2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1063464949 OD
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STEVEN BLACK, OD

Optometrist in TERRE HAUTE, Indiana. 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
879
Medicare Part D claims · 236 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
7.5/100
▼ 76 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$143.29
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: STEVEN BLACK, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in TERRE HAUTE, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 879 claims across 236 beneficiaries — 21% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 7.5/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $143.29 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: STEVEN BLACK, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 7.5 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 879 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

STEVEN BLACK, OD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/17/2006

NPI 1063464949

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

879 242% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

7.5/100 75.6% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Optometrist share within Indiana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

STEVEN BLACK, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
7.5/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 7.5/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%7.5%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 7.5/100 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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STEVEN BLACK, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1063464949. 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.

STEVEN BLACK, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 4424 S 7TH ST, TERRE HAUTE, IN, 47801, with a listed phone of (812) 299-3937. NPI 1063464949 was issued on 05/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLACK 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 879 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 236 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $89K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% 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 7.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 15), 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

4424 S 7TH ST
TERRE HAUTE, IN 47801

Provider Details

NPI 1063464949
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/17/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

7.5
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
15
Quality

Reporting: Individual

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 STEVEN BLACK, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$143

Largest payer

LKC Technologies, 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 · Typical

STEVEN BLACK, OD — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 879 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.

879
Total Claims
$89K
Total Drug Cost
236
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,598
Total Day Supply
45,572
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$75K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 101, 75-84: 87, 85+: 30

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
415
Timolol Maleate
97
Dorzolamide Hcl
79
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
48
Brimonidine Tartrate
38
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
37
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
25
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
19
Restasis
Cyclosporine
19
Prednisolone Acetate
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How STEVEN BLACK, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

STEVEN BLACK, OD's 879 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEVEN BLACK, OD's specialty?
STEVEN BLACK, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in TERRE HAUTE, Indiana. Credentials: OD.
How much does STEVEN BLACK, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEVEN BLACK, OD wrote 879 Medicare Part D claims totaling $89K in drug costs for 236 beneficiaries.
What is STEVEN BLACK, OD's Medicare quality score?
STEVEN BLACK, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 7.5/100 (Quality: 15). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEVEN BLACK, OD located?
STEVEN BLACK, OD is located at 4424 S 7TH ST, TERRE HAUTE, IN, 47801. Phone: (812) 299-3937.
What is STEVEN BLACK, OD's NPI number?
STEVEN BLACK, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063464949, issued on 05/17/2006.
Does STEVEN BLACK, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEVEN BLACK, OD's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $75K 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 STEVEN BLACK, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEVEN BLACK, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Dorzolamide Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEVEN BLACK, OD accept Medicare?
STEVEN BLACK, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 879 Part D claims and 236 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEVEN BLACK, OD's credentials?
STEVEN BLACK, OD's NPI is 1063464949 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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