEVE BUSSA, O.D.'s specialty?
STEVE BUSSA, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in PLANTATION, Florida. Credentials: O.D..
How much does STEVE BUSSA, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEVE BUSSA, O.D. wrote 130 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 43 beneficiaries.
Where is STEVE BUSSA, O.D. located?
STEVE BUSSA, O.D. is located at 7045 W BROWARD BLVD, PLANTATION, FL, 33317. Phone: (954) 625-2388.
What is STEVE BUSSA, O.D.'s NPI number?
STEVE BUSSA, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093965964, issued on 09/26/2008.
Does STEVE BUSSA, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEVE BUSSA, O.D.'s prescribing is 38% brand-name and 62% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K 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 STEVE BUSSA, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEVE BUSSA, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEVE BUSSA, O.D. accept Medicare?
STEVE BUSSA, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 130 Part D claims and 43 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEVE BUSSA, O.D.'s credentials?
STEVE BUSSA, O.D.'s NPI is 1093965964 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.
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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