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THOMAS BRITTON, OD

Optometrist in BUCYRUS, Ohio. 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
345
Medicare Part D claims · 103 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$30.54
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: THOMAS BRITTON, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in BUCYRUS, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 345 claims across 103 beneficiaries — 20% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $30.54 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: THOMAS BRITTON, OD filed 345 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BUCYRUS, Ohio. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

THOMAS BRITTON, OD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/17/2006

NPI 1730292046

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

345 34% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Optometrist share within Ohio

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

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).

THOMAS BRITTON, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in BUCYRUS, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1730292046. 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.

THOMAS BRITTON, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 1650 E MANSFIELD ST, BUCYRUS, OH, 44820, with a listed phone of (419) 562-0744. NPI 1730292046 was issued on 08/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRITTON 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 345 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 103 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% 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

1650 E MANSFIELD ST
BUCYRUS, OH 44820

Provider Details

NPI 1730292046
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/17/2006

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 THOMAS BRITTON, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$31

Largest payer

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, 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 — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to THOMAS BRITTON, OD. To verify THOMAS BRITTON, OD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

THOMAS BRITTON, OD — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 345 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.

345
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
103
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
642
Total Day Supply
18,154
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$12K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 36, 75-84: 36, 85+: 16

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
160
Timolol Maleate
49
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
33
Prednisolone Acetate
26
Brimonidine Tartrate
20

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

Optometrist Overview

How THOMAS BRITTON, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

THOMAS BRITTON, OD's 345 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Ohio

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS BRITTON, OD's specialty?
THOMAS BRITTON, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in BUCYRUS, Ohio. Credentials: OD.
How much does THOMAS BRITTON, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS BRITTON, OD wrote 345 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 103 beneficiaries.
Where is THOMAS BRITTON, OD located?
THOMAS BRITTON, OD is located at 1650 E MANSFIELD ST, BUCYRUS, OH, 44820. Phone: (419) 562-0744.
What is THOMAS BRITTON, OD's NPI number?
THOMAS BRITTON, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730292046, issued on 08/17/2006.
Does THOMAS BRITTON, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THOMAS BRITTON, OD's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $12K 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 THOMAS BRITTON, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS BRITTON, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS BRITTON, OD accept Medicare?
THOMAS BRITTON, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 345 Part D claims and 103 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS BRITTON, OD's credentials?
THOMAS BRITTON, OD's NPI is 1730292046 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.
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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