2026 NPPES data Vision Therapy Optometrist NPI 1164525044 O.D.
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SUSAN TESCH, O.D.

Vision Therapy Optometrist in BEMIDJI, Minnesota. 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
21
Medicare Part D claims · Vision Therapy Optometrist avg: 209
What the federal data reveals: SUSAN TESCH, O.D. is a Vision Therapy Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in BEMIDJI, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 21 claims .

What stands out: SUSAN TESCH, O.D. filed 21 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BEMIDJI, Minnesota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SUSAN TESCH, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/06/2006

NPI 1164525044

Primary specialty

Vision Therapy Optometrist

Rare

369 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

21 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 209

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Vision Therapy Optometrist compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Vision Therapy Optometrist share within Minnesota

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Vision Therapy Optometrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Vision Therapy Optometrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Vision Therapy Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Vision Therapy 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).

SUSAN TESCH, O.D. is a Vision Therapy Optometrist provider practicing in BEMIDJI, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1164525044. 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.

SUSAN TESCH, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vision Therapy Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 1420 BEMIDJI AVE N, BEMIDJI, MN, 56601, with a listed phone of (218) 759-1430. NPI 1164525044 was issued on 09/06/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TESCH 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 21 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend. 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.

Vision Therapy Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 369 enrolled providers across 42 states and an average of 209 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

1420 BEMIDJI AVE N
BEMIDJI, MN 56601

Provider Details

NPI 1164525044
Specialty Vision Therapy Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/06/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SUSAN TESCH, 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.

KUEBER EYE CARE PLLC
PARK RAPIDS, MN

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

21
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
33
Total Day Supply
916
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.84

Vision Therapy Optometrist Overview

How SUSAN TESCH, O.D. fits within the Vision Therapy Optometrist landscape nationally.

369
Vision Therapy Optometrist Providers in US
42
States with Vision Therapy Optometrist
209
Avg Claims per Provider

SUSAN TESCH, O.D.'s 21 claims are below the specialty average of 209.

Nearby Vision Therapy Optometrist Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUSAN TESCH, O.D.'s specialty?
SUSAN TESCH, O.D. specializes in Vision Therapy Optometrist and practices in BEMIDJI, Minnesota. Credentials: O.D..
How much does SUSAN TESCH, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUSAN TESCH, O.D. wrote 21 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is SUSAN TESCH, O.D. located?
SUSAN TESCH, O.D. is located at 1420 BEMIDJI AVE N, BEMIDJI, MN, 56601. Phone: (218) 759-1430.
What is SUSAN TESCH, O.D.'s NPI number?
SUSAN TESCH, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164525044, issued on 09/06/2006.
How many Vision Therapy Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 369 Vision Therapy Optometrist providers across 42 states in the US. The average Vision Therapy Optometrist provider writes 209 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does SUSAN TESCH, O.D. accept Medicare?
SUSAN TESCH, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 21 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUSAN TESCH, O.D.'s credentials?
SUSAN TESCH, O.D.'s NPI is 1164525044 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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